Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest players in world football, has reached another impressive milestone — he has become the world’s first trillionaire footballer.
According to the latest Billionaires Index by the American magazine Bloomberg, Ronaldo’s total wealth is estimated at US $ 4.4 billion, which is more than 393 billion Pakistani rupees.
An extraordinary increase in Ronaldo’s wealth
Ronaldo’s wealth increased significantly in June 2025, when he signed a new contract with Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr.
According to reports, the contract is worth $ 400 million, which is considered one of the largest financial agreements in sports history. According to Bloomberg, Ronaldo earned more than $550 million in salary alone from 2002 to 2023. In addition, his ten-year sponsorship deal with global sports brand Nike was a source of income of about $18 million per year. In addition, Ronaldo earned about $175 million through various international advertising deals. These ads include famous brands such as Clear, Herbalife, Tag Heuer, Armani and others. The most expensive contract in football history Ronaldo’s transfer from Manchester United to Saudi club Al-Nassr in 2023 proved to be the biggest news in world football.
Under this deal, he is being paid 177 million pounds (about $224 million) annually, which made him the highest-paid player in the world. Ronaldo, who is included in the list of global sports billionaires, has now joined the few global athletes who have earned billions from the field of play. They include basketball legends Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, golf star Tiger Woods and tennis champion Roger Federer. Success continues Ronaldo is not only financially successful, but he also shines on the field to this day. Even at the age of forty, he is performing brilliantly for Al-Nasr. His football career is decorated with five Ballon d’Or awards, multiple Champions League titles and hundreds of goals.   Ronaldo is a global powerhouse According to experts, Ronaldo has become more than just a player but a global brand. He has more than 650 million followers on Instagram, making him the most followed person in the world. His personal businesses, such as the CR7 fashion brand, fragrance line, hotels and gym chains, also play a significant role in his overall wealth.