Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, full name Michael Jeffrey Jordan, nicknamed Air Jordan, is a professional basketball player who was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He is widely regarded as one of the best all-around players in the game's history and he is the richest sportsmen in the world according to the net worth. He coached the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles (1991–93, 1996–98).

Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, has a net worth of $1.9 billion, according to Forbes. He breathed new life into the NBA and redefined what it meant to be a professional basketball player. The guy was a machine of the game while earning a total salary of $90 million. He was a 6-time NBA champion and 6-time MVP, a 14-time All-Star, and 10-time scoring leader. But it was his achievements off the court that made him a billionaire. Jordan owns the Charlotte Hornets and has endorsement relationships with Nike and Gatorade, in addition to appearing in the fan favorite film "Space Jam."

Net Worth – 1.9 billion

Country: Brooklyn, New York, United States