Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire player

Cristiano Ronaldo. <i>(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)</i>
Cristiano Ronaldo. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, according to Bloomberg.

The 40-year-old’s net worth has been estimated at £1.04billion by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the world’s richest people.


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Ronaldo’s valuation takes into account career earnings, investments and endorsements, with Bloomberg estimating his salary income between 2002 and 2023 was more than £410million.

His move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2022 saw him sign for a reported annual salary of £177m and he has since signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until 2027.

He also has a £13.4m a year sponsorship deal with Nike.

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