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Apr 24th, 2016
Rory McIlroy is No 3 in the new Sunday Times Sporting rich list
But Wayne Rooney leads the under 30 year old pack
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The new Sunday Times Rich list is just out and here are the 10 richest young sportsmen in the UK aged under 30. Rory McIlroy comes in third, but is well beaten by Wayne Rooney, and just pipped to the post by Andy Murray. Another golf lover is in fourth place with Gareth Bale.
THE SUNDAY TIMES RICH LIST 2016
THE 10 RICHEST YOUNG SPORTSMEN
AGED 30 AND UNDER
|
Rank 2016 |
Name |
Sport |
2016 wealth |
Wealth increase/ decrease |
|
1 |
Wayne Rooney |
Football, Manchester United |
£82m |
Up £10m |
|
2 |
Andy and Jamie Murray |
Tennis |
£58m |
Up £10m |
|
3 |
Rory McIlroy |
Golf |
£56m |
Up £18m |
|
4 |
Gareth Bale |
Football, Real Madrid |
£34m |
Up £13m |
|
5 |
Sergio Aguero |
Football, Manchester City |
£33m |
Up £7m |
|
6 |
David Silva |
Football, Manchester City |
£31m |
Up £5m |
|
7= |
Cesc Fabregas |
Football, Chelsea |
£29m |
Up £6m |
|
7= |
Radamel Falcao |
Football, Chelsea |
£29m |
Up £9m |
|
9 |
Samir Nasri |
Football, Manchester City |
£22m |
Up £5m |
|
10= |
Eden Hazard |
Football, Chelsea |
£18m |
Up £6m |
|
10= |
Amir Khan |
Boxing |
£18m |
No change |
There can be no complaints from McIlroy, as the past year has seen his wealth increase by £18 million, which is the biggest increase in the list. What would a Master's have done?
For more on Gareth Bale and his recent golf induced injury click here or on the image below.
