Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlory, who hails from Northern Ireland, managed to hold the number one world golf ranking in golf for 95 weeks, winning at least four major championships. And amazingly, he was only 22 years of age when he had made his first $11.5 million on the European Tour alone. He’s gone on to win more titles, and more money, having banked $37.7 million just last year.

Trumaine Johnson

NFL Star Trumaine Johnson happened to find himself on the list of highest paid athletes because of his $37 million earnings. Playing the ‘cornerback’ position, he earns his keep by managing to stop those attempting to attack the receivers on the field. Luckily he makes a lot of money to do it too.