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Bloomberg Puts Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth at $1.4 Billion, First Footballer on Billionaires Index

Bloomberg’s first-time valuation credits a lucrative Al‑Nassr extension plus decades of salary, major sponsorships and CR7 ventures.

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire
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Overview

  • Citing Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, multiple outlets report Ronaldo’s wealth at $1.4 billion, marking his debut on the ranking and a first for a footballer.
  • Reports point to a new or extended Al‑Nassr deal valued at more than $400 million, building on a tax‑advantaged Saudi package previously worth about $200 million per year with a reported $30 million signing bonus.
  • Bloomberg’s accounting includes more than $550 million in career salary from 2002–2023, a roughly $18 million‑per‑year Nike agreement over a decade, and endorsements exceeding $175 million.
  • Coverage places Ronaldo in a small cohort of billionaire athletes such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer, and compares his earnings trajectory with Lionel Messi’s.
  • Ronaldo remains an active player and said this week he is not preparing to retire, describing continued motivation to contribute for club and country.