UK's top 30 power players under 30 (6)
13:14, November 11, 2009 
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1 Lewis Hamilton, 24, racing driver
No longer F1 world champion, but Hamilton remains the hottest property in the sport, thanks to pop-star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer with the Pussycat Dolls, and a grand slam of brand endorsements. According to BusinessWeek: with his marketability and multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals, Hamilton is already drawing comparisons to sports megastars Tiger Woods and David Beckham.
2 Andy Murray, 22, tennis player
Once perceived as surly, the Scottish tennis player has dramatically improved his profile in the past 18 months. Earlier this year, he reached a career-high ranking of No 2 in the world and is set to cash in on his status after joining 19 Entertainment, the same management agent as David Beckham. Max Clifford thinks the sky is the limit for Murray. Providing he can continue to progress, he could earn 10 million within the next five years, he says.
3 Wayne Rooney, 24, footballer
Rooney is worth 15 million and enjoying lucrative sponsorship deals with Coca-Cola and EA Sports, with wife Coleen's high profile adding even more influence. About to become a father and set to shine in next year's World Cup, Rooney has also stated his ambition to go into football management. He has a great determination and hunger to win. That will never change. He plays as if he means it, says Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
4 Ashley Cole, 28, footballer
Currently basking in the halo of influence that radiates from his wife, the pop singer and X Factor judge Cheryl, Cole is looking to capitalize on his fame with movies. He co-produced the recent gangster film Dead Man Running, starring 50 Cent, with England teammate Rio Ferdinand. It's easy to forget he's a talented footballer, too. He has just signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea, where his boss, Carlo Ancelotti, believes his ball skills are going to get better and better. He is one of the best left-backs in the world, he says, but I believe his best is yet to come.
5 Jenson Button, 29, racing driver
Riding the crest of a wave after winning the F1 2009 drivers championship, and accompanied by a reputation as one of sport's playboys with a dry sense of humor, Button has plenty of pin-up appeal. Jenson is a fantastic racer and a very deserving world champion, says Ross Brawn, the Brawn GP team principal. His challenge now is to stay at the top.
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1 Lewis Hamilton, 24, racing driver
No longer F1 world champion, but Hamilton remains the hottest property in the sport, thanks to pop-star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer with the Pussycat Dolls, and a grand slam of brand endorsements. According to BusinessWeek: with his marketability and multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals, Hamilton is already drawing comparisons to sports megastars Tiger Woods and David Beckham.
2 Andy Murray, 22, tennis player
Once perceived as surly, the Scottish tennis player has dramatically improved his profile in the past 18 months. Earlier this year, he reached a career-high ranking of No 2 in the world and is set to cash in on his status after joining 19 Entertainment, the same management agent as David Beckham. Max Clifford thinks the sky is the limit for Murray. Providing he can continue to progress, he could earn 10 million within the next five years, he says.
3 Wayne Rooney, 24, footballer
Rooney is worth 15 million and enjoying lucrative sponsorship deals with Coca-Cola and EA Sports, with wife Coleen's high profile adding even more influence. About to become a father and set to shine in next year's World Cup, Rooney has also stated his ambition to go into football management. He has a great determination and hunger to win. That will never change. He plays as if he means it, says Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
4 Ashley Cole, 28, footballer
Currently basking in the halo of influence that radiates from his wife, the pop singer and X Factor judge Cheryl, Cole is looking to capitalize on his fame with movies. He co-produced the recent gangster film Dead Man Running, starring 50 Cent, with England teammate Rio Ferdinand. It's easy to forget he's a talented footballer, too. He has just signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea, where his boss, Carlo Ancelotti, believes his ball skills are going to get better and better. He is one of the best left-backs in the world, he says, but I believe his best is yet to come.
5 Jenson Button, 29, racing driver
Riding the crest of a wave after winning the F1 2009 drivers championship, and accompanied by a reputation as one of sport's playboys with a dry sense of humor, Button has plenty of pin-up appeal. Jenson is a fantastic racer and a very deserving world champion, says Ross Brawn, the Brawn GP team principal. His challenge now is to stay at the top.
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