Nasser El Sonbaty Net Worth

Background and career

Nasser El Sonbaty (Arabic: ناصر السنباطي; born 15 October 1965 – 20 March 2013) was an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He represented FR Yugoslavia at competitions. Born in Stuttgart, Sonbaty began bodybuilding in 1983. His first appearance in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1994, where he placed 7th. His best placing in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1997, where in a controversial result he placed 2nd behind Dorian Yates. Many bodybuilders, including Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman, agree he deserved 1st place in that year's contest. After placing 2nd in the Arnold Classic twice, in 1997 and 1998, he won the title in 1999, defeating Kevin Levrone. He was known for his shoulder development.