The Spanish Rafael Nadalfourteen-time winner of Roland Garrosannounced that This 2024 was his last on the professional circuit of ATP after more than 20 years of career. In this context, the athlete seeks enhance your influence in business outside of sport.
Since his debut in 2002, the historic tennis player was able to raise a considerable fortunewhich knew how to diversify into its multiple interests. From the foundation of his prestigious tennis academy in Mallorca to investments in hotelsrestaurants, and technology startups, the “King of the Clay Court” demonstrates that his vision and discipline extend far beyond the sporting field.
What is Nadal’s net worth?
Currently, Nadal’s net worth is estimated at around €310 million. This fortune includes the sum of income from prizes in tennisas well as sponsorship agreements with renowned brands such as Kia, Infosys and Louis Vuitton.
Likewise, during his successful stage as a professional that recently ended, the King of the Jungle accumulated some u$s134,946,100equivalent to €123 million. In prizes alone, it is estimated that he obtained €135 million.
All these profits only linked to the sport, consolidated it as the second tennis player who earned the most money in historyonly behind Novak Djokovicwho accumulates US$175 million at 37 years old. It is also found in the position 198 of the richest people in Spain.
On the other hand, Nadal has 18 properties which are valued at €26 million, and declared having assets worth €275 million in 2021.
Furthermore, due to his retirement, the Spaniard could become part of the ATP Player Retirement Planformally established in 1990, which aims provide financial support to tennis players during their retirement stage.
Thus, this system allows retired players to receive benefits for 20 years, starting at age 50.
In 2023, a total of US$18.7 million to the fund that offers a pension to players for 20 years after they turn 50. Currently There are 165 players who meet the requirements to access the plan and who received u$s113.600.
What businesses does Rafa Nadal have?
One of the sectors in which Nadal has focused his investments is the real estate business. In particular, acquired several properties in his homeland, Mallorca.
There, the tennis player too founded the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, which is not only a high-performance tennis academy but also an international school. In addition, it has stakes in the conglomerate Aspemirwhich has 20 companies.
In recent years, Nadal reinforced the value of his personal image by collaborate with sports clothing and footwear brands. It also launched its own product lines. These collaborations not only reinforce your brand image, but also represent a significant source of income.
He also knew how to invest in the renewable energies, in restoration, through the company Tateland in the audiovisual world, with the production company Mabel Capitalwhich is dedicated to managing the assets of its partners through various sectors that include audiovisual.
Hospitality and gastronomy
In collaboration with Meliá Hotels International, the athlete has invested in a hotel chain called ZEL. This chain stands out for offering a Mediterranean lifestyle experience, combining luxury with the cultural authenticity of the region.
It is also partner of the Tatel restaurant in Madrida business in which other prominent sports figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo invest.
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Nadal invests in Playtomic, the leading racket sports app
Nadal recently became a shareholder in Playtomic, with the intention of “uniting tennis and padel making it accessible to all types of people regardless of physical fitness or level of play.”
Playtomic is considered the largest racket sports community in the world as it is the leading application for padel and tennis court reservations globally. In addition, the platform connects players with others and allows matches between strangers to be organized, matching them based on their level.
Nadal has decided to invest in the company and enhance the app expansion all over the world. “I am very happy to partner with Playtomic. It manages to unite tennis and padel by making these sports accessible to all types of people regardless of physical fitness or playing level. Bringing everyone closer to the sport, proven to have a positive impact on society,” declared the tennis player at the time of his union with the company.
The company closed last year with more than fifty active countries achieving profitability and projects to grow 50% in 2024 strengthening markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Indonesia and entering the United States, Holland, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
