Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to be valued as a billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. His earnings are largely from a lucrative contract with Al-Nassr and endorsements. Ronaldo has expressed he will continue playing football despite his family's suggestions to retire.
Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion.
- He is the first footballer to become a billionaire.
- Ronaldo signed a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr worth over $400 million.
- He earned over $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023.
- Ronaldo has a decade-long endorsement deal with Nike worth nearly $18 million each year.
- Other endorsements with brands like Armani and Castrol added over $175 million to his earnings.
- Ronaldo is among a small group of billionaire athletes, including Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
- Ronaldo said he intends to continue playing football despite nearing retirement age.
