Editorial · All 590 ranked
Richest Athletes in the World
Money talks in every arena. Every name we track with a documented estimate, ranked by net worth.
Figures are clearly labelled estimates compiled from public reporting, not audited accounts. Updated continuously as profiles change.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | Alex MárquezMotoGP · Racer | MotoGP |  Spain | Moto2 World Championx2 | $3M |
| 502 | Ariarne TitmusSwimming · Freestyle | Swimming |  Australia | Olympic Gold Medalsx6 | $3M |
| 503 | Bradley WigginsCycling · Rider | Cycling |  United Kingdom | Tour de Francex5 | $3M |
| 504 | Bron BreakkerWrestling · Wrestler | Wrestling |  United States | NXT Championshipx4 | $3M |
| 505 | Charles OliveiraUFC · Lightweight | UFC |  Brazil | UFC Lightweight Championx4 | $3M |
| 506 | Eliud KipchogeMarathon · Marathon, 5000 m | Marathon |  Kenya | Olympic Gamesx7 | $3M |
| 507 | Flavio CobolliTennis · Singles | Tennis |  Italy | Davis Cupx3 | $3M |
| 508 | Francisco CerúndoloTennis · Singles | Tennis |  Argentina | ATP Tour Singles Titlesx2 | $3M |
| 509 | Gabriel BortoletoF1 · Driver | F1 | Brazil | FIA Formula 3 Championx3 | $3M |
| 510 | GuntherWrestling | Wrestling | $3M | ||
| 511 | Jon JonesUFC | UFC | United States | UFC Light Heavyweight Championx7 | $3M |
| 512 | Kamaru UsmanUFC · Welterweight | UFC |  Nigeria | UFC Welterweight Championx5 | $3M |
| 513 | Kenny OmegaWrestling · Wrestler | Wrestling |  Canada | IWGP Heavyweight Championshipx12 | $3M |
| 514 | Leon EdwardsUFC · Welterweight | UFC | United Kingdom | UFC Welterweight Championx3 | $3M |
| 515 | Mikel MerinoFootball · Midfielder, Striker | Football | Spain | UEFA European Championshipx7 | $3M |
| 516 | Nick DiazUFC · Welterweight, Middleweight | UFC | United States | Strikeforce Welterweight Championx3 | $3M |
| 517 | Petra VlhovaWinter Sports · Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G | Winter Sports |  Slovakia | Olympic Gold Medalx6 | $3M |
| 518 | Rhea RipleyWrestling | Wrestling | Australia | WWE Women's Championx8 | $3M |
| 519 | Sami ZaynWrestling · Wrestler | Wrestling | Canada | NXT Championshipx10 | $3M |
| 520 | Sha'Carri RichardsonAthletics · Sprinter | Athletics | United States | World Championx5 | $3M |
| 521 | Shubman GillCricket · Top-order batter | Cricket |  India | ICC World Test Championship Runner-upx4 | $3M |
| 522 | Sunisa LeeGymnastics · Women's artistic gymnastics | Gymnastics | United States | Olympic Gamesx5 | $3M |
| 523 | Taylor FritzTennis · Singles | Tennis | United States | ATP Tour Singles Titlesx5 | $3M |
| 524 | Tom AspinallUFC · Heavyweight | UFC | United Kingdom | UFC Heavyweight Championx3 | $3M |
| 525 | Torri HuskeSwimming · Butterfly, Freestyle, Individual Medley | Swimming | United States | Olympic Gold Medalsx5 | $3M |
| 526 | Vladimir KramnikChess | Chess |  Russia | Classical World Chess Championx3 | $3M |
| 527 | Wayde van NiekerkAthletics · Sprints | Athletics |  South Africa | Olympic Gold Medalx8 | $3M |
| 528 | Austin CindricNASCAR · Driver | NASCAR | United States | Daytona 500 Championx3 | $3M |
| 529 | Ding LirenChess · Grandmaster | Chess |  China | World Chess Championx6 | $2M |
| 530 | Levon AronianChess · Grandmaster | Chess |  Armenia | FIDE World Cupx8 | $2M |
| 531 | Missy FranklinSwimming · Backstroke, freestyle, medley | Swimming | United States | Olympic Gold Medalsx9 | $2M |
| 532 | Belal MuhammadUFC · Welterweight | UFC | United States | UFC Welterweight Championshipx4 | $2M |
| 533 | Bobby FischerChess | Chess | United States | World Chess Championx4 | $2M |
| 534 | Bukayo SakaFootball · Right winger | Football |  England | Premier Leaguex4 | $2M |
| 535 | Daly Cherry-EvansAFL/NRL · Five-eighth, Halfback | AFL/NRL | Australia | NRL Grand Final Winnerx6 | $2M |
| 536 | EdersonFootball · Goalkeeper | Football | Brazil | Copa Américax2 | $2M |
| 537 | Florence Griffith-JoynerAthletics · Sprinter | Athletics | United States | Olympic Gold Medalsx4 | $2M |
| 538 | Ian Machado GarryUFC · Welterweight | UFC |  Ireland | Cage Warriors Welterweight Championshipx3 | $2M |
| 539 | Ilia TopuriaUFC · Featherweight, Lightweight | UFC |  Georgia | UFC Featherweight Championx4 | $2M |
| 540 | Jayden DanielsFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | Heisman Trophyx10 | $2M |
| 541 | Johan CruyffFootball · Forward, Attacking midfielder | Football |  Netherlands | Ballon d'Orx5 | $2M |
| 542 | Julián ÁlvarezFootball · Forward | Football | Argentina | FIFA World Cupx5 | $2M |
| 543 | Kalyn PongaAFL/NRL · Fullback, Five-eighth | AFL/NRL |  New Zealand | Dally M Medalx3 | $2M |
| 544 | Laurie HernandezGymnastics · Women's artistic gymnastics | Gymnastics | United States | Olympic Gold Medalx5 | $2M |
| 545 | Mary Lou RettonGymnastics · Women's Artistic Gymnastics | Gymnastics | United States | Olympic Gold Medalx5 | $2M |
| 546 | Merab DvalishviliUFC · Bantamweight | UFC | Georgia | UFC Bantamweight Championx5 | $2M |
| 547 | Paolo BancheroBasketball · Power forward | Basketball | United States | NBA Rookie of the Yearx5 | $2M |
| 548 | Petr YanUFC · Bantamweight | UFC | Russia | UFC Bantamweight Championx5 | $2M |
| 549 | Regan SmithSwimming · Backstroke, Butterfly | Swimming | United States | Olympic Gamesx4 | $2M |
| 550 | Ross SmithDarts | Darts | England | $2M | |
| 551 | Swerve StricklandWrestling · Wrestler | Wrestling | United States | MLW World Heavyweight Championx6 | $2M |
| 552 | Sydney McLaughlin-LevroneAthletics · Hurdler/Sprinter | Athletics | United States | Olympic Gold Medalsx6 | $2M |
| 553 | Will OspreayWrestling · Wrestler | Wrestling | England | AEW International Championx8 | $2M |
| 554 | Arman TsarukyanUFC · Lightweight | UFC | Armenia | Performance of the Nightx3 | $2M |
| 555 | Bo NixFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | William V. Campbell Trophyx1 | $2M |
| 556 | Jordan ChilesGymnastics · Women's artistic gymnastics | Gymnastics | United States | Olympic Gamesx7 | $2M |
| 557 | Joshua VanUFC · Flyweight | UFC |  Myanmar | UFC Flyweight Championshipx5 | $2M |
| 558 | Kirill KaprizovHockey · Left wing | Hockey | Russia | Calder Memorial Trophyx5 | $2M |
| 559 | Liam LawsonF1 · Driver | F1 | New Zealand | Toyota Racing Series Championx5 | $2M |
| 560 | Pablo Carreño BustaTennis · Singles/Doubles | Tennis | Spain | Olympic Bronze Medalx4 | $2M |
| 561 | Rebeca AndradeGymnastics · Women's artistic gymnastics | Gymnastics | Brazil | Olympic Gold Medalx9 | $2M |
| 562 | Tobi AmusanAthletics · 100 meters hurdles | Athletics | Nigeria | World Championshipsx6 | $2M |
| 563 | Oliver BearmanF1 · Driver | F1 | United Kingdom | Italian F4 Championshipx3 | $1M |
| 564 | Isack HadjarF1 · Driver | F1 |  France | FIA Formula 2 Championshipx2 | $1M |
| 565 | Alexandre PantojaUFC · Flyweight | UFC | Brazil | UFC Flyweight Championx6 | $1M |
| 566 | Allen IversonBasketball · Shooting guard / Point guard | Basketball | United States | NBA Most Valuable Playerx6 | $1M |
| 567 | Bobby FinkeSwimming · Distance freestyle, individual medley | Swimming | United States | Olympic Gold Medalsx6 | $1M |
| 568 | Carlos UlbergUFC · Light Heavyweight | UFC | New Zealand | UFC Light Heavyweight Championshipx5 | $1M |
| 569 | Charlotte FlairWrestling · Wrestler | Wrestling | United States | WWE Divas Championshipx8 | $1M |
| 570 | Christian ColemanAthletics · Sprints | Athletics | United States | World Championx6 | $1M |
| 571 | Daniel NaroditskyChess | Chess | United States | World Youth Championshipx3 | $1M |
| 572 | Femke BolAthletics · 400 m hurdles, 400 m, 800 m | Athletics | Netherlands | Olympic Gamesx8 | $1M |
| 573 | Francesco BagnaiaMotoGP · Rider | MotoGP | Italy | MotoGP World Championx2 | $1M |
| 574 | Grant HollowayAthletics · Hurdles, Sprints, Long jump | Athletics | United States | World Championx4 | $1M |
| 575 | Hugo EkitikeFootball · Forward | Football | France | Ligue 1x3 | $1M |
| 576 | Jack Della MaddalenaUFC · Welterweight | UFC | Australia | UFC Welterweight Championshipx7 | $1M |
| 577 | Jade CareyGymnastics · Women's artistic gymnastics | Gymnastics | United States | Olympic Gold Medalx8 | $1M |
| 578 | Jakob IngebrigtsenAthletics · Middle- and long-distance running | Athletics |  Norway | Olympic Gamesx7 | $1M |
| 579 | Jonny ClaytonDarts · Professional player | Darts |  Wales | PDC World Cup of Dartsx8 | $1M |
| 580 | Josh KerrAthletics · 1500 metres, Mile | Athletics |  Scotland | World Championshipsx5 | $1M |
| 581 | Kayla HarrisonUFC · Bantamweight | UFC | United States | UFC Women's Bantamweight Championx8 | $1M |
| 582 | Kaylee McKeownSwimming · Backstroke, Individual Medley | Swimming | Australia | Olympic Gold Medalsx5 | $1M |
| 583 | Keely HodgkinsonAthletics · 800 metres, 400 m | Athletics | United Kingdom | Olympic Gamesx5 | $1M |
| 584 | Magomed AnkalaevUFC · Light Heavyweight | UFC | Russia | UFC Light Heavyweight Championx5 | $1M |
| 585 | Marco BezzecchiMotoGP · Racer | MotoGP | Italy | Moto3 Italian Championshipx5 | $1M |
| 586 | Olga KorbutGymnastics · Women's artistic gymnastics | Gymnastics | Russia | Olympic Gold Medalsx5 | $1M |
| 587 | Pedro AcostaMotoGP · Motorcycle Racer | MotoGP | Spain | Moto3 World Championx3 | $1M |
| 588 | PraggnanandhaaChess | Chess | India | Arjuna Award for Chessx4 | $1M |
| 589 | Ryan CrouserAthletics · Shot put, Discus throw | Athletics | United States | Olympic Gold Medalsx6 | $1M |
| 590 | Stephen NedoroscikGymnastics · Men's Artistic Gymnastics | Gymnastics | United States | Olympic Bronze Medalx6 | $1M |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 590 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.