Rory McIlroy tops Sunday Times young sports star rich list
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McIlroy won the The Players Championship in March, picking up £1.7m
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has been named as Britain's wealthiest sports star aged under 30 on the Sunday Times' Rich List, external for the second consecutive year.
The four-time major winner, who turned 30 earlier this month, has seen his fortune increase by £28m to £138m.
Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale is second with £94m, with Manchester City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero third on £58m.
Anthony Joshua is fourth with £49m.
The world heavyweight champion, 29, and McIlroy are the only two non-footballers in the top 10.
The list includes both those from the UK and those based in the UK.
The richest sports stars aged 30 or under |
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1. Rory McIlroy £138m |
2. Gareth Bale £94m |
3. Sergio Aguero £58m |
4. Anthony Joshua £49m |
5. Mesut Ozil £42m |
6. Eden Hazard £40m |
7. Alexis Sanchez £39m |
8. Paul Pogba £37m |
9. Theo Walcott £29m |
10. Willian £27m |