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Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially joined the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. He is the first football player in history to become a billionaire.
The milestone comes after over two decades of top-level earnings, smart business moves, and a record-breaking contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg reports that Ronaldo has extended his deal with Al-Nassr until 2027 for over $400 million including salary, bonuses and image rights.
His annual base salary is $200 million with additional incentives for performance and trophies. The deal is tax-free which further accelerates his wealth.
The Portuguese icon also has an estimated 15% ownership stake in Al-Nassr which adds a long-term equity component to his earnings. Beyond his playing contract, his global appeal continues to bring in massive sponsorship deals.
According to Forbes, his football income and endorsements earned him $275 million in 2025 – more than any other athlete this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer, according to @business 💰 pic.twitter.com/DE4hEAzy91
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 8, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo’s expanding Billion-Dollar business empire
Off the pitch Ronaldo has built a huge business empire under his CR7 brand which includes:
- Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels, a partnership with Pestana Group with properties in Madeira, Lisbon, Madrid, Marrakech and expanding to new cities.
- CR7 Fitness, a global gym franchise launched with Crunch Fitness.
- A successful clothing and fragrance line, alongside eyewear and footwear collections.
- A portfolio of real-estate investments in Madrid, Lisbon, Marbella and New York.
- Endorsement contracts with Nike (lifetime deal), Clear, Herbalife, Tag Heuer and other brands that bring in tens of millions each year.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career earnings, combining club salaries, bonuses and sponsorships, now exceed $1 billion. His ongoing business ventures and investments take his estimated wealth well past that mark.
Analysts say billionaire valuations can fluctuate depending on how private assets are counted, but Bloomberg’s inclusion of Ronaldo in its index confirms he’s one of the world’s richest athletes and entrepreneurs.
