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

8) Phil Mickelson – $53.2m

Golf
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Salary/Winnings: $5.2m
Endorsements: $48m

After winning the British open last year Mickelson became a sponsor magnet, picking up a number of high earning endorsements including Barclay’s, Rollex, and Mobil.