WRE News: A Look at Miami’s Highest Paid Athletes of 2024

Photography by on April 30th, 2024 in News

#1: Lionel Messi

Miami, FL – April 30, 2024 – Miami, known for its sports scene, sees some massive paydays — especially for Lionel Messi.
In the heart of Miami, sports and wealth intertwine. With Lionel Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami experienced a financial surge, boosting local revenue by over $1 billion. Messi’s groundbreaking deal with the franchise made him MLS’ highest-paid player and Miami’s top-earning athlete at average annual value (AAV) of $60 million (estimated).
Miami’s NBA and NFL teams also shell out big bucks. The Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins have multimillion-dollar commitments to players like Jimmy Butler ($48.8 million AAV), Bam Adebayo ($32.6 million AAV), Cheetah ($30 million AAV), and Tyler Herro ($27 million AAV) securing their spots among Miami’s elite earners. Combining salaries with endorsements, these athletes showcase Miami’s financial allure both on and off the field.

#2: Jimmy Butler

#3: Bam Adebayo

#4: Tyreek Hill

#5: Tyler Herro