Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make history both on and off the field. While his exceptional performance remains his trademark, in recent months he has made headlines for reasons beyond football. His record-breaking contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia not only transformed the global sports market but also made him the first billionaire footballer in the world.
According to Bloomberg, the Portuguese star signed a tax-free deal worth $200 million per year, an unprecedented figure in sports history. This agreement cemented his status as one of the most influential players of all time and pushed his net worth past $1 billion.
A multi-billion achievement for Ronaldo
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Bloomberg estimates that Cristiano Ronaldo’s fortune exceeds $1.4 billion. That’s a number few global athletes can match. Since his move to Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has raised the level of local football and boosted worldwide interest in the Saudi league, which now attracts international stars and fresh investment.
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Despite these staggering figures, Ronaldo’s earnings still fall short of some record-breaking deals in other sports. For instance, baseball star Juan Soto signed a $765 million contract with the New York Mets this year, setting a new global record and becoming one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
With this new financial milestone, Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirms his status as a global icon — not only for his talent on the pitch but also for his ability to transcend borders and redefine what it means to be a modern sports superstar.
