Where the money comes from
| Bilanz estimate, 2026 | CHF 20–50 million, listed among Switzerland's 100 richest people under 40 Bilanz |
| Home base | United States, according to Bilanz Bilanz |
| Team | New Jersey Devils (captain), NHL Bilanz |
Nico Hischier is a Swiss professional ice hockey player who is a center and captain for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Born on January 4, 1999, he was selected first overall by the Devils in 2017, the first time a Swiss player was taken first, and was named captain in 2021.
Bilanz, the Swiss business magazine, put his fortune at CHF 20–50 million in its 2026 ranking of the 100 richest people in Switzerland under 40, published on April 28, 2026. That is about $24 million to $61 million at the November 6, 2026 exchange rate. Bilanz prints fortunes as ranges, not single numbers, so we show the range exactly as published.
How the estimate works
Bilanz publishes a yearly list of the 100 richest young people in Switzerland, mixing entrepreneurs, heirs and a handful of stars. Hischier is one of the sportspeople on the 2026 list, with an estimated fortune of CHF 20–50 million. The magazine's own research and estimates, not tax records or official filings, are behind the number.
The ranking counts people who hold a Swiss passport or live in Switzerland, even if they play abroad, and fortunes are shown in Swiss francs in bands such as 10 to 20 million or 20 to 50 million. We use the low end of the band only to sort Hischier against other athletes on this site, and we never show a single made-up figure.
Career at a glance
Hischier grew up in the EHC Visp program in the canton of Valais and at 15 moved to Bern to join SC Bern, following his brother Luca. He played 15 games for Bern's top team in 2015–16 before leaving for North America to join the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
In his first season with Halifax he scored 38 goals and 86 points, won the QMJHL rookie of the year award and was named rookie of the year across the Canadian Hockey League. Regarded as a strong two-way forward, he rose to the top of the 2017 draft class.
The Devils picked him first overall in 2017 and he made his NHL debut the same year. He has represented Switzerland at several junior tournaments, including two World Junior Championships, and he became Devils captain in 2021.
Career and money timeline
- 2015
Makes his debut with SC Bern.
- 2016
Joins the Halifax Mooseheads.
- 2017
Drafted first overall by the New Jersey Devils.
- 2021
Named Devils captain.
- 2026
Bilanz puts his fortune at CHF 20–50 million.
Nico Hischier net worth FAQ
What is Nico Hischier's net worth?
Bilanz's 2026 list of the richest Swiss people under 40 puts Nico Hischier's fortune at CHF 20–50 million, published April 28, 2026. That is about $24 million to $61 million at the November 6, 2026 exchange rate. Bilanz gives a range rather than one number.
Where do these numbers come from?
From Bilanz's yearly ranking of the 100 richest people in Switzerland under 40. The magazine estimates fortunes and prints them in bands, and Nico Hischier appears with CHF 20–50 million. Every figure on this page links to its source below.
Why is Hischier's net worth a range?
Bilanz does not publish single figures for the people on its young rich list. It places each fortune in a band, so the real number could be anywhere inside it.
Sources
- Bilanz, Die jungen Reichsten 2026: Nico Hischier (April 28, 2026)
- Bilanz, Die 100 jungen Reichsten der Schweiz 2026 (full ranking, fortunes as ranges) (April 28, 2026)
- 20 Minuten, Reichste Schweizer Sportler: Clint Capela führt die Top 10 an (Bilanz young rich list) (May 29, 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Nico Hischier (accessed November 9, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: 1815online, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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