US EditionRonaldo Becomes First Football Billionaire With Big Saudi Contract
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to reach billionaire status, following his contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in June 2025.
- This milestone reflects over twenty years of record-breaking performance at elite clubs and the unprecedented financial rewards offered by Gulf state teams.
- Ronaldo's wealth now totals an estimated $1.4 billion, with his latest Al-Nassr deal valued at over $400 million through various salary, bonuses, and equity components.
- Bloomberg highlighted that his income from Al-Nassr rivals makes him 'set to bank around 492m over the next two years' and cements his position as sport's highest earner.
- The agreement demonstrates how Gulf investment is reshaping both the finances and influence of global football.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer, says report
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The Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first multimillionaire player in history after signing a contract with Al Nassr earlier this year, according to Bloomberg's Multimillionaire Index.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, says report
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great’s net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion. The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than $400 million. Bloomberg said that Ronaldo earned more than $550m in salary between 2002 and 2023, …
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