Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire in football history.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire in football history.

09.10.2025 17:35

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire player in football history with a net worth of $1.4 billion. The star, who multiplied his wealth with a massive contract at Al-Nassr, also gained a strong position in the business world through his investments in Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has achieved countless successes in football history, has now earned the title of the world's first dollar billionaire footballer. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Portuguese star's wealth has reached 1.4 billion dollars.

AL-NASSR CONTRACT INCREASED HIS FORTUNE

Throughout his career, Ronaldo has amassed great wealth through salary, sponsorship, and investment income. Between 2002 and 2023, he earned 550 million dollars in salary, 18 million dollars annually from his deal with Nike, and 175 million dollars from other brands.

However, the real increase in his wealth occurred with his transfer to Al-Nassr in 2023. The star player is now the highest-paid player in sports history with a contract that earns him over 400 million dollars annually. His contract also includes perks such as tax-exempt earnings, a private jet allowance, and a 15% stake in the club.

INVESTING IN PORTUGAL

Ronaldo's financial assets are managed by Swiss financial expert Miguel Marques. In his Portugal-based investments, the CR7 brand, hotels, gyms, and media ventures stand out. Additionally, apart from his luxury residence in Lisbon and properties in Madeira, he is building a new mansion worth approximately 20 million euros in the Quinta da Marinha area.

POST-FOOTBALL PLAN: CLUB OWNERSHIP

The 40-year-old superstar plans to retire from football at Al-Nassr in the final phase of his career. In the post-football period, he expresses his dream of owning a club. With his 15% stake in Al-Nassr, Ronaldo also plays an active role in the business world, maintaining his position at the pinnacle of both football and finance.

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