Ronaldo Joins Football’s Billionaire Club: The Billion-Dollar Breakthrough in the Saudi Era
Cristiano Ronaldo, now with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has become the first footballer to exceed 1 billion pounds in wealth. The milestone follows a new, lucrative Saudi contract after his 2022 move from Europe. Bloomberg cites a net worth around $1.4 billion, buoyed by salary and branding. Ronaldo defends the move’s competitiveness while acknowledging hard work and longevity remain key to his ongoing success.