Patrick Mahomes is in a relentless race to catch up with Tom Brady. With each passing season, the Chiefs quarterback gets a little closer to matching the former Patriots star’s accomplishments, both on and off the field. However, there is one area where, on the contrary, the more time passes, the greater the advantage Brady has: net worth.
It’s true that Brady won seven Super Bowls in a 20-year NFL career, and to achieve that feat, he retired at 44. At just 29, Mahomes has already won three of the last five, and barring any misfortune, his career could last almost as long as Brady’s.
If the Kansas City signal-caller keeps up his pace, it’s almost inevitable that he’ll one day catch or surpass the New England great, thus becoming the undisputed Greatest of All Time (GOAT). However, when it comes to net worth, Brady has a nearly insurmountable lead over Mahomes.
Who is the real GOAT of net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Brady’s current net worth is $300 million. Mahomes, meanwhile, has a fortune valued at $90 million. Both earn income from both their NFL contracts and lucrative endorsements.
It’s true that Mahomes’ current contract-$450 million over 10 years-far exceeds Brady’s lifetime earnings of $330 million over 20 years. It’s also true that both have lucrative endorsements with companies that pay them millions simply for mentioning their brands on television or social media.
However, Brady has been in the game longer. The legendary player began his career in 2020 and has done nothing but increase his income since then, as he did by signing a 10-year, $375 million contract to commentate NFL games for Fox Sports.
All is not lost for Mahomes. His current contract expires in 2031, and if his career continues to rise, there’s no doubt the Chiefs-or any other team-will be more than willing to make him the highest-paid player in the NFL again.
Will Mahomes catch Brady?
The problem for Mahomes is that a wise investor knows how to grow his money, and time is his best ally in this regard. With the right investments and the business sense he has shown so far, Brady could exponentially increase his fortune in the coming years.
However, it’s all a matter of perspective, as even combining their fortunes, Brady and Mahomes wouldn’t hold a candle to the richest athlete of all time: “His Airness,” Michael Jordan, and his staggering $3.5 billion net worth by 2025.
