Swedish soccer player Nilla Fischer may not have made a lot of money from her time on the field alone, but she has made a lot of money from her endorsement deals. Fischer has landed some very coveted deals with brands like Puma, that have helped her achieve her net worth of $5 million.
Unfortunately, only the highest-paid female players see over $100,000 in their annual paychecks. But Fischer has caught public attention, not only as a pro athlete but also for her advocacy for better working conditions and equal pay for female soccer players around the globe.
Paige VanZant – $3.5 Million
UFC fighter Paige VanZant was known for her love of hunting as well as fishing and dirt bike racing while growing up. Today, she is one of the most recognizable UFC stars, though she has never won a championship. VanZant has crafted her image through social media, which landed her TV spots outside of the ring.
VanZant was on season 22 of "Dancing with the Stars" and also made an appearance on "Chopped." Outside of this, VanZant has modeled and written an autobiography, which makes up part of her $3.5 million net worth.
Yani Tseng – $8 Million
Though Yani Tseng has had a fluctuating career, she is the youngest woman to have won five major golfing championships at just age 22. The Taiwanese golf pro endured a downturn in her career since her domination from 2008 to 2012, but she has won over $10 million in prize money.
Tseng did hold the number one spot in women’s golf rankings for 109 weeks straight and is four points away from being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Today, it is estimated that she is worth about $8 million.
Anika Sörenstam – $40 Million
Swedish native Annika Sörenstam turned pro in 1992 and has won 10 major tournaments over the course of her career. When she retired in 2008, she had won more PGA competitions than any other woman to date and made over $22 million in prize winnings!
Sörenstam also became a history-maker when she shot a 59 during a competition, which was the lowest ever for any female player. Sörenstam began diversifying her career path and started pursuing other business ventures. Her pro athlete career, paired with her business savvy, is what led to her now $40 million net worth.
Mikaela Shiffrin – $3 Million
Skier Mikaela Shiffrin took two gold medals and a silver medal in the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic games. Some may see Shiffrin as a predecessor to Lindsey Vonn, but Shiffrin is revealing that she has her own legacy to leave behind.
In March 2019, she was the first alpine skier to land 15 World Cup wins, so it seems that fans haven’t yet seen all that Shiffrin can do. From her winnings along with her numerous endorsements from big brands like Adidas and Barilla, her net worth is $3 million.