Cristiano Ronaldo has made history as football’s first billionaire player, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker’s wealth comes from career earnings, investments, and endorsements.
Ronaldo’s earnings breakdown includes:
– Over $550 million in salary between 2002 and 2023
– A decade-long deal with Nike worth almost $18 million a year
– A record-breaking annual salary of £177 million at Al-Nassr in 2022
– A new two-year deal with Al-Nassr reportedly worth over $400 million
Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s longtime rival, has earned over $600 million in pre-tax salary, including $20 million in guaranteed annual pay since 2023. Ronaldo’s income dwarfs Messi’s, with estimates suggesting he’s earning around 10 times more .
