India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with earnings of $ 31.5 million, has been ranked at 16th place on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes, which has been topped by golfer Tiger Woods.
The magazine said 31-year-old Dhoni moved up 15 positions this year. In 2012, he was placed at 31st position.
The influential business magazine estimated that Dhoni made $ 31.5 million over the last year from prize money and endorsements.
37-year-old Woods made $ 78.1 million, followed by tennis star, Roger Federer at $ 71.5 million. Kobe Bryant, American professional basketball player, is third at $ 61.9 million.
Federer had topped the 2012 list.
This year’s 100-strong list features just three women led by Tennis ace Maria Sharapova, who ranks No 22 with earnings of $ 29 million.
Sharapova is joined by No 68 Serena Williams, who raked in $ 20.5 million, including $ 8.5 million in prize money.
China’s Li Na ranks 85th overall with earnings of $ 18.2 million.
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Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Tiger Woods
Sport: Golf
Total Earnings: $78.1 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Roger Federer
Sport: Tennis
Total Earnings: $71.5 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Kobe Bryant
Sport: Basketball
Total earnings: $61.9 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
LeBron James
Sport: Basketball
Total Earnings: $59.8 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Drew Brees
Sport: American football
Total Earnings: $51 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Aaron Rodgers
Sport: American football
Total Earnings: $49 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Phil Mickelson
Sport: Golf
Total Earnings: $48.7 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
David Beckham
Sport: Football
Total Earnings: $47.2 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Cristiano Ronaldo
Sport: Football
Total Earnings: $44 million
Dhoni 16th on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
Lionel Messi
Sport: Football
Total Earnings: $41.3 million
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