The richest young athletes in Britain have been revealed by The Sunday Times Rich List.

The full annual Rich List, which will be published on Sunday, analyses the “identifiable wealth” of the 1,000 richest people in Britain.

Part of the new edition is the Sunday Times Young Rich List— a ranking that focuses on the 50 individuals with the biggest fortunes aged 30 or under.

To put together the ranking, the newspaper looked at prize money won through sport as well as sponsorship deals.

Scroll down to see the 15 richest young athletes in Britain, ranked in ascending order by wealth.

15. Andy Carroll (West Ham United soccer player) — £17 million / $23.1 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

14. David de Gea (Manchester United soccer player) — £18 million / $24.5 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

13. Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool FC soccer player) — £19 million / $25.8 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

12. Alexis Sánchez (Manchester United soccer player) — £21 million / $28.5 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

11. Willian (Chelsea FC soccer player) —£23 million / $31.2 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

10. Juan Mata (Manchester United soccer player) — £24 million / $32.6 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

9. Paul Pogba (Manchester United soccer player) — £25 million / $34 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

8. Theo Walcott (Everton soccer player) — £26 million / $35.3 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

7. Mesut Özil (Arsenal soccer player) — £28 million / $38 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

6. Eden Hazard (Chelsea soccer player) — £32 million / $43.5 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

5. Anthony Joshua (Heavyweight boxing champion) — £35 million / $47.6 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

4. Sergio Agüero (Manchester City soccer player) — £48 million / $65.2 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

3. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid soccer player) — £74 million ($100.5 million).

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

2. Andy Murray (Tennis player) — £83 million / $112.8 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

1. Rory McIlroy (Golfer) — £110 million / $149.4 million.

 Top 15 Richest, Young, Millionaire, Athletes, Britain

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