Worth US$1.4 billion! Cristiano Ronaldo sets a new record in football history!

According to multiple media reports, with generous endorsement income, shrewd investments and record-breaking salary, Ronaldo's net worth has exceeded US$1.4 billion, becoming the first superstar in football history with assets exceeding US$1 billion.

According to statistics from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, between 2002 and 2023, Ronaldo’s salary income alone was as high as 550 million US dollars. This year, after he renewed his contract with Riyadh Victory, his salary alone exceeded US$400 million, which is tax-free.

Off the court, Ronaldo's global popularity has made him one of the most commercially valuable athletes in history. He signed a ten-year endorsement deal with Nike, earning nearly $18 million a year.

His endorsement cooperation with Armani, Castrol and other companies has earned him more than 175 million US dollars in income. In addition, top brands such as TAG Heuer, Samsung, Unilever and Louis Vuitton also have cooperative relationships with Ronaldo.

C Ronaldo has his own brand CR7, which includes customized perfumes, underwear, shoes, and even bottled mineral water. Ronaldo has also invested in hotel chains, gyms and media groups, but these businesses have brought him limited wealth.

Unlike many other athletes, Ronaldo's wealth mainly comes from his player contracts rather than off-field investments.

For example, tennis superstar Federer, his real source of wealth is the 3% stake in the Swiss shoe company On purchased in 2019. As the value of his brand has soared, so has his wealth, with his stake alone now worth as much as $500 million.

Similarly, Jordan, one of the greatest players in basketball history, has a total career salary income of approximately US$90 million. But thanks to long-term cooperation with brands such as Nike and Gatorade, his net worth has reached approximately US$3.8 billion. He also co-owns a NASCAR team and holds a minority stake in the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.

Although Ronaldo now lives an extremely luxurious and famous life, he has never forgotten his humble upbringing.

C Ronaldo said in a previous interview: "When I was eleven or twelve years old, our family had no money. My father was an alcoholic, and the family was extremely financially strapped. My brothers and sisters and I often waited outside McDonald's late at night, hoping that the staff would secretly give us the remaining burgers."