Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved yet another historic milestone — and this time, it’s off the pitch. The Portuguese superstar has officially become football’s first active billionaire, with his net worth soaring past $1.4 billion, cementing his status not just as one of the game’s greatest athletes, but also as one of its most successful businessmen.
The 40-year-old Al Nassr forward continues to expand his global empire, combining lucrative football contracts, endorsement deals, and personal ventures. Ronaldo’s partnership with brands like Nike, Clear, and Herbalife, alongside his ownership of CR7-branded hotels, gyms, fragrances, and fashion lines, has propelled his earnings far beyond those of any other player in history.
Even at this stage of his career, Ronaldo remains among the world’s highest-paid athletes, reportedly earning over $200 million per year from his deal with Saudi club Al Nassr. His social media presence — boasting more than 600 million Instagram followers — further adds to his massive income, as companies compete for a spot on his platform.
Ronaldo’s achievement makes him not just a football icon, but a model of longevity and financial intelligence in sports. From humble beginnings in Madeira to becoming a billionaire while still active, his journey stands as proof that discipline, ambition, and relentless self-belief can redefine what’s possible in an athlete’s career.
> “It’s not just about money,” Ronaldo once said. “It’s about leaving a legacy — on and off the field.”
And with this new milestone, that legacy is only getting stronger.
