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Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth

Football’s biggest earner, with a brand that extends far past the pitch.

By Net Worth Watch Editorial · Reviewed by Net Worth Watch Research

Last updated Nov 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Portrait photograph of Cristiano Ronaldo
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Estimated net worth

$1.2 Billion

USD · As of November 3, 2026

Source of wealth
Al Nassr, CR7 brand, Nike
Nationality
Portugal
Estimate by
CelebrityNetWorth

What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth?

CelebrityNetWorth estimates his fortune at $1.2 billion. He became the first active footballer to pass a billion dollars in 2020, before the move to Saudi Arabia.

Sources of wealth

His Al Nassr contract signed in December 2022 is reported as the largest in football, with a salary and commercial package worth around $200 million a year.

The CR7 brand covers footwear, underwear, fragrances and a hotel chain with Pestana. A lifetime Nike agreement and a stream of endorsements add to the total.

How the fortune was built

Ronaldo moved from Sporting to Manchester United at 18, then to Real Madrid in 2009 for a then world record fee. Nine years in Madrid produced four Champions League titles and unprecedented commercial reach.

He has five Champions League wins in total and is the competition’s all-time top scorer, which keeps his licensing value high even past 40.

How we estimate it

We publish the CelebrityNetWorth estimate dated 3 November 2026. Club contracts are widely reported, while endorsement terms and private companies are not disclosed.

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