What is Sidney Crosby's Net Worth?
Sidney Crosby is a Canadian professional hockey player with a net worth of $75 million. Widely regarded as one of the greatest NHL players, Crosby became the highest-paid NHL player of all time in June 2021, surpassing Jaromir Jagr's $127 million with his $129 million in career earnings.
Early Life
Sidney Patrick Crosby was born on August 7, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Raised in a hockey-loving family, his father was a goaltender in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Although drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, his father never played in the NHL. Sidney learned to skate at age three and practiced shooting in his home basement. Moving to Minnesota at 15 to pursue better hockey opportunities, he later played for Rimouski Océanic in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
NHL Career
After excelling in junior hockey, Crosby was the top-rated prospect in the 2005 NHL Draft, selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nicknamed "Sid the Kid," he quickly made an impact, becoming an alternate captain and winning NHL Rookie of the Year. In his second season, he won the Art Ross Trophy and became the youngest player in NHL history to win the Hart Memorial Trophy. He led the Penguins to a Stanley Cup victory in 2009 and repeated the feat in 2016 and 2017.
Career Earnings
In June 2021, Sidney Crosby became the NHL player with the highest career earnings in league history, surpassing $129 million.
Brand Endorsements
Crosby has signed several high-profile endorsement deals, including a $1.4-million per-year contract with Reebok, the most lucrative ever for an NHL player at the time. He also signed a contract with Adidas in 2015 and has endorsements with Bell, Tim Hortons, and Gatorade.
Playing Style
A first-line centre known for his speed and lower-body strength, Crosby is adept at protecting the puck and has an exceptional backhand shot, considered the best in the NHL.
International Accomplishments
Aside from his NHL success, Crosby has had a stellar international career with Team Canada, winning gold medals at the 2005 World Junior Championships, the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, the 2015 World Championships, and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
