The Richest Athletes in the World

An American football legend, Peyton Manning’s legacy lives on even after his recent retirement. He played in the NFL for 18 seasons, for both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, leading his teams to the Super Bowl twice. At the time of his retirement, Peyton Manning had collected more than $400 million dollars in salary, endorsements and bonuses, with $249 million dollars coming straight from the NFL teams he played for. Some of the biggest companies Manning has partnered with or been a spokesperson for are Reebok, Nike, DirecTv, Buick, Nationwide and Fanatics. He’s also appeared in a large number of commercials. Later in his career, Manning diversified his income; he also owns 32 Papa John’s restaurants in the state of Colorado.