Overview

• Bloomberg added Cristiano Ronaldo to its Billionaires Index for the first time, estimating his wealth at about $1.4 billion and making him the first footballer to reach that mark.
• The primary driver is his 2025 contract extension at Al-Nassr, reported at over $400 million, following an initial 2023 package of roughly $200 million per year plus bonuses in Saudi Arabia’s tax-free system.
• Bloomberg’s analysis also cites long-running endorsements, including a major Nike agreement, and revenue from CR7-branded businesses such as hotels, gyms and product lines.
• Ronaldo’s earnings trajectory diverged from Lionel Messi’s after 2023, with Messi on a lower salary at Inter Miami and reported to have a potential future equity component in the club.
• The valuation underscores how Saudi Pro League spending, backed by state-linked investment, has reshaped elite football pay scales and lifted Al-Nassr’s star to unprecedented personal wealth.