Michael Jordan – $2.1 Billion –  Sports Trading Card Company/ Footwear

Michael Jordan is the name that this world will forever remember. He is one of the legends when it comes to the sports of basketball. He is the most popular athlete of his time, maybe in history. Even now, when Michael has decided to retire and spend the rest of his days chilling with his family, he still is somehow basketball’s one and only royalty. There’s something about the name Michael Jordan that no other can beat, and not just in terms of scores.

With his skills and imagination, he was able to double his investments by pairing up with a sports trading card company, creating Jordans by Nike. Jordans are probably the most in-demand shoes in the world. Celebrities, ordinary people, and more say that owning a pair of Jordans are dreams coming true.  During his time, Michael has earned so much money through his advertisements and partnerships with brands like Coca Cola, Nike, and more. No wonder in May 2020,  the 57-year-old is ranked number 1 as the richest former professional athlete in the world with a net worth of $2.1 billion, according to Forbes.