These Athletes Have The Highest Net Worth

Published on 04/18/2019
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Abby Wambach – $4 Million

American professional soccer player Abby Wambach is one of the most decorated women in the sport. When Abby was in her final year of college, she left to play for the Washington Freedom in the MLS league. Throughout her career she also played for Ajax America Women, magicJack and Western New York Flash. Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medal winner and a 6-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year winner. From 2003 to 2015, she played on the U.S. women’s national soccer team, and was a fan favorite. Before retiring in 2015, Abby snagged the title for most international goals scored in the women’s league. The 38 year old forward has 2 books to her name and has a net worth of $4 million.

Abby Wambach – $4 Million

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Ion Țiriac – $1.28 Billion

Romanian professional tennis and hockey player Ion Țiriac has quite an impressive net worth. Although tennis was his main sport, he was also a great hockey player, a member of team Romania in the 1964 Winter Olympics. Interestingly enough, Ion was the first male player to ever have a match against a woman in a sanctioned tournament. He was once a top 10 player and won the 1970 French Open in men’s doubles. Țiriac became notorious after retirement, becoming the owner and developer of the Mutua Madrid Open Tennis Tournament and a  contributor to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Ion currently has a net worth of $1.28 billion.

Ion Țiriac – $1.28 Billion

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