Gareth Bale tops football charts in UK Young Rich List. Two Man City, Man United stars & Jordan Henderson in top 10

Sunday Times 2020 UK rich list

It’s a big weekend for the Sunday Times as they’ve released their 2020 UK rich list.

In first place, Sir James Dyson is the richest Brit with a fortune valued at £16.2 billion.

Hopeful future Newcastle United co-owners, David and Simon Reuben, are joint-second in the list with Sri and Gopi Hinduja and family, at £16bn.

Sir Leonard Blavatnik is 4th with £15.8bn, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is 5th with £12.2bn.

 

The richest UK sport stars

The Sunday Times have also looked at the richest sport stars in the UK.

35-year-old Lewis Hamilton stands head and shoulder above all other British athletes when it comes to money.

Hamilton, a 6-time F1 world champion, is valued at £224 million.

Rory Mcllroy is the second richest sports star, with a value of £170 million.

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Gareth Bale tops football charts in UK Young Rich List

The Sunday Times have also dug into the wealth of current UK athletes under the age of 30.

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is first on that chart, with a portfolio worth £114 million.

When it comes to how Bale has made his money, the Sunday Times note: “He has won the Champions League four times with the club and has a contract worth £350,000 a week after tax.”

Bale has edged out boxer Anthony Joshua, who is second in the top 10 with a fortune valued at £107 million.

Joshua was involved in two huge paydays in the last 12 months, with his double-header against Andy Ruiz Jr.

 

Two Man City, Man United stars & Jordan Henderson in top 10

Anthony Joshua is the only non-footballer in the top 10 richest under-30 UK sport stars.

Both Manchester clubs have two players apiece in the top 10.

Paul Pogba is third (£50m) while David de Gea is joint-fourth (£34m).

Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne is also fourth, while Raheem Sterling is 6th (£28m).

The only player from Liverpool in the top 10 is their captain, Jordan Henderson (£21m).

However, former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is 9th on the list with £22m.

Completing the top 10, Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante is 7th with a value of £25m, while Tottenham captain Harry Kane in 9th on £22m.

 

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