Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First $1 Billion Player in 2025 – See How He Did It

In June 2025, Ronaldo signed a record-breaking $620 million Al Nassr extension, sealing billionaire status.

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Ronaldo earns a base salary of $200 million yearly, plus massive endorsement and bonus deals.

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His endorsements with Nike, Herbalife, and CR7 brand bring in $150 million annually.

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Ronaldo’s lifetime Nike deal, signed in 2016, is worth $1 billion with a $100 million bonus.

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Performance bonuses include $80k per goal, $4 million for league titles, and more.

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He owns luxury homes worldwide, including a $21.6M Portugal megamansion with a 30-car garage.

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Off the pitch, Ronaldo runs the CR7 empire – clothing, fragrances, hotels, gyms, and more.

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By retirement, Ronaldo’s career earnings could exceed $2 billion – no footballer has done it before.

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From Madeira streets to football billionaire – Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey is unmatched in sports history.

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