Michael Phelps vs Tom Brady Net Worth Comparison 2022: Who is Wealthier?

Published 01/31/2022, 12:22 PM EST

The net worth comparisons between athletes are a fun way to stay out of the analytics and tactics and determine one’s stature in and away from the sport. Comparing two of the greatest athletes here, we take a look at the incredible Michael Phelps and Tom Brady, and their outstanding achievements throughout their careers. Their net worth is astonishing, as their success in their respective fields led them to earn staggering figures.

Phelps is a 23 time Olympic gold medalist and is regarded as the best swimmer in the world, even today. Likewise, Brady is a legendary quarterback with 7 Super Bowl rings, who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. However, when compared to each other, who has a greater net worth?

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Michael Phelps’ net worth

The iconic Olympic swimmer is one of the best swimmers to have ever graced the pool. He won many medals in his career, establishing his dominance in the sport. Notably, with all the success gained in his active days, Phelps has a net worth of $80 million. By setting 39 world records, he received bonuses from different sponsors. Not to mention, his major sponsor, Speedo, once offered him a $1 million bonus for breaking Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals.

He has signed deals with many brands like Under Armour, Visa, Speedo, Wheaties, and many more. Moreover, his success story inside the pool helped his marketability outside it; being a fan favorite only fetched more deals and endorsements.

However, when it comes to Tom Brady, which one of the two GOATs will prevail?

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Tom Brady’s net worth

The talented quarterback is outstanding. He is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and a five-time Super Bowl MVP. The dominance showcased by him is outstanding and he continues to play at a top level. He has a net worth of $250 million. By signing a contract of $50 million for two years that includes different bonuses and other incentives, Brady is one of the wealthiest athletes in the world.

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Likewise, he earns $6 million in endorsements from signing deals with brands like Under Armour, UGG, Tag Heuer, Intel, and Shields. However, while his net worth is staggeringly higher than Phelps’, there is no doubt, both of them are two of the greatest athletes of all time.

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Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who does not offer the center the respect he deserves.

Michael Phelps vs Tom Brady Net Worth Comparison 2022: Who is Wealthier?

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