Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first football player to be recognized as a billionaire by Bloomberg. His wealth includes earnings from his playing career, investments, and sponsorships, with a net worth reported at $1.4 billion. Ronaldo's recent high earnings are partly from a significant contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr.
Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo is recognized as the first billionaire football player by Bloomberg.
- His net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion from career earnings, investments, and sponsorships.
- From 2002 to 2023, he earned more than $550 million in salary.
- Ronaldo signed a contract making him reportedly the best-paid player in football history with Al-Nassr, earning £177 million annually.
- He extended his contract with Al-Nassr, adding two years and reportedly over $400 million.
- Lionel Messi has earned over $600 million in his career and will receive a stake in his current club, Inter Miami, when he retires.
