# Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first multi-billionaire

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- Published: 2026-10-23T04:06:31+00:00
- Author: Olamide

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become football’s first multi-
billionaire after the veteran forward raked in £225million this year.

 

According to Forbes, the Portuguese legend reportedly passed the $2billion mark 
in career earnings earlier this year, just six years after he was the first footballer
to surpass $1billion.

 

Ronaldo’s status comes as he again topped Forbes’ football rich list, aided by the
41-year-old continuing to earn a lucrative salary at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr,
estimated at £ 488,000 per day.

 

It was also revealed by Forbes that Ronaldo has earned £42million off the pitch 
over the course of the year, which has come via endorsements and his business ventures.

 

Ronaldo is joined in the top two by his longtime rival Lionel Messi, with the pair
occupying the highest two positions for the 12th time in the last 13 years.

 

Inter Miami star Messi is estimated to have earned £109million over the past year
and is expected to soon join Ronaldo in passing the $2billion career earnings milestone.

 

The Argentine legend’s total consists of over £52million in on-pitch earnings, boosted
by a further £56million from sponsorships and commercial deals. 

 

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe occupies third place on the list at £75million.

 

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr complete the top 
five with total earnings of £64million and £57million respectively.

 

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  TL;DR (AI Generated)

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly become football's first multi-billionaire after
surpassing two billion dollars in career earnings.

His massive wealth is driven by a lucrative salary at Al-Nassr and substantial income
from endorsements and business ventures.

Fellow rival Lionel Messi ranks second on the Forbes list, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling
Haaland, and Vinicius Jr rounding out the top five.

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