Cristiano Ronaldo Achieves Historic Milestone: First Footballer with One Billion Dollars in Net Worth
The Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reached an unprecedented milestone in the history of football. Following his recent renewal with Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, according to data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, he has become the first footballer to surpass one billion dollars in net worth, reaching 1.4 billion dollars.
In addition to his salary income, the report highlights the ten-year contract with Nike, valued at almost 18 million annually, and agreements with brands such as Armani and Castrol, which added more than 175 million to his fortune. His transfer to Al-Nassr in 2023 generated approximately 200 million annually tax-free, plus a signing bonus of 30 million. Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence extends beyond the playing field. With 665 million followers, he is the person with the most followers on Instagram, which represents a significant source of income. In the sports field, Cristiano joined Al-Nassr after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, following his time at Manchester United. He is currently concentrated with the Portuguese national team, preparing for the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Cristiano has accumulated more than $550 million in salaries between 2002 and 2023.
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This tournament is of great importance for Cristiano, who has yet to win the World Cup in his five previous participations: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022. In all these editions, Ronaldo has scored at least one goal.
If he participates in the Portuguese selection in 2026, he could become the first footballer to play in six editions of the World Cup, a feat that Leo Messi with Argentina could also achieve.
