NHL: Leon Draisaitl, Oilers

He'll start a contract next year that will pay him an average of $14 million a season over eight seasons. At his current rate of scoring, he'd be earning roughly $119,393 for every goal or assist over that span.

NHL: Igor Shesterkin, Rangers

Shesterkin just got the richest extension for a goalie, $92 million over eight years. At his current averages, every time he makes a save, he'll be earning $5,084.

MLS: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

Based just on his Major League Soccer guaranteed salary, Messi got just over $1 million per goal this season ($20.4 million, 20 goals). Again, just counting the MLS salary — his full deal with Inter Miami is worth at least $150 million for 2? years — Messi made $229 for every second he was on the field during the 2024 regular season.

Golf: Scottie Scheffler, PGA

Scheffler's official earnings in 2024 were $29,228,357 (plus an Olympic gold medal, which is priceless). And that doesn't include $34,037,500 in bonuses and unofficial earnings, including $25 million for winning the FedExCup. Add it all up, and that meant the world's No 1 player earned about $11,243 per shot he took this season.

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