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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes multi-billionaire as staggering net worth revealed
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Ronaldo becomes first footballer to reach $2bn net worth, earning £224m in 2026 across salary, endorsements and business ventures.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in history to achieve a net worth exceeding $2 billion (£1.5 billion), according to Forbes' latest money list. The Al Nassr forward will earn £224 million in 2026, comprising £187 million from his Saudi club salary following a contract extension in June 2025, plus £37 million from endorsements with brands including Nike, Lego, Panini and Whoop. He extends his reign as the world's highest-paid footballer, ahead of Lionel Messi (£108 million) and Kylian Mbappé (£75 million). At 41, Ronaldo is also the first active athlete in sports history to surpass $2 billion in career earnings before taxes and agent fees.
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