Tom Brady is an American football player who is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He has won seven Super Bowl championships, more than any other player in NFL history. Brady has played for two teams during his career: the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has received numerous awards and accolades, including three NFL Most Valuable Player awards and five Super Bowl MVP awards.
| Full Name | Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr. |
| Birth Date / Age | August 3, 1977 (age 45 years), |
| Birth Place | San Mateo, California, United States |
| Source of Wealth | Footballer |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Height | 6 ft. 4 in. / 193 cm. |
| Net Worth | $287.5 Million |
Tom Brady Early life
Tom Brady was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, USA. He was the youngest of four children in his family. His father worked as an insurance broker and his mother was a flight attendant. Brady grew up playing various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball.
Brady focused on football in high school and played quarterback for the school team. Despite his talent, he was not heavily recruited by colleges and eventually attended the University of Michigan.
At Michigan, Brady initially served as a backup quarterback before becoming the team’s starter in his junior year. He led the team to a Big Ten championship and a victory in the Orange Bowl. Despite his success in college, Brady was not selected until the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Tom Brady Career
Tom Brady has had an illustrious career in the National Football League (NFL). After being drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000, he initially served as a backup quarterback before taking over as the starter in 2001. In his first season as a starter, he led the team to a Super Bowl victory and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Over the next two decades, Brady established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. He led the Patriots to nine Super Bowl appearances, winning six of them. He won three NFL Most Valuable Player awards and was selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times. In addition to his success on the field, Brady became known for his work ethic, leadership, and ability to perform well in clutch situations.
In 2020, Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he continued to play at a high level. He led the team to a Super Bowl victory in his first season with the team, earning his seventh Super Bowl ring and a fifth Super Bowl MVP award.
Tom Brady’s Wife and Kids
Tom Brady is married to Gisele Bündchen, a Brazilian model and actress. The couple got married in 2009 and they have two children together: a son named Benjamin Rein and a daughter named Vivian Lake. Brady also has a son named John Edward Thomas Moynahan from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.
Brady and Bündchen are known for their philanthropic work and have supported a variety of causes, including environmental conservation and cancer research. They also founded the TB12 Foundation, which supports athletes and individuals in need of rehabilitation services.
Tom Brady Awards and Honors
NFL
- 7× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV) (most for any individual player)
- 5× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV) (all-time record)
- 3× NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017)
- 5× AFC Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016)
- 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016, 2021)
- 15× Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009–2018, 2021) (all-time record)
- FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year (2021)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- New England Patriots All-2000s Team
- New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots All-2010s Team
- New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
- 2007 Bert Bell Award
NCAA
- 1997 National champion (Associated Press Poll)
Media
- 2× Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, 2021)
- 2007 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year
- 6× ESPY Award winner
- 2002 Best Breakthrough Athlete
- 2021 Best Male Athlete
- 3× Best NFL Player
- 2021 Outstanding Team (with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- 2021 Time 100
Sports Emmy Awards
- 2022 Outstanding Documentary Series (as executive producer of Man in the Arena)
Tom Brady Retirement
On February 1, 2023, Brady announced on social media he was retiring, “for good”. He would file his retirement papers to the NFL and NFLPA nine days later, making him eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame starting in 2028.
Tom Brady NetWorth
Tom Brady’s wealth is estimated to be around $287.5 million as of 2023. This includes his salary as an NFL player, as well as his various endorsement deals and business ventures.
Throughout his career, Brady has earned over $300 million in salary and bonuses from his NFL contracts alone. In addition, he has endorsement deals with companies such as Under Armour, UGG, and Aston Martin. He also has his own line of health and wellness products, including TB12 Performance Meals and TB12 Supplements.
Off the field, Brady has also made several high-profile real estate investments, including a $17 million condominium in New York City and a $4.5 million home in Brookline, Massachusetts. He and his wife Gisele Bündchen are also known for their charitable contributions, donating millions of dollars to causes such as environmental conservation and COVID-19 relief efforts.