What is Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth and number of goals scored have one thing in common – they’re both incredibly high.

Regarded as one of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the sport, Ronaldo’s skills have cemented his status as a global icon, far beyond the world of football. He is edging closer to scoring 1,000 goals and has played over 1,250 matches – and it doesn’t stop there.

While he isn’t the richest person in the world, Ronaldo joins the ranks of sporting greats like David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, Michael Jordan and Rory McIlroy in being extremely wealthy.

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Forbes estimates Ronaldo’s net worth to be an astonishing $275 million, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world – and the first footballer to surpass $1 billion in career earnings.

Last year, Ronaldo’s social media channels exceeded 1 billion followers across Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), making him the world’s most-followed athlete and the first person to ever achieve this feat, according to the BBC.

Ronaldo’s reach has only expanded since launching his own YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, which now has over 75 million followers. Ronaldo’s brand partnerships, including his CR7 enterprise, have added to his wealth.

We look at how Cristiano Ronaldo built his fortune and whether he’s set to hang up his boots in the near future.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth

Cristiano Ronaldo's football career is one of the most storied in the history of the sport. Born in Madeira, Portugal, in 1985, Ronaldo began playing football at a young age and quickly caught the attention of top scouts from some of Europe's elite football clubs.

Ronaldo didn’t waste any time rising to the top of the game, signing up with Manchester United in 2003. Over the next few years, he helped the Red Devils win numerous league titles and Champions League trophies. In 2008, he claimed his first Ballon d'Or award.

The next year, Ronaldo achieved the first of what would become a string of world-record transfer fees. Real Madrid paid £80 million for the player – a move that led the football club to numerous victories, including multiple league titles and four Champions League trophies. Along the way, Ronaldo added three more Ballon d'Or awards to his name, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

As he entered his 30s, Ronaldo continued to dominate the field. In 2018, he transferred to Juventus, where he led the team to two Serie A titles.

He returned to Manchester United in August 2021, but just a year later, he made his most lucrative switch, signing with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. According to Goal.com, the player earns a whopping £3.18 million per week, or well over £165 million in a year.

Cristiano Ronaldo's investment portfolio

Ronaldo is not just a talented football player, he’s also a savvy businessman.

One of his most notable business ventures is his partnership with the Pestana Hotel Group. In 2015, Ronaldo teamed up with the luxury hotel chain to open his first hotel, Pestana CR7, in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira. The hotel features 48 rooms and suites, and a rooftop pool and bar. It has been a popular destination for tourists and football fans alike. Ronaldo has since opened hotels in Lisbon and Madrid.

His real estate portfolio is worth over £80 million, according to Hello! magazine. His most recent addition is a £22 million mansion in his home country. His other properties include a £6 million penthouse apartment in Portugal, a riverside mansion in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, and a warehouse-turned-mansion in Madeira renovated for £7 million, among several others.

Ronaldo also has a large presence in the fashion industry, with his underwear brand, CR7. He’s also collaborated with other fashion brands, including Tag Heuer, KFC and Armani, and has a lifetime deal with Nike worth as much as $1 billion, per Forbes. Meanwhile, Ronaldo has invested in a football app zujuGP and crypto platform Binance.

There’s also his impressive car collection that includes a limited edition £8.5 million Bugatti Centodieci, a Ferrari F12 TDF, a Porsche 911 and a Lamborghini Aventador, according to the duPont Registry.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire in 2025?

Ronaldo has ended speculation about his future by confirming that he will remain at Al Nassr this summer.

After leading Portugal to the UEFA Nations League trophy on 8 June, he said, “Future? Nothing will change. Al Nassr? Yes.”

At 40, Ronaldo is older than the typical age for a football player to retire. David Beckham hung up his boots at the age of 38, and Wayne Rooney stopped playing at 35. Luis Nani, another famed Portuguese footballer who was teammates with Ronaldo at Manchester United, announced his retirement last year at 38.

Regardless of his next move, Ronaldo's sizeable business interests off the pitch should stand him in good stead to remain one of the richest sports stars in the world.