US EditionRonaldo Becomes First Football Billionaire With Big Saudi Contract
Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth reached $1.4 billion, fueled by a record $400 million Saudi contract, endorsements, and his global CR7 brand, Bloomberg reported.
- 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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At the age of 40, the Portuguese quintuple Ballon d的Gold is still a little more in the legend of football and sport. This, thanks to the recent extension of a contract that was already initially fierce.
Cristiano Ronaldo Is First Billionaire Football Player
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first football billionaire -- his net worth has now climbed to $1.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. During more than two decades at some of... -October 08, 2025 at 05:19 am EDT MarketScreener
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first football billionaire in history, according to business and marketing portal Bloomberg. The 40-year-old broke the billion-euro mark with his latest contract extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nasr, worth just under 360 million euros.
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