What is Leon Draisaitl’s current net worth: Inside his NHL earnings, salary, contract details, endorsements, and more

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is one of the most prominent ice hockey professionals in the league, who has established his hockey career with sheer dedication, skills, and high-scoring abilities. The Edmonton Oilers player has recently completed his 800th NHL game and carved his name into glory in the history of the league.

Known as the highest-drafted German-trained player in NHL history, Draisaitl represents the Oilers as an alternate captain and happens to be one of the reliable forwards of the team. Draisaitl was named a finalist for the 2025 Hart Trophy after leading the NHL in goals (52) and tied for third in points (106) despite being limited to 71 games.

He became the first player in NHL history to score four overtime goals in the same postseason and was on Germany's preliminary roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The Oilers star became the 111th player in NHL history and 11th active to score at least 400 goals when he got No. 400 in Edmonton's 4-3 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames on Oct. 8, 2025.

The 30-year-old forward has had an impressive NHL career since he was picked third overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. As the German professional completes a significant milestone in his career, let’s take a look at his career, current net worth, earnings, and contract.

Leon Draisaitl’s net worth and salary

According to Mabumbe, Leon Draisaitl's net worth is estimated at approximately $80 million, with career earnings of about $70.78 million. The Oilers forward also earns an average annual salary of approximately $14 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league in 2025-2026. Based on Spotrac’s report, Draisaitl’s salary in the NHL will be almost $69.75 million.

He worked with early contracts that included very small entry-level salaries; however, everything changed when he signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2017. The agreement came with a cap hit and salary strategy of $8.5 million average annual value (AAV). For 2024–25, his salary amounted to $8 million, and his cap hit was $8.5 million.

Leon Draisaitl’s contract details

According to the NHL, Leon Draisaitl signed an eight-year, $112 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers. It has an average annual value of $14 million. The 28-year-old forward is entering the final season of an eight-year, $68 million contract he signed with the Oilers on Aug. 16, 2017, and could have become an unrestricted free agent after the season.

Leon Draisaitl’s endorsements and brand deals

Draisaitl has endorsement deals with prominent brands, which have contributed significantly to his net worth. He has signed with PUMA and has been associated with the brand as their brand ambassador since 2021. Reports suggest that he owns a modern Canadian-style home in Edmonton, Alberta, which he purchased in 2022 at a whopping price of $3.7 million.


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