Where the money comes from
| TOP 500 rank | 311th among the 500 richest Lithuanians, with €28 million Vakarų ekspresas |
| Olympic medals | Gold in 1992, silver in 1998 and bronze in 2002 Wikipedia |
Darius Kasparaitis was one of the most feared hitters in the NHL. The Lithuanian-born defenceman made his name with Dynamo Moscow, won the 1992 Soviet title with it and won Olympic gold with the Unified Team in 1992, the same year the New York Islanders drafted him fifth overall. He played for the Islanders, Pittsburgh, Colorado and the New York Rangers, where he was an alternate captain, and won Olympic silver in 1998 and bronze in 2002 playing for Russia.
The TOP 500 magazine's December 2025 ranking of the richest Lithuanians puts him 311th with €28 million, about $31 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Kasparaitis earned his fortune over 14 NHL seasons, including a long contract with the New York Rangers, which he signed in 2002 after finishing that season with the Colorado Avalanche. He was named an Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR in 1992 and joined the Russian and Soviet Hockey Hall of Fame in 2016.
The TOP 500 figure is the magazine's estimate of his wealth, with no breakdown.
Career at a glance
Known for his aggressive, physical style, he was one of the hardest hitters of his era. His hit on Eric Lindros in 1998 is one of the best remembered of the era.
Because Lithuania's national team had never played at the top level, he chose to represent Russia, and his 28 Olympic games are a record among Russian national team players. He holds Lithuanian and US citizenship.
About this estimate
The TOP 500 magazine publishes a yearly ranking of the 500 richest people in Lithuania. Its December 2025 edition, reported by Delfi and Vakarų ekspresas on December 24 and 25, 2025, included a group of athletes led by Jonas Valančiūnas (€133 million) and Domantas Sabonis (€120 million), plus older stars such as Šarūnas Jasikevičius, Šarūnas Marčiulionis, Dainius Zubrus, Darius Kasparaitis and Arvydas Sabonis.
The figures are the magazine's own estimates, rounded to the nearest million euros. We show them as published, with a rough dollar conversion.
Career and money timeline
- 1992
Wins Olympic gold with the Unified Team and is drafted fifth overall by the New York Islanders.
- 1996
Is traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- 1998
Wins Olympic silver with Russia in Nagano.
- 2002
Wins Olympic bronze in Salt Lake City and signs with the New York Rangers.
- 2016
Is inducted into the Russian Hockey Hall of Fame.
- 2025
TOP 500 puts his fortune at €28 million.
Darius Kasparaitis net worth FAQ
What is Darius Kasparaitis's net worth?
The TOP 500 magazine estimated in December 2025 that Darius Kasparaitis is worth €28 million. That is the most recent published estimate from the TOP 500 magazine that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is the TOP 500 magazine's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
How many Olympic medals did Darius Kasparaitis win?
Three: gold with the Unified Team in 1992, silver with Russia in 1998 and bronze with Russia in 2002.
Sources
- Delfi, Paskelbtas turtingiausių lietuvių sąrašas: jame ir sporto elitas (TOP 500 magazine list) (December 24, 2025)
- Vakarų ekspresas, Paskelbtas turtingiausių lietuvių sąrašas: jame yra ir sporto elitas (cross-check) (December 25, 2025)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Darius Kasparaitis (accessed October 25, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: TheAHL, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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