Top 10 Richest Sports Player In The World 2015

10. Greg Norman

One of the richest athletes in the world is the Australian professional golfer, Greg Norman. The 59 year old player has won 85 international tournaments till now and has a net worth of $ 300 million.

 

9. Roger Federer

The top ranked Swiss tennis player Roger Federer makes it in this list, with a whopping net worth of $ 300 million. He has won 13 Grand Slam titles in his illustrious career and has endorsed brands like Gillette, Nike and Rolex.

 

8. Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez is a popular young American baseball player, who plays for the New York Yankees team. His successful gaming career has helped him fetch endorsements with some big brands like Nike, Tomm and Rawlings, which have helped him earn a net worth of $ 300 million.

 

7. LeBron James

The next name in the list of top 10 richest sports persons in the world is that of the professional basketball star, LeBron James. The American player has amassed a net worth of $ 325 million by playing for Cleveland Cavaliers and endorsing a number of top brands.

 

6. David Beckham

The phenomenal soccer player David Beckham is the next on this list, having net worth of $ 350 million. Besides his amazing soccer skills, Beckham makes it on top of endorsement lists because of his film star looks. His wife, Victoria Beckham, is also among the richest women in Britain.

 

5. Shaquille O Neal

Another American basketball player on this list is Shaquille O Neal, who has now retired from the game after a successful 19 year career. He is also an acclaimed actor and rapper, and has a net worth of $ 350 million.

 

4. Magic Johnson

One of the wealthiest sportspersons is the retired American basketball star, Magic Johnson, who has a net worth of $ 500 million. He has been a part of LA Lakers team and has been honored with numerous awards during his career.

 

3. Tiger Woods

With a tremendous net worth of $ 600 million, the American golf champion, Tiger Woods comes next among the wealthiest sportspersons in the world. He is the number one golf player in the world, who has won 65 PGA Tour events as well as 14 major championships.

 

2. Michael Schumacher

Next on this list is Michael Schumacher, the retired German racing driver and seven-time Formula One Champion. He is under rehabilitation after a serious skiing accident in December 2013. The 46 year old sportsman has net worth of $ 800 million.

 

1. Michael Jordan

The famous American basketball player, Michael Jordan tops the list of the top 10 richest sports persons in the world. The 51 year old athlete has an incredible net worth of $ 1 billion and is retired from the sport now. He has been acclaimed as the greatest basketball player of all times and has also starred in a movie called Space Jam, besides endorsing numerous products.

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