Riyad Mahrez, the captain of the Algerian team, is among the highest paid athletes in the world. At African level, he is in the top 5 alongside Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah. The Algerian international earned an annual income of $36 million in 2023, according to the specialist site Sportico.
The ranking of the highest paid African athletes in 2023 reveals a list dominated by football and basketball stars. At the head of the pack, Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, who reigns supreme with a total income of $56 million, closely followed by Cameroonian basketball player Joel Embiid and his $46.8 million.
The podium is completed by two other renowned athletes: basketball player Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers player, and Senegalese footballer Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr), who each pocket $38 million. Riyad Mahrez, who plays with Al-Ahli Jeddah in the Saudi League, completes the top 5 with an earnings of $36 million.
In Algeria, the fortune of Riyad Mahrez arouses controversy
If this financial success of Mahrez is undeniable, it has not failed to arouse contrasting reactions on social networks. Some fans congratulate the Algerian international on his achievement, recognizing his career and achievements. They even point out that the Fennecs captain’s income far exceeds this amount, if we take into account advertising contracts and his investments outside of football.
Others, on the other hand, highlight a contrast between its gains and its recent performances, notably its disappointing CAN 2024. Critics invite him to focus more on the field to regain his best level.
The top 5 highest paid African athletes in 2023
To replace the countries with the countries of origin of the athletes mentioned, here is the updated table with the correct information:
Sportsman Sport Country of origin Annual income Mohamed Salah ⚽ Football ???????? Egypt $56 million Joel Embiid ???? Basketball ???????? Cameroon $46.8 million Pascal Siakam ???? Basketball ???????? Cameroon $38 million Sadio Mané ⚽ Football ???????? Senegal $38 million Riyad Mahrez ⚽ Football ???????? Algeria $36 million
2024-02-12 18:13:00
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