Summary
Shohei Ohtani, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made $100 million in marketing revenue in 2025. This amount is higher than what other top athletes like LeBron James and Lionel Messi earned. Ohtani's popularity and commercial success make him a leading figure in sports.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani plays baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- In 2025, he earned $100 million from marketing, more than any other athlete.
- LeBron James made $85 million, Lionel Messi $70 million, Cristiano Ronaldo $60 million, and Rory McIlroy $55 million in marketing revenue the same year.
- Ohtani signed a 10-year contract with the Dodgers worth $700 million but receives only $2 million per year due to deferred payments.
- Ohtani helped the Dodgers win two consecutive World Series titles.
- The Dodgers aim to win three championships in a row, something last achieved by the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000.
