16) Neymar ($33.6 million)
This Brazilian football player plays as a forward for the Brazilian national team and FC Barcelona. Born in Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo on February 5 1992, this immensely talented athlete won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award when he was just 19 years old. Legendary Pele has called him “an excellent player.”
17) Novak Djokovic ($33.1 million)
This Serbian professional tennis player has won six grand slam singles titles. This former world #1 was at the top for a total of 101 weeks. Born in Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia on May 22 1987, Djokovic is the first Serbian player to win multiple grand slams.
18) Matthew Stafford ($33 million)
This American football quarterback plays for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. Born in Tampa, Florida, Matthew is the fourth quarterback in the history of the league to throw over 5,000 yards in a single season.
19) Lewis Hamilton ($32 million)
This British Formula One racing driver currently races for the Mercedes AMG team. This 2008 Formula One World Champion was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on January 7 1985.
20) Kevin Durant (31.9 million)
This American professional basketball player plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. Kevin has won four NBA scoring titles, one NBA Most Valuable Player Award, one NBA Rookie of the Year Award and an Olympic Gold Medal.
These athletes have proved that one can make a lucrative career in the world of sports and games.
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