Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first billionaire football player
- Valerie Charoux
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read

Billionaire News - Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first billionaire football player, with a net worth valued at USD 1.4 billion, according to a new report by Bloomberg.
What are the sources of Cristiano Ronaldo’s wealth in 2025?
The sources of Cristiano Ronaldo’s (CR7) wealth in 2025 are as follows:
1 - Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary & declared earnings:
a) Between 2002 and 2023: Ronaldo earned over USD 550 million
b) When Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in 2022, he reportedly became the best-paid player in football history with an annual salary of £177m.
c) Ronaldo signed a new two-year deal - reportedly worth more than $400m (£298m) - which will keep him at the club beyond his 42nd birthday.
2 - Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sponsorship deals:
Ronaldo’s Sponsorship deals with brands. such as Castrol and Armani, include a 10-year contract with Nike that is worth USD 18 million per year.
3 - Cristiano Ronaldo’s business investments:
Ronaldo’s business investments include investments in hotels, hair clinics and in the Portuguese Media Industry among others.