Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff remains one of England’s most recognisable cricketers, and recent estimates put his net worth at roughly £15–16 million in 2025. That figure places him among the wealthiest English players of the modern era, even if he no longer sits at the very top of the rich list.
During his peak years with England, Freddie Flintoff’s central contracts were reported in the £350,000–£400,000 per‑year range, topped up by match fees, bonuses and commercial deals. His record-breaking 2009 IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings, worth around £1.55 million, underlined his global star power and significantly boosted his career earnings.
From Ashes hero to TV mainstay
Freddie Flintoff’s playing career, highlighted by his iconic role in the 2005 Ashes win, laid the foundation for a post-cricket media transition that has become his biggest money-spinner. After retiring, he quickly pivoted into entertainment, capitalising on his charisma and name recognition with mainstream audiences.
He became a core face of Sky’s A League of Their Own, where reports suggest six‑figure pay packets per series, and later joined the BBC’s Top Gear, on a salary believed to exceed £500,000 a year before his crash. Alongside these flagship roles, he fronted documentaries and series such as Field of Dreams, revived classic game show Bullseye and took on endorsements with brands including Jacamo and Morrisons, all adding layers to his income.
The impact of the Top Gear crash
In late 2022, Freddie Flintoff suffered a serious accident while filming Top Gear, an incident that halted his presenting work and led to a high-profile legal and financial fallout. The crash not only changed his public appearances for a time but also reshaped the financial picture around his media career.
Multiple outlets report that the BBC agreed a multi‑million‑pound settlement with Flintoff to compensate for injuries and lost earnings, with some financial publications putting the payout figure in the high seven‑ or low eight‑digit range in dollars. Together with strong revenues from his company, Freddie Flintoff Ltd, which has reportedly generated around £1 million per year at times, that compensation has become a major component of his present‑day net worth.
Stuart Broad: the ex-teammate who streaked ahead
The story driving recent headlines is that Freddie Flintoff’s sizeable wealth is now overshadowed by that of his former England teammate Stuart Broad, often described as England’s richest cricketer. Current estimates suggest Broad’s net worth has surged to about £50 million (roughly $60–65 million), more than three times Flintoff’s total.
Broad’s on-field earnings ran for 17 years of England duty, with top-tier central contracts reportedly reaching close to £700,000 annually, plus Test, ODI and T20 fees, win bonuses and a stint in the IPL with Kings XI Punjab. Long-term sponsorships with global brands like Adidas and premium bookmaker Fitzdares further padded his income, providing a lucrative platform even before retirement.
How Broad’s business empire dwarfs Flintoff’s wealth
What truly separates Broad financially from Freddie Flintoff is what happened off the pitch. Broad moved aggressively into business, especially hospitality, turning profile and capital into a growing portfolio that has snowballed in value.
Alongside former Nottinghamshire teammate Harry Gurney, Broad co‑founded The Cat & Wickets Pub Company, which started with local pubs such as the Tap & Run and has grown into a group valued at over £10 million according to recent estimates. With new venues opening, healthy profits reported and a strong brand story, that company now represents a major asset that pushes Broad far beyond most of his contemporaries in long-term wealth.
Media, commentary and rich-list rankings
Broad has also mirrored part of Freddie Flintoff’s path by building a second career in broadcasting and media. He is a regular on Sky Sports’ cricket coverage and a key voice on the popular Tailenders podcast, alongside Greg James and Felix White, expanding his earning base well beyond match fees.
Rich‑list style rundowns of English cricketers now routinely place Broad first, with estimates around £50 million, followed by names such as Freddie Flintoff, James Anderson, Graeme Swann, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Joe Root who sit in the roughly £7.5–15 million band. Flintoff’s mid‑teens net worth keeps him in that elite bracket, but Broad’s layered income from business, media and endorsements has effectively created a separate tier at the top.
