
Alexander Ovechkin is an ice hockey player and captain of the Washington Capitals as of 2025. He was selected first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft by the Capitals. Ovechkin won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 2006.
Ovechkin led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup victory in 2018 and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. He scored his 800th NHL goal with a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on December 13, 2022. On March 21, 2023, Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history with 13. That goal also made it his sixth 40-goal season after turning 30, passing Phil Esposito.
Name | Alex Ovechkin |
Net Worth | $80 million |
Age | 17 September 1985 (age 39) |
Residence | Moscow |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Anastasia Shubskaya |
Source of Wealth | Professional Hockey, Endorsements |
Salary | $9.5 million annually |
Endorsements | Fanatics, Hublot, Nike, Papa John's International, and Upper Deck |
What is Alexander Ovechkin's Net Worth in 2025?
Alex Ovechkin’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Ovechkin has earned an estimated $161.7 million in salary over his 17-season NHL career through 2024. By the end of the 2024-25 season, his total earnings will surpass $170.7 million, as per Spotrac.
Alexander Ovechkin’s Salary
In 2025-26, Ovechkin will earn a base salary of $5,000,000 and a signing bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,500,000, as per Spotrac. His contract with the Washington Capitals is worth $47.5 million over five years, with an annual cap hit of $9.5 million, as per Spotrac.
Alexander Ovechkin’s Endorsements
Alexander Ovechkin earns $5 million from endorsements with sponsors Fanatics, Hublot, Nike, Papa John's International, and Upper Deck, as per Forbes.
Alexander Ovechkin’s Investments
Alexander Ovechkin is expanding his business portfolio after breaking the NHL all-time goal-scoring record. His partnerships include Nike, Upper Deck, Fanatics, Papa John’s, and Venture Global, along with several licensing partners of The GR8 Chase and a collaboration with the Capitals, V Foundation, and Hockey Fights Cancer, as per Forbes.
Alexander Ovechkin’s House
Alex Ovechkin bought a $4.2 million mansion in McLean, Virginia. The house is over 11,000 square feet and has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It also has a basement the size of a mini-hockey field, as per NBC Sports.
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Alexander Ovechkin’s Car
Alexander Ovechkin’s first car was a BMW 5 Series, and his favorite car is a customized Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series with a twin-turbo V12 engine. His most expensive car is a custom-built Lamborghini Aventador, with over 700 horsepower and a top speed of 217 mph, as per MSN.
Alexander Ovechkin’s Charity Work
Alexander Ovechkin partnered with Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation to launch "The GR8 CHASE for Victory over Cancer," where he donates an amount equal to his career goal total for every goal he scores, with donations matched by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, to support pediatric cancer research, as per the official website of the NHL.
FAQs on Alex Ovechkin
A. Alex Ovechkin grew up in Moscow, Russia.
A. Alex Ovechkin was born on September 17, 1985.
A. Alex Ovechkin has scored 897 career goals as of May 2025.
A. The Washington Capitals drafted Alex Ovechkin in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
A. Alex Ovechkin plays for the Washington Capitals as of May 2025.