Top 10 Most Famous Athletes in 2013

Athletes are the real inspiration for most of the youngsters. Everyone has at least one favorite athlete of all times. Moreover, the American athletes are the most famous and highly paid athletes across the world. In major parts of the world, Basketball and Baseball are known to be the most favorite and most watched games with their players having a huge fan following.

Do you know about the most famous athletes in 2013? Let’s find out! You will be glad  to see your favorites in the list. Here you go!

1) Michael Jordan

Born on: 17th February 1963
Born in: New York, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 6 inches
Points: 32,292
Search Score: 100/100
Top 10: 113 months

Michael Jordan, more commonly known as MJ, is a former professional American basketball player, entrepreneur, owner and chairman of he Charlotte Bobcats. He is regarded to have popularized National Basketball Association around the world in 1980s-1990s.

2) Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Born on: 24th February 1977
Born in: Michigan, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Fights: 44
Wins: 44
Search Score: 87/100
Top 10: 15 months

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is an American professional boxer who hasn’t lost any fight yet. He is considered to be the ‘best pound for pound boxer’ in the world by most of the sports news. He even topped the 50 highest-paid athletes of 2012 by Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists.

3) LeBron James

Born on: 30th December 1984
Born in: Ohio, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 8 inches
League: National Basketball Association
Search Score: 76/100
Top 10: 77 months

LeBron James, sometimes known as King James, is a professional American basketball player. HE plays for Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is considered to a future NBA star and currently he is the Cavalier’s all-time leading scorer. He is one of the most influential athletes in America.

4) Kobe Bryant

Born on: 13th August 1978
Born in: Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 6 inches
League: National Basketball Association
Search Score: 40/100
Top 10: 95 months

Kobe Byrant is also known as ‘Black Mamba’. He is a professional American basketball player who plays for Los Angeles Lakers of National Basketball Association as a shooting guard. For his entire career, he only played for the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2013, he ranks 3rd on the league’s all-time postseason scoring list and 4th on all-time regular season scoring list.

5) Tiger Woods

Born on: 30th December 1975
Born in: California, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 1 inch
Search Score: 30/100
Top 10: 87 months

Tiger Woods is a professional American golfer who is ranked as the most successful golfers of all time. His achievements till today are remarkable. He has been declared as one of the highest-paid athletes in the world by Forbes for many years. He is currently the World’s number 1 golf player.

6) Kevin Durant

Born on: 29th September 1988
Born in: Washington D.C, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 9 inches
League: National Basketball Association
Search Score: 29/100
Top 10: 9 months

Kevin Durant is an American basketball player who plays for Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association. He is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the best players in NBA today. He is into philanthropy, endorsements and acting as well.

7) Derrick Rose

Born on: 4th October 1988
Born in: Illinois, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 3 inches
League: National Basketball Association
Search Score: 24/100
Top 10: 9 months

Derrick Rose is a professional American basketball player. He plays for Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He learned basketball from his three elder brothers. He is the youngest player to win NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 after Michael Jordan.

8) Tim Tebow

Born on: 14th August 1987
Born in: Makati, Philippines
Nationality: American
Height: 6 feet 3 inches
League: National Football League
Search Score: 23/100
Top 10: 24 months

Tim Tebow whose real name is Timothy Richard Tim Tebow is an American football quarter back. He plays for New England Patriots of the National Football League.

9) Dwyane Wade

Born on: 17th January 1982
Born in: Illinois, United States
Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Nationality: American

League: National Basketball Association
Search Score: 19/100
Top 10: 8 months

Dwyane Wade, D-Wade or Flash, is a professional American basketball player. He plays for Miami Heat of the National Basketball League. He is one the most popular and well-known players of the league.

10) Cristiano Ronaldo

Born on: 5th February 1985
Born in: Madeira, Portugal
Height: 6 feet 1 inch
Nationality: Portuguese
Club: Real Madrid
Search Score: 13/100
Top 10: 28 months

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional Portuguese footballer. He plays for the Spanish club ‘Real Madrid’ as a forward and is also the captain of Portuguese National Team. He is one of the highest-paid footballers in the world and after moving from Manchester United to Real Madrid, he has become the worlds’ most expensive footballer in the history.

All for now, hope you enjoyed finding out about the 10 most famous athletes in 2013.

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Top 10 Richest People of Pakistan in 2014

Pakistan is certainly one of the most controversial states which are known all over the world differently, While some of the people blame it to be a nation that supports terrorism, there are some western countries which regard Pakistan’s contributions in the war against terror. Despite of all the talent within the country, Pakistan is still ranked among the most poorest nations of the world. However, there are some Mr. Richies in the country who are enjoying a good net worth.

Here are top 10 richest people of Pakistan in 2014 with their net worth. Have a look!

1)Shahid Khan

Net worth: $3.8 billion
Sources: Flex -N- Gate, Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham F. C.
Industry: Auto parts

The Pakistani born American billionaire, the owner of Jacksonville Jaguars which is worth $770 million, just added another sports team to his holdings, the English Premier League team Fulham F. C for $300 million in July 2013. Meanwhile his auto part manufacturer has $3.9 billion sales last year. He went to U.S. when he was just 16 years old and realized that even a dish washer can earn more, so after completing his engineering degree from University of Illionois, he eventually designed a revolutionary one piece bumper that won’t only saved weight but also adds support. Now adays his company ranked 120 among Forbes biggest private companies list.

2)Mian Muhammad Mansha

Net worth: $2.5 billion
Sources: Nishat Groups, MCB, Adamjee Group, Nishat Chiniot power
Industry: Textile, Banking, Energy, Transport

The official richest man of Pakistan born during a riotous partition winter of 1947 when his parents were leaving their ancestors and money and heading towards Pakistan. He had his graduation from the university in U.K and then joined the family business of textiles. Now he is the largest single exporter of Pakistan and his Industry is the largest exporter of cotton clothes. He got his hands into insurance, power projects and cement industries as well. He is 937th

3)Asif Ali Zardari

Net worth: $1.8 billion
Sources: Diversified, Agricultural, politics and government
Industry: NA

A Sindhi, originating from a landowning tribe of Baloch came to prominence after his marriage to Benazir Bhutto in 1987. Before his marriage he was known for acting in 60 minute (1968) and Salgirah (1969) but after his marriage he held various cabinet positions in the second Bhutto administration. He went to St Patrick’s High School, Karachi from 1973-74 and according to a school clerk he failed to graduate, but in March 2008 he claimed he had graduated from London School of Business with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1970.

4)Sir Anwar Pervez O.B.E.

Net worth: $1.5 billion
Sources: Unbited Bank Limited, Bestway group
Industry: Cement, Cash & carry, Banking

Another prominent figure and a billionaire hails from the village of Thathi, was awarded the Order of British Empire in 1999 in the Queen’s Birthday Honors list for services to business and charity. He moved to the UK when he was just 21 years old in 1963 and by early seventies he had ten well provided convenience stores in London moving all the way from mini food supermarket to the wholesale business in 1973.

5)Nawaz Sharif

Net worth: $1.4 billion
Sources: Itefaq Group, Sharif Group
Industry: Food, Steel,Politics and Government

The well known and prominent figure of the Pakistan Muslim League is the Prime Minister of Pakistan who is well known as Lion of the Punjab is also a significant industrialist. He is the owner of Itefaq Group, a leading business steel conglomerate. The Group has his holdings in agriculture, sugar mills and transport. He is believed to strengthen relations with the Muslim world like Turkey and Europe. Recently he was elected to state visit to Malaysia and Singapore where he succeeded to sign free trade agreements with both countries.

6)Saddaruddin Hashwani

Net worth: $1.1 billion
Sources: Marriot Hotel, Pearl Continental Hotel, Orient Petroleum
Industry: Hotel & Resorts, Oil & Gas

He is well known for his hotel chain of Marriott in Pakistan. He got its franchise from Bill Marriott which was a great achievement for Hashoo group. He graduated form University of Karachi and is honored with several awards for his hospitality for Pakistan.

7)Nasir Schon

Net worth: $1 billion
Sources: Schon Group
Industry: Real estate, Fertilizer

Nasir Schon is not just a prosperous businessman of Pakistan but also the first Pakistani to own a Rolls-Royce.He expanded his business in Dubai when sent to banishment during Nawaz Sharif’s regime. He also owns a famous pilot training center in Karachi namely, Schon Air.

8)Abdul Yaqoob

Net worth: $1 billion
Sources: ARY Group
Industry: Media, Retail and Real estate

The billionaire descended from the family migrated from India to recover some money owed to his father from a friend in 1969 but then decided to stay on, now is currently the resident of Dubai and owner of ARY Groups. He also imports watches, perfumes and cigarettes and together with his brother they branched out into dealing with food and textiles, now after ultimate hard work you can find them landing into the richest list.

9)Malik Riaz Hussain

Net worth: $1.1 billion
Sources: Bahria Town
Industry: Real Estate

The 59 year old billionaire Pakistani contractor, is the former chairman and founder of Bahria Town, the Asia’s largest private real estate company where it’s easy to forget about political assassination and fears of loose nukes. His extraordinary success has invited many controversies and so he is one of the most debated figures.

10)Tariq Saigol

Net worth: 850 million
Sources: Saigol Group, Kohinoor Textile Mills, Pak Electron Limited, Saigol Motors, Sajeel Motors
Industry: Textiles, Energy, Car Production

The eldest among three three brothers and the owner of Kohinoor Textiles and Maple Leaf Cement, the fifth largest gray cement producer. He is known to be openly critical of the Pakistani government. He hasn’t invested money in any recent projects in last three years and therefore, there is no upgrade in his status.

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