💰 Most recent net worth estimates for some of the world’s most prominent Elite Athlete celebrities.
🏅 Elite athletes
- Cristiano Ronaldo: $800 million – Al-Nassr footballer with revenues from soccer, sponsorship and his CR7 business empire.
- Lionel Messi: $600 million – Plays for Inter Miami and earns millions from Adidas, Apple and his hotel chain.
- Rafael Nadal: $220 million – Tennis legend with his academy, Nike contracts and luxury sponsors.
- Conor McGregor: $200 million – Former UFC fighter turned entrepreneur with his whiskey brand.
- Nikola Jokić: $50 million – NBA MVP with a million-dollar contract in Denver and low profile off the court.
- John Cena: $80 million – From WWE to Hollywood, he combines movies, branding and a very marketable profile.
- Tiger Woods: $1.3 billion – The richest golfer in history thanks to awards, Nike and his own businesses.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov: $40 million. Iconic rival of Conor McGregor, retired undefeated in UFC. Investments in MMA, supplements and sports promotions.
- Serena Williams: $300 million. Retired from professional tennis, but with significant investment, fashion and venture capital income.
- Novak Djokovic: $250 million. One of the best tennis players in history, with revenues from tournaments, brands and academies.
- Kylian Mbappé: $210 million – French footballer and new Real Madrid player. He is one of the biggest stars in world soccer, with millionaire income from his contract, bonuses, and sponsorships with brands such as Nike, Hublot and EA Sports.
- Erling Haaland: $90 million. Manchester City striker, with income from soccer and advertising deals.
- LeBron James: $1.1 billion. NBA legend and entrepreneur, with successful investments and a global personal brand.
- Neymar Jr.: $250 million. Despite his recent injuries, he maintains high revenues from contracts, sponsorships and networks.
- Franco Tenaglia: $2 million. Argentine fighter and bare-knuckle boxer who also holds Spanish and Italian nationality. BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) Lightweight World Champion.
- Steph Curry: $200 million. NBA superstar with big contracts and his own sportswear brand.
- Vinícius Jr.: $60 million. Star of Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, with income from salary, sponsors such as Nike, and global campaigns.
- Jude Bellingham: $55 million. Young English star of Real Madrid with great projection, important sports contracts and growing brand value.
- Roger Federer: $550 million. Although retired, he is one of the highest-earning athletes off the court thanks to contracts with brands such as Rolex, Uniqlo and Credit Suisse, as well as investments and his footwear company On.
- Tom Brady: $300 million. A former NFL star, he has amassed a huge fortune between salaries, endorsements and his businesses in fashion, fitness, technology and media.
- Eddie Hall: $6 million – Former World’s Strongest Man champion and strongman media personality. Has generated revenue through competitions, sponsorships, social media, television appearances and his YouTube channel.
- Eliud Kipchoge: $5 million – Kenyan marathon runner, considered the best in history. Earns from sponsors such as Nike and global appearances, with a modest profile and focus on the sport.
- Marcel Hirscher: $15 million – Former Austrian alpine skier, multiple world champion. He has invested in his own ski brand and has several commercial contracts in Europe.
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.: $450 million – One of the richest boxers of all time, thanks to multimillion-dollar fights and businesses like Mayweather Promotions.
- Filipe “Ricardinho”: $3 million – Portuguese futsal icon, six times best player in the world, with income from clubs, image and academies.
- Pieter-Steph du Toit: $2 million – South African rugby player, world champion and 2019 player of the year. Combines professional salary and sponsorship deals.
- Joe Burrow: $55 million – Star NFL quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals. Million-dollar sports contracts and new advertising deals position him as one of the most valuable young players in sports.
- Yuzuru Hanyū: $20 million – Japanese figure skater, double Olympic champion. Very popular in Asia, with large advertising, merchandising and touring contracts.
- Adam Ondra: $1.5 million – Elite Czech climber, famous for achieving some of the world’s most difficult routes, receives income from sponsorships, lectures and documentaries.
Lewis Hamilton: $285 million. Formula 1 driver and one of the most successful in history. He has multimillion-dollar contracts with Mercedes and brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, IWC, Monster, and is an investor in multiple startups.
Fernando Alonso: $270 million. Spanish F1 driver with a long and successful career. In addition to his salaries in different teams, he has earned millions with sponsorships and his own karting brand.
Zlatan Ibrahimović: $190 million. Although recently retired, he continues to generate income from commercial deals and his strong personal brand.
Antoine Griezmann: $75 million. Atletico Madrid and French national team footballer with solid advertising contracts and a growing business presence (includes eSports and media).
Marc Marquez: $60 million. Multiple MotoGP world champion. Has contracts with Repsol, Red Bull, and other high-profile sponsors. Has also begun investing outside of motorcycling.
Gareth Bale: $145 million. Although now retired, he maintains a considerable fortune thanks to his time at Real Madrid, agreements with Adidas, and real estate and sports businesses.
Paula Badosa: $12 million. Spanish tennis player on the rise, with income from tournaments and brands such as Nike, Wilson, and Rolex.
Ricky Rubio: $45 million. Spanish basketball player in the NBA and Euroleague, has earned millions in his career and collaborates with NGOs and companies in the mental health field.
David Beckham: $450 million. Although retired, he is still one of the richest sportsmen in the world. He has a clothing line, lifetime agreements with Adidas and is co-owner of Inter Miami CF.
Shaquille O’Neal: $400 million. Former NBA player, now an entrepreneur with investments in restaurants, technology, gyms and media. He is one of the most financially successful retired athletes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: $110 million. NBA star, with sports contracts and a growing business line of his own and partnerships with brands such as Nike.
Canelo Alvarez: $200 million. Mexican boxer with fortunes earned in and out of the ring through business ventures, private labels and image rights.
Stephen Hendry: $15 million. Snooker legend, with income from his sports career, exhibitions, books and media.
Usain Bolt: $90 million. The world’s fastest man has earned millions from Puma, Gatorade, Virgin Media and other brands, plus his Bolt Mobility product brand and restaurants.
Chris Heria: $12 million. Calisthenics and fitness influencer with viral content on YouTube. Has his own app and sportswear line. - Tadej Pogačar: $7 million – Slovenian cyclist, double winner of the Tour de France and considered one of the best of his generation.
- Rey Mysterio: $10 million – Iconic WWE wrestler known for his aerial style and legacy in wrestling. His income comes from his long in-ring career, official merchandise, special appearances and collaborations with brands.
- Batista (Dave Bautista): $16 million – Former WWE wrestler turned Hollywood actor. He has starred in films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune, combining acting, wrestling and endorsement income.
Garbiñe Muguruza: $22 million. Elite Spanish tennis player, winner of Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Sponsorships with Adidas, Rolex, Babolat. - These figures are approximate and reflect the diversity of sources of income of these personalities.
