Omri Casspi and Eran Zahavi Vie for Richest Israeli Athlete Title
Israeli sports stars Omri Casspi and Eran Zahavi have built significant business empires beyond their athletic careers, though they have pursued different investment avenues. Football star Eran Zahavi, the Israeli national team's all-time leading scorer, has focused on real estate and commercial endorsements. He recently purchased apartments for his children in a project by "Electra Residences" in Yehud-Monosson for 11 million shekels.
Former NBA player Omri Casspi has become a prominent venture capitalist, co-founding the investment fund "Swish Ventures," which manages approximately $800 million in assets. Casspi reportedly earned a substantial profit of around $70 million net from his successful investment in the cybersecurity firm Wiz.
According to "Israel Hayom," Casspi's extensive activities in the high-tech sector give him a distinct advantage. His current net worth is estimated at $150 million. Zahavi's wealth is estimated at approximately 250 million shekels (about $82 million). Both athletes have secured their financial futures for generations to come, long after retiring from sports.