Ronaldo the first billionaire player - Bloomberg
Published: 10/8/2025

Cristiano Ronaldo named football's first billionaire player by Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker's net worth calculated at $1.4bn, considering earnings, investments, and endorsements. Ronaldo earned over $550m in salary from 2002 to 2023, with key sponsorships like a $18m/year Nike deal.