Skating is one of the most difficult game to perform as it needs lot of hard work, practice and all these specialties should increase to thousand times in order to reach International standards of skating. People normally prefers football, cricket, rugby and hockey as more interesting sport but skating is also one of the professionally enlisted game in world. The list given below highlights the names of skaters who work hard all day and night and recognized their identities on international level.
Ranking | Player | Net Worth | Country |
1 | Kim Yuna | $32.5 Million | South Korea |
2 | Scott Hamilton | $30 Million | United States |
3 | Evgeni Plushenko | $20 Million | Russia |
4 | Brian Boitano | $18 Million | United States |
5 | Kristi Yamaguchi | $12 Million | United States |
6 | Mao Asada | $10.5 Million | Japan |
7 | Johnny Weir | $10 Million | United States |
8 | Nancy Kerrigan | $8.5 Million | Spain |
9 | Michelle Kwan | $8 Million | England |
10 | Tara Lipinski | $6.37 Million | United States |
11 | Ashley Wagner | $4 Million | Germany |
12 | Carolina Kostner | $2 Million | Italy |
13 | Madison Chock | $1 Million | United States |
14 | Sasha Cohen | $1 Million | United States |
15 | Tessa Virtue | $1 Million | Canada |
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Kim Yuna ($32.5 Million) – South Korea
Kim Yuna the skater for South Korea grabbed top position on the list of highest paid skater in the world. Kim Yuna is one of the best skating player and worldwide famous due to his unique style. Although she made her announcement of retirement after winning the Top position in Winter Olympics back in 2015. After starting her professional career Kim won her 1st gold medal in Olympics 2010. Kim succeed to won world title for the two times in 2009 and 2013 respectively.
Scott Hamilton ($30 Million) United States of America
Scott Hamilton placed on 2nd position on the list of most richest skaters of the world 2018, the young skater belongs to United State of America and holds net worth of $ 30 Million and officially placed on 2nd place on the table of most richest skaters. Back in 1984 the American athlete won the award of most courageous Athlete by Philadelphia Sports Writers Association.
Evgeni Plushenko ($20 Million) – Russia
Evgeni Plushenko from Russia has proved his domination over the skating and his impressive performance put him on 3rd place on the list of richest skaters. Evgeni is also known as King of Ice Skating but back in 1986 he struggled a lot with his professional career. Evgeni in his career won two major events on single category in Olympics back in 2006 and 2014. After announcement of his retirement, Evgeni is now working as coach and instructor of professional skaters.