Michael Schumacher, racing driver, $600 million
It is thanks to his exceptional talent, his long career and not least his high popularity, which he still has despite the end of his career, that he is one of the 500 richest Germans according to Forbes. Michael Schumacher’s estimated fortune is 650 million euros. This fortune is not only made up of his salaries as a Formula 1 driver, which he received from the racing teams during his active time, but also from numerous advertising deals with his sponsors (e.g. advertising for the Fiat Seicento or for various Mercedes models). DVAG (Deutsche Vermögensberatung) is also a long-standing sponsor of Schumi and is honoring its 20-year partnership with the world champion with its own Schumacher exhibition in Marburg.
Michael Schumacher, racing driver, $600 million
Mesut Özil, professional soccer player, €91 million
Born on October 15, 1988 in the city of Gelsenkirchen, Mesut Özil is not only one of the absolute professionals in the sport of soccer, but also one of the most expensive soccer players in the world. With a total purchase price of 50 million euros, which Arsenal FC had to pay for Özil, he secured the then record of being the most expensive footballer bought in the United Kingdom. Of course, this also makes him the most expensive German footballer. Since extending his contract with the Gunners in 2018, his salary has amounted to 20.5 million per year. The new contract made Özil the top earner in the Premier League and runs until 2021. The contract was terminated in January 2021 and Özil moved to Fenerbahçe Istanbul in Turkey. He is set to earn 14 million euros for a 3.5-year contract at the club close to his heart.
Mesut Özil, professional footballer, €91 million
