Top 20 highest paid athletes in the world: Manchester United star & Real Madrid duo included

9) Rafael Nadal – $44.5m

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Salary/Winnings: $14.5m
Endorsements: $30m

The current world number two returned from a career threatening injury and is looking to get back to his best and reclaim the top spot. His biggest endorsement is a monster deal with Nike that is dependant on his end-of-year rank.