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Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Bloomberg Billionaires Index at $1.4 Billion as First Footballer

Bloomberg attributes the valuation to a Saudi contract with tax advantages alongside decades of top-tier endorsements.

Overview

  • Bloomberg’s estimate puts Ronaldo’s net worth at $1.4 billion, the first appearance by a footballer on the Billionaires Index.
  • Coverage cites his Al-Nassr agreement at roughly $400 million over two seasons, with Saudi tax treatment and perks including a private jet and staff support, and some reports mentioning a club equity stake.
  • Across 2002–2023 he earned more than $550 million in salaries, anchored by a long-term Nike deal near $18 million per year and additional sponsorships reported at over $175 million.
  • Ronaldo’s wealth is managed by Portuguese banker Miguel Marques, whose firm established in 2018 oversees about €1.4 billion in assets.
  • Comparisons in the reports note Lionel Messi’s higher lifetime pre-tax total yet far smaller recent guaranteed pay, with David Beckham’s peak earnings trailing both.