Overview

• Bloomberg added the Al-Nassr and Portugal forward to its Billionaires Index, the first footballer to appear on the ranking.
• Ronaldo’s income spiked after a 2023 move to Saudi Arabia and a June 2025 renewal reportedly exceeding $400 million, with tax-advantaged pay and a reported 15% stake in Al-Nassr.
• From 2002 to 2023 he earned more than $550 million in salary, while a long-term Nike deal worth about $18 million annually and other endorsements contributed over $175 million.
• His CR7 ventures in fashion, hotels, gyms and other investments add to his fortune but are secondary to playing contracts in Bloomberg’s assessment.
• Lionel Messi has earned more than $600 million in pre-tax salary and is not listed as a billionaire, with some reports noting a future Inter Miami equity stake tied to retirement.