Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has become the first player to reach billionaire status while continuing his football career, according to Bloomberg statistics. Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index shows that the 40-year-old Ronaldo’sd Ronaldo’s net worth is now valued at $1.4 billion. This includes $550 million in earnings from 2002 to 2023, as well as sponsorship deals and TV commercials, including a Nike contract worth $18 million annually that has lasted for over 10 years.
Ronaldo transferred to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in 2023 with a contract totaling $200 million in earnings. Recently, he renewed his contract with Al Nassr for a two-year deal worth a total of $400 million. Lionel Messi, who is Ronaldo’s closest rival, has also seen a significant increase in his net significant increase in his net worth, with his football-related earnings, excluding business income, exceeding $600 million according to the Bloomberg Index. Additionally, it has been agreed that Messi will receive a share in Inter Miami, the team he currently plays for, upon the conclusion of his career there.
