Teddy Riner has officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, with a campaign focused on reducing debt and lowering charges to bridge the gap between net and gross salaries.
Actu.fr reported that the five-time Olympic gold medalist launched his campaign by emphasizing the need to spend less and reinvest more. His proposals include payroll tax cuts to narrow the gap between net and gross salaries, alongside measures allowing workers to increase their income through extended hours.
While Riner is best known for his dominance on the tatami, his financial profile reveals a formidable business career. Actu.fr reported that his annual salary with Paris Saint-Germain’s judo section, which he joined at its founding in 2017 and committed to through 2028, stands at 400,000 euros according to L’Équipe.
That base figure excludes victory bonuses, such as the 80,000 euros awarded for an Olympic gold medal. Actu.fr noted that Riner commands a minimum of 500,000 euros annually for image rights, a standard he has maintained for the past decade according to L’Équipe.
Public records show that Riner’s commercial interests extend heavily into real estate. Actu.fr reported that data from the public land registry published on Jan. 1, 2025, revealed that 11 corporate entities registered under his name held a combined total of 120 properties and 1.1 hectares of land.
Among his business holdings is Pullman Limousine, a luxury car rental service. Actu.fr reported that the company recently faced a tax adjustment of 289,000 euros and maintains a Rolls-Royce available for the athlete’s use.
Estimates place Riner’s overall net worth between 5.6 million and 15 million euros, positioning him among the 50 wealthiest French athletes. His pro-business stance draws comparisons to economic policy under President Emmanuel Macron, and Riner has previously received backing from the French head of state.
Actu.fr reported that in 2013, the athlete confirmed to Le Parisien that he could fall under the proposed 75 percent tax bracket for earners making over one million euros annually, a policy pursued by then-president François Hollande.
At the time, Riner questioned the feasibility of the rate, telling the publication that a million euros is a substantial sum but that living costs remain high.
Riner remains contracted with PSG Judo through 2028 while managing his media appearances, corporate investments, and newly launched political campaign ahead of the 2027 vote.
