Key Takeaways:
- Ronaldo’s net worth reached $1.4 billion (£1bn/€1.2bn) after he signed a historic two-year contract extension with Al-Nassr in June
- The Portuguese star, aged 40, now earns £178 million per year, with a daily wage of £488,000 and a signing-on fee potentially rising to £38 million
- Ronaldo is targeting the unprecedented milestone of 1,000 official goals, needing 54 more, and will continue that pursuit in Portugal’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ireland and Hungary
Record-Breaking Wealth: Ronaldo’s Billionaire Status Confirmed
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new standard for financial achievement in football by officially entering the billionaire’s club. Citing a recent Bloomberg report, the legendary forward’s net worth has reportedly soared to $1.4 billion (£1bn/€1.2bn), making him the first footballer to ever reach this financial milestone. This follows his decision to extend his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in June, a deal labelled as the most lucrative in the history of sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire football player, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, thanks to a huge Saudi deal in the twilight of his career.
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This newly signed two-year deal guarantees Ronaldo an annual salary of £178 million, equating to an astonishing £488,000 per day. Furthermore, he is reported to have received an initial signing-on bonus of £24.5 million ($32.8m/€28.2m), which will increase to £38 million ($51m/€43.8m) if the contract’s second year is triggered.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $1.4 billion (£1bn/€1.2bn) |
| Annual wage | £178 million |
| Daily wage | £488,000 |
| Signing-on fee (year 1) | £24.5 million ($32.8m/€28.2m) |
| Signing-on fee (year 2) | £38 million ($51m/€43.8m) |
Illustrious Career and Unprecedented Success
Ronaldo’s unparalleled career has seen him amass an impressive array of honours. Across spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, he has captured seven league titles and five Champions League trophies. The Portugal captain remains the most-capped male international footballer in history and currently holds the record for the most official goals scored by any male player, with a total of 946.
His financial feat also places him among an elite group of global athletes who have reached billionaire status, joining the likes of Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James, as previously listed by Forbes.
Ronaldo Eyes New Goals After Historic Prize
Despite this latest achievement and urging from his family to retire, Ronaldo has signalled his intent to continue breaking new ground in the sport. Speaking after receiving the inaugural Prestige Award at the Portugal Football Globe Awards gala, Ronaldo expressed: “I want to keep playing for a few years, not many, I have to be honest. I want to thank all my team-mates, for having learned from all of them – and even from this younger generation as well. For me, it’s a privilege to be with you. Our [Portugal’s] goal is to win the next two games and be in the World Cup. The World Cup will come soon. We have to think solely and exclusively about the present, but with our thoughts ahead. It would be a dream.
“People, especially my family, say, ‘It’s time for you to stop. You’ve done everything. Why do you want to score a thousand goals?’ But I don’t think so. I think I’m still producing good things, I’m helping my club and the national team, and why not keep going? I’m sure that when it’s over, I’ll leave feeling fulfilled, because I gave it my all. I know I don’t have many more years, but I try to enjoy the few I have to the fullest.
“If it were 20 years ago, I would say I wanted to ‘eat the world.’ Now I don’t see things that way. Age allows you to think differently. I have a philosophy of living day by day. Things go by so quickly, things change, and you can’t make long-term plans. Right now, I make short-term plans because it gives me more energy that way. It gives me more of a will to live. That’s what I try to do: enjoy each day, training session by training session, game by game. The rest will soon be seen.”
Chasing Another Historic Record
Ronaldo’s next challenge is to eclipse the remarkable landmark of 1,000 official career goals. With his current official tally standing at 946, the forward is 54 goals away from achieving yet another first for a footballer. He will continue this quest in Portugal’s forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, as Roberto Martinez’s squad host the Republic of Ireland on Saturday before taking on Hungary three days later.
