According to Forbes, Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland is the highest-paid athlete under 25 in the world for the last 12 months.
Idman.Biz reports that the Norwegian striker earned $80 million during this period. This amount includes his employment contract with Manchester City, endorsements, and public appearances.
Forbes' Top 6 Highest-Paid Athletes Under 25 in 2026:
Erling Haaland (football) - $80 million
Anthony Edwards (basketball) - $69 million
Carlos Alcaraz (tennis) - $61.5 million
Vinicius Junior (football) - $60 million
Cade Cunningham (basketball) - $58.6 million
Jannik Sinner (tennis) - $54.6 million