$1.7 Billion Michael Jordan Is NOT the Richest Athlete in the World, but This 10x Wealthier US Born Soccer Star Overshadows the NBA Legend

The rules remain simple. The more talented an athlete you are, the more wealth you gain. Michael Jordan, for example, has a net worth of $1.7 billion. However, there is another athlete who stands atop the rankings. Talking about wealth, no one comes close to a soccer player named Faiq Bolkiah. While most NBA players are rich, Bolkiah has a net worth of $20 billion. Imagine that!

And this has nothing to do with the soccer player and his on-field achievements. He is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, while his father is a prince there. Showing his love for the game of soccer, Bolkiah pursued his passion and became a professional athlete. 

The net worth of Michael Jordan compared to the wealthiest soccer player

Faiq was born in the United States of America while he completed his schooling in England. At the school he received his education, they charged massive fees of around $48400. He entered the ranks of the Chelsea soccer club as a budding teenager. Moreover, his teammates failed to understand the magnitude of the wealth he held. According to the Mirror, former teammate Ruben Sammut said, “You would never ever have thought he was something like the 12th in line to the throne.”

Before he reached the Blues, Faiq trained with Arsenal and scored in the trials. But that move collapsed, and he later joined Chelsea. Despite the hype, he never went the whole nine yards. Failing to impress, Leicester City came in to offer a three-year contract. During his stint there, Bolkiah was prominent in the under-23 squad and played with current Leicester City starters Harvey Barnes and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. 

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In 2016, a game against Arsenal saw him earn a bench spot but never trotted onto the pitch. The man moved on and made his way to Thailand, where he joined Chonburi, one of the most successful teams in the country. He made 14 appearances and dished out four assists. When compared to Michael Jordan, he easily wins the wealthy sack race. But speaking about achievements, probably no man comes close. 

Michael the great!

Even though the debates are out on whether MJ or LeBron James (who became the all-time NBA scorer) is the real GOAT, most of the masses remain with the Chicago Bulls shooting guard. He won the NBA six times and became a five-time MVP, showcasing his wide variety of skills. Jordan was the go-to man for endorsements as he became a global marketing machine. It resulted in a net worth of $1.7 billion. 

Nike, Hanes, and Gatorade put him on the map, and the rest, as they say, is history. MJ invested in many companies and is the owner of the NBA team Charlotte Hornets. In addition, he became the co-owner of 23XI Racing in NASCAR. Most of the wealth he accumulated was from his playing days. Even though his net worth is peanuts compared to Bolkiah, the disparity in legacy is titanic!

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