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Top-Earning Canadian Athletes

From the ice rinks of the NHL to the basketball courts of the NBA, Canadian athletes are making their mark globally. Here’s a look at some of the top-earning Canadian sports stars across different sports.

1. Connor McDavid

It’s impossible to talk about high-earning Canadian athletes without mentioning Connor McDavid. The Edmonton Oilers captain is considered one of the best players in the NHL and one of the highest paid players. As of 2024, McDavid has an estimated net worth of $30 million.1 In 2017, McDavid signed an eight-year, $100 million contract extension with the Oilers, which went into effect at the beginning of the 2018–19 season.2

2. Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins has long been among the most promising talents in the NBA. The Toronto native was the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft and has since carved out a solid career, currently playing for the Golden State Warriors.3

Wiggins has earned substantial contracts throughout his career. On October 15, 2022, he signed a four-year contract extension worth $109 million with the Warriors.3 This deal makes him one of the highest-paid Canadian basketball players.3

3. Jamal Murray

Jamal Murray is one of Canada’s most prominent basketball players. On September 7, 2024, Murray signed a four-year, $208 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, ensuring his place among the top-paid Canadian athletes.4

4. Bianca Andreescu

In 2019, Olympian Bianca Andreescu shocked the tennis world by winning the US Open, becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title. This victory catapulted her into the limelight and opened the doors to several lucrative endorsement deals. She is currently the highest-ranked Canadian in Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) history.5

Andreescu’s endorsement portfolio includes deals with Nike, Rolex, and Head. Although her on-court earnings fluctuate based on her performance, her endorsements have helped her become one of the top-earning Canadian female athletes.

5. Sidney Crosby

Though players such as Connor McDavid may be the face of modern hockey, Sidney “Sid the Kid” Crosby remains one of the sport’s biggest names and top earners. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain has had a long and illustrious career since being drafted first overall in 2005.

Crosby’s 12-year, $104.4 million contract with the Penguins averages $8.7 million annually, and on September 16, 2024, Crosby signed a two-year $17.4 million extension to remain with the Penguins.6

6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Canadian-born Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has established himself as a key player in the NBA. In 2021, Gilgeous-Alexander signed a five-year, $172 million contract extension, which later increased to $207 million after he was named to the All-NBA Team in May 2023.7

7. Brooke Henderson

Brooke Henderson has been a dominant force in women’s golf since her 2015 rookie season. The Canadian golfer has multiple tournament wins, including a major championship, and consistently ranks as one of the top female golfers in the world. With 13 LPGA wins as of September 2024, Henderson has the most victories of any Canadian golfer on major professional tours.8

Henderson’s on-course earnings are impressive, having earned over $13 million throughout her career.9 She has also competed in both the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.8 She also has major endorsement deals with brands like Ping, Skechers, and Mastercard.

These Canadian sports stars proudly represent Canada and establish themselves as global sports icons. Watching Canadian athletes excel on the world stage is a huge accomplishment and cause for nationwide celebration.

  1. https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/connor-mcdavid-net-worth
  2. https://www.nhl.com/news/connor-mcdavid-signs-extension-with-edmonton-290298656
  3. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34802456/andrew-wiggins-golden-state-warriors-agree-4-years-109m
  4. https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-jamal-murray-contract-all-about-the-denver-nuggets-star-s-controversial-two-hundred-and-eight-million-dollar-extension/
  5. https://www.museumoftoronto.com/collection/bianca-andreescu/
  6. https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-re-sign-sidney-crosby-to-a-two-year-contract-extension
  7. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31945995/shai-gilgeous-alexander-agrees-5-year-172-million-maximum-rookie-contract-extension-oklahoma-city-thunder
  8. https://www.lpga.com/athletes/brooke-henderson/98267/bio
  9. https://www.spotrac.com/lpga

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