Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire player

By Carl Markham, PA

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, according to Bloomberg.

The 40-year-old’s net worth has been estimated at €1.2 billion by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the world’s richest people.

Ronaldo’s valuation takes into account career earnings, investments and endorsements, with Bloomberg estimating his salary income between 2002 and 2023 was more than €470 million.

His move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2022 saw him sign for a reported annual salary of €200 million, and he has since signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until 2027.

He also has a €15.5 million a year sponsorship deal with Nike.