Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become a billionaire, following his recent two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr worth $710 million. This deal includes a $48 million signing bonus and a 15% ownership stake in the club, highlighting his key role in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious football plans ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo’s career earnings, boosted by major endorsement deals like his lifetime contract with Nike, have helped him reach a net worth of $1 billion.
Ronaldo surpasses his longtime rival Lionel Messi, whose net worth is estimated at around $850 million after his move to Inter Miami. He also out-earns football legend David Beckham, whose career and business ventures have brought him an estimated $600 million. Ronaldo’s new contract sets a record for the highest annual salary in sports history.
Despite his incredible wealth, Ronaldo is still behind Faiq Bolkiah, the Brunei prince and professional footballer, who is considered the richest player in the world with an estimated net worth of $20 billion thanks to his royal family background. Bolkiah plays for the Brunei national team and a Thai club but comes from one of the world’s wealthiest families.
