Cristiano Ronaldo

Net worth $1 billion
Birthday February 5, 1985
Status In a Relationship
Country Portugal, United States
Ethnicity Portuguese
Source(-s) of wealth Footballer

How much is Cristiano Ronaldo Worth? Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth in 2026

$ 1 billion

Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth

$93,000,000 / year

Cristiano Ronaldo salary

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion as of October 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer who captains Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. The biggest recent development: he helped Al-Nassr win the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title and joined a global billionaires list in 2026.

Net worth	$1.2 billion (October 2026 estimate)
Estimated annual income	A guaranteed football salary of roughly $93 million a year, plus endorsements and the CR7 brand
Born	February 5, 1985, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Age	41
Country	Portugal
Occupations / sources of wealth	Professional footballer, businessman
Known for	Five Ballon d’Or awards, Real Madrid, Manchester United and the CR7 brand

How much is Cristiano Ronaldo worth in 2026?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion in October 2026. His wealth comes from record-setting contracts, endorsements and his CR7 business empire. His Al-Nassr deal was reported at about 200 million euros a year in total earnings, including a guaranteed salary of 90 million euros. A 2026 billionaire ranking put his fortune at $1.2 billion, though estimates vary. This is an estimate, not an audited figure.

Cristiano Ronaldo in 2026: what they’ve been up to

2025-26: led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title.
2025: won the Nations League with Portugal.
April 2026: ranked as the third highest-paid athlete of all time.
2026: added to a global billionaires list with a reported fortune of $1.2 billion.

How Cristiano Ronaldo makes money

Club salary: a deal with Al-Nassr reported at about 200 million euros a year in total earnings, including a 90 million euro guaranteed salary.
Endorsements: a long Nike partnership and deals with brands such as Armani, Tag Heuer and Castrol.
CR7 brand: underwear, fashion, leisure and home products.
Hotels: the Pestana CR7 hotels in Lisbon and Funchal.
Social media: the most popular athlete online, with over 1 billion followers across platforms.

Career timeline

1997: joined the Sporting CP youth system.
2003: made his debut for Portugal and signed with Manchester United for 12 million pounds.
2008: won the Champions League and his first Ballon d’Or.
2009: joined Real Madrid for 80 million pounds, a world record at the time.
2016: led Portugal to Euro 2016 and won the Champions League with Real Madrid.
2018: joined Juventus.
2021: returned to Manchester United.
2022: left Manchester United in November.
2023: joined Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
2025: won the Nations League with Portugal.
2026: won the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr.

Early life and background

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal on the island of Madeira, Portugal. He joined Sporting CP’s youth system in 1997 and made his senior debut at 17. His rise there led to a move to Manchester United in 2003. He has since become one of the most decorated players in football history, with five Ballon d’Or awards, 35 trophies and over 980 official goals.

Honors and records

Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards, five UEFA Champions Leagues and 35 trophies in all. He holds records for most official senior goals, with over 980, and most international appearances, with 234 caps for Portugal and 146 goals. He is the only player to score 100 goals with four clubs and to finish as top scorer in four domestic leagues. FIFA named him the world’s best player five times, and he has won four European Golden Shoes. Across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, he has more than 1 billion followers, a major driver of his endorsement value.

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Cristiano Ronaldo net worth FAQ

What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion as of October 2026.

How does Cristiano Ronaldo make money?

From his Al-Nassr salary, endorsements including Nike, the CR7 brand and the Pestana CR7 hotels.

How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, so he is 41 years old.

Where is Cristiano Ronaldo from?

He was born in Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

What is Cristiano Ronaldo doing now?

He plays for and captains Al-Nassr, which won the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title, and captains Portugal.

How is Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth estimated?

It is estimated from reported salaries, endorsement deals and business holdings. The figure is approximate and estimates vary.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.