As of 2025, the badminton tournaments have seen a great rise. It has witnessed some of the most interesting performances, players with excellent talent, and massive prize money. The prize money signifies the player’s achievements. Let’s have a look at the Top 10 Badminton players with the most prize money won in 2025.
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The top earners in badminton have showcased their incredible skills and consistency in the game to reach such achievements. Some players have collected an impressive amount through tournaments, making a strong financial empire for themselves.
Top 10 Badminton players with most prize money won
1. AN Se Young
As of 2025, An Se Young continues to be one of the shining stars of badminton. She has earned over $287,500 in badminton tournaments. Young has won major titles like the All England Open and Malaysia Open, building a strong career.
She currently holds the world No. 1 title, which reflects her hard work, passion, and determination in the game. Despite strict rules for sponsorship in Korea, her off-court earnings are limited. However, prize money from tournaments and salary help her to build a strong financial portfolio.
| Full Name | An Se-young |
| Date of Birth | 5 February 2002 |
| Place of Birth | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Rony Agustinus, Sung Ji-hyun |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (1 August 2023) |
| Major Titles | 2024 Olympic Gold (Women’s Singles), 2023 World Champion (Women’s Singles), 2022 Asian Games Gold (Women’s Singles) |
| Notable Awards | BWF Female Player of the Year (2023), Most Promising Player of the Year (2019) |
2. Shi Yu Qi
Shi Yu Qi is having A very impressive year on the court as well as for his earnings. He has big wins at the Malaysian Open and the All England. Shi Yu Qi has earned over $209,887 just in prize money so far in 2025. He was one of the highest-earning players in 2024, and he is trying to chase that this year too.
His wins and status have attracted many brands, leading him to various endorsement deals. These endorsement deals with prize money help him push his wealth a little higher.
| Full Name | Shi Yuqi |
| Date of Birth | 28 February 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Nantong, Jiangsu, China |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Chinese National Team Coaches |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (11 June 2024) |
| Major Titles | 2018 World Championships Silver (Men’s Singles), 2025 All England Open Champion (Men’s Singles) |
| Notable Awards | Multiple BWF World Tour titles, consistent top-tier performances in international badminton |
3. Kim Won Ho
Kim Won Ho is having an incredible game in badminton, especially in the men’s doubles. He and his partner are having top-notch wins at the All England Open and Malaysian Open, each getting a chance to earn over $100,000 in prize money.
They also scored the German Open and finished second at the India Open, which added a thousand more to their earnings. His consistency and teamwork have made him one of the standout players in the tournament.
| Full Name | Kim Won-ho |
| Date of Birth | 2 June 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Suwon, South Korea |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | South Korean National Team Coaches |
| Highest Ranking | 9 (Men’s Doubles with Choi Sol-gyu, 3 January 2023) |
| Major Titles | 2024 Olympic Silver (Mixed Doubles), 2022 Asian Games Silver (Men’s Doubles) |
| Notable Awards | Multiple BWF World Tour titles, key player in South Korea’s team victories |
4. SEO Seung Jae
Seo Seung Jae started his year with a strong start, winning the Malaysian Open, and then went on to take the title at the All England Open, Thailand Masters, and German Open. He and his partner earned over $126,260 each. Even though his earnings are not publically discloses, looking at his wins it is easy to say he is doing great financially.
Seo Seung Jae has established himself as one of the most respected doubles players. With big events yet to happen in 2025, it is safe to say that Seo is going to have a profitable year.
| Full Name | Seo Seung-jae |
| Date of Birth | 4 September 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Jeonju, South Korea |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Handedness | Left |
| Coach | South Korean National Team Coaches |
| Highest Ranking | 2 (Men’s Doubles with Kang Min-hyuk, 20 February 2024) |
| Major Titles | 2023 World Champion (Men’s & Mixed Doubles), 2022 Asian Games Gold (Mixed Doubles) |
| Notable Awards | First South Korean player in 24 years to win two golds in a single BWF World Championships |
5. Viktor Axelsen
It is another strong year for Viktor Axelsen, both on and off the court. He has earned over $84,500 through the tournament in 2025. Viktor had big wins like the India Open and the German Open that added to his prize money. Despite not going far in the All England Open, his consistency in the game is maintained.
Overall, he has had a great start to the season and is a top contender for further tournaments. He is not just an athlete anymore, but also an icon in badminton. He shows his potential in every game he plays.
| Full Name | Viktor Axelsen |
| Date of Birth | 4 January 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Odense, Denmark |
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Peter Gade, Henrik Rohde |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (28 September 2017) |
| Major Titles | 2020 & 2024 Olympic Gold (Men’s Singles), 2017 & 2022 World Champion (Men’s Singles) |
| Notable Awards | Four-time European Champion, multiple BWF World Tour titles |
6. Dechapol Puavaranukroh
Dechapol Puavaranukroh is having a strong and steady start this year. He gave the audience some excellent performances and won titles like the Malaysian Open and Thailand Masters mixed doubles with Supissara Paewsampran.
This win brought him a good amount of $79,655. He also scored a victory at the Thailand Open that raised his earnings to over $100,000. His consistency in the game and great chemistry with his partners have always led him to victories.
| Full Name | Dechapol Puavaranukroh |
| Date of Birth | 20 May 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Chonburi, Thailand |
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6½ in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Thai National Team Coaches |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (Mixed Doubles with Sapsiree Taerattanachai, 7 December 2021) |
| Major Titles | 2021 World Champion (Mixed Doubles), 2019 World Championships Silver (Mixed Doubles) |
| Notable Awards | First Thai pair to win a BWF World Championship title in mixed doubles |
7. Yuki Fukushima
Yuki Fukushima has earned over $79,025 from the 2025 tournaments. She has a great start in the 2025 season. It was a little slow, but she kept growing. She earned alone $53,650 from the Malaysia Open and finished second at the All England Open, which brought her another $25,375.
Although Yuki didn’t go far in the Asia Championships, she remained active and competitive in the game. Looking at the future opportunities in the 2025 season, it is expected that Yuki will bag more prize money this year.
| Full Name | Yuki Fukushima |
| Date of Birth | 6 May 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Japanese National Team Coaches |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (Women’s Doubles with Sayaka Hirota, 21 June 2018) |
| Major Titles | Multiple World Championship Silver Medals (2017, 2018, 2019), 2022 Asian Games Bronze (Women’s Doubles) |
| Notable Awards | BWF Most Improved Player of the Year (2017, with Sayaka Hirota) |
8. Mayu Matsumoto
Mayu Matsumoto has not earned quite a lot as of now. She has won around $79,025 from the tournaments, but is expected to earn from the rest of the season. Majorly, her earnings come from competing in women’s doubles events with her partner.
Their strong performances have helped them stay ranked among the top players in the world. It is expected that Mayu and her partner will make a comeback in the upcoming games.
| Full Name | Mayu Matsumoto |
| Date of Birth | 7 August 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Japanese National Team Coaches |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (Women’s Doubles with Wakana Nagahara, 30 April 2019) |
| Major Titles | 2018, 2019, 2021 World Championships Silver (Women’s Doubles), 2019 Asian Championships Gold (Women’s Doubles) |
| Notable Awards | BWF Most Improved Player of the Year (2018, with Wakana Nagahara) |
9. Kunlavut Vitidsarn
As of 2025, Kunlavut Vitidsarn is having a good time on the court as well as financially. He won titles like the Indonesia Masters, Asia Championships, and Thailand Open. Kunlavut earned around $71,250 through these tournaments.
Although he had a little rough start at the India Open, he quickly caught up, showcasing his skills and potential. More than money, these wins reflect his hard work and dominance in the game.
| Full Name | Kunlavut Vitidsarn |
| Date of Birth | 11 May 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Chonburi, Thailand |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Patapol Ngernsrisuk |
| Highest Ranking | 2 (15 April 2025) |
| Major Titles | 2023 World Champion (Men’s Singles), 2025 Asian Champion (Men’s Singles), 2024 Olympic Silver (Men’s Singles) |
| Notable Awards | First Thai men’s singles player to win a World Championship title, three-time World Junior Champion (2017, 2018, 2019) |
10. Wei Ya Xin
Wei Ya Xin has had a good start in the game. She won the mixed doubles title at both the Swiss Open and the India Open with her partner Feng Yan Zhe. Wei earned around $70,400 from these tournaments. These wins have boosted her global recognition.
Wei has quickly become a respected name in the badminton world because of his consistency and hard work. She will have more opportunities to grow in her career as well as financially.
| Full Name | Wei Yaxin |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Handedness | Left |
| Coach | Wu Huimin |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (Mixed Doubles with Jiang Zhenbang, 18 March 2025) |
| Major Titles | 2023 World Championships Bronze (Mixed Doubles), 2023 & 2024 Asian Championships Gold (Mixed Doubles) |
| Notable Awards | First Chinese mixed doubles pair to win consecutive Asian Championships titles |
