Zdeno Chara Net Worth, Career, Endorsements, Wife, Family, and more

Zdeno Chara is a professional ice hockey player for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He plays the position of defenceman for the team. As the tallest player in NHL, he is nicknamed “Big Z”. His height also provides him with excellent puck control skills which makes him one of the most formidable foes. Before joining the Islanders he was with the Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals. This 45-years defenceman is one of the oldest active players playing in the top 5 of the major professional sports leagues in North America.

Chara won the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenceman in 2009 and captained the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals three times in 2011. 2013, and 2019. He was selected in the third round of his 1996 NHL Draft. On February 24, 2022, he surpassed Chris Chelios’ NHL record for having the most games played as a defenceman, with 1,652. In 2022, Zdeno Chara has a net worth of $50 million. Aside from his NHL plays he earns a portion from his endorsement and sponsorship contracts. Currently the father of three children, he is married to the beautiful Tatiana Biskupicova.

Zdeno Chara Net Worth (2022)

Zdeno Chara has a net worth of $50 million according to celebritynetworth.com. He signed a 1-year contract with the New York Islanders worth $750,000 with $750,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $750,000. Other than this he has signed two contracts previously worth more than $30 million with the Boston Bruins. In 2006 he signed a 5-year contract worth $37.5 million and on 10 October 2010, Chara signed a $45.5 million extension with the team.

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Zdeno Chara NHL Career

Zdeno Chara was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1996 NHL Draft as the 56th overall in the third round. He gained recognition from the team as their stay-in-home defender for four seasons before getting traded to the Ottawa Senators during the 2001 NHL Draft. In the following year he had a career-high in goals (10), and points (23), and once again in the 2002-03 season he registered a total of 30 assists and 39 points. He earned his first NHL All-Star Game. 

He was also nominated for the James Norris Memorial Trophy as NHL’s top defenceman. He joined Boston Bruins and became their captain sometime in July 2006. While with the Bruins he received his second James Norris nomination after having a career-high of 17 goals, 34 assists, and 51 points. He assisted the Bruins to their Stanley Cup victory against the Vancouver Canucks, Cup won since 1972. Zdeno Chara is widely known for having the hardest slap shot in NHL history. His 1000th NHL game was on 24 March 2012 against the Los Angeles Kings with a 4-2 win for the Bruins. 

In December 2020 he signed with the Washington Capitals and recorded his first goal against New York Islanders. Later on September 18, 2021, it was announced that Chara penned a contract with the Islanders once again for a year. By the end of the season, he was named the finalist of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy which is given to players who ‘best exemplify the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.’

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Zdeno Chara Endorsements

As of 2022, Zdeno Chara has a net worth of $50 million. He signed a $750,000 contract for a year with the New York Islanders. Other than his NHL contracts he earns a yearly endorsement of $500,000. He has penned down an endorsement with Warrior Sports. Other than Warrior Sports it is not known about any other company endorsements or sponsorships.

Zdeno Chara Wife

Zdeno Chara married his long-time girlfriend Tatiana Biskupicova on 14 July 2017. Their marriage ceremony took place in a Catholic Church in Nemsova, Slovakia. Zdeno Chara and Tatiana’s wedding details are yet to be revealed to the public. They became the parent of three children. Their firstborn daughter was born on 27 April 2009, named Elliz Victoria Chara. They gave birth to twin boys named, Zack and Ben, on 7th March 2016. As of now, there have been no negative rumors about the couple.

Q. Has Zdeno Chara retired?

No. He is currently on a 1-year contract with the New York Islanders.

Q. What is Zdeno Chara’s height?

He is 2.06 m tall.

Q. What is Zdeno Chara’s nickname?

Zdeno Chara is often known by “Big Z ” for his height.

Q. Has Zdeno Chara ever played in the World Cup?

Zdeno Chara participated in the 2004, and 2016 World Cup of Hockey representing Team Europe.

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