Cristiano Ronaldo, an all-time great in the football landscape, has become the first footballer in the world to be designated a 'billionaire'. Ronaldo reached the milestone after signing a new contract with Al-Nassr, the club he plays for in the Saudi Pro League. Although Ronaldo always had to compete with Lionel Messi for top laurels in the sport, this is one aspect of the game where the Portuguese has now taken a significant lead. Messi and Ronaldo had similar earnings and brand value for the most part of their career before the Portuguese decided to join the cash-rich Saudi Pro League in 2023, while Messi went to the Major League Soccer in the United States of America.
Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Billionaire Footballer. A Breakdown
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become the first 'billionaire' footballer in the world, thanks to his new Al-Nassr contract.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo is the first footballer to be designated a billionaire worldwide according to a report
- Ronaldo signed a contract extension with Al-Nassr in June 2025 worth over USD 400 million
- Ronaldo’s net worth is USD 1.4 billion, including earnings, endorsements, and investments
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The deal that put him over the billion-dollar mark was reportedly a contract extension that he signed with Al-Nassr in June 2025. It has been said that the new contract is worth over USD 400 million. He has also received a 15% stake in Al-Nassr as part of the new deal.
With an unmatched social media presence (over 660 million Instagram followers), an impressive real estate portfolio, and multiple business investments, Ronaldo is set to remain among the top-earning sportspersons in the world, even long after his retirement.
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