Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer on the planet to cross the $1 billion mark in terms of total earnings. The Portuguese player is only the third sportsman ever to reach the milestone, according to Forbes, Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather Jr being the other two. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been named the fourth-highest earning celebrity this year by Forbes, other three being Roger Federer, Kylie Jenner, and Kanye West. The Portuguese forward’s earnings this year have been massively hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, as his salary has dropped after he took a 30% wage cut.

Cristiano Ronaldo is touted as one of the greatest players of this generation. The 35-year-old forward currently plies his trade with Italian giants Juventus. He is a right-footed player but doesn't undermine his left foot. He is currently the captain of his national team and has captained his team to the 2016 European Championship and 2019 UEFA Nations League victories. He also holds the record for most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League (128). The heartthrob of many fans, Ronaldo has four children and his current girlfriend is Georgina Rodriguez.

Footballing career:

Cristiano Ronaldo started his professional career at Sporting Lisbon, rising through the youth ranks of the club. He was signed by English club Manchester United in 2003. He spent six years in Manchester and helped them win the 2008 UEFA Champions League. He won his first Ballon d'Or here only. He signed for Real Madrid in 2009 in a transfer worth £80 m. He helped Real Madrid win four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles. After nine years in Madrid, he decided to join Juventus. Juventus shelled out £88 m for his signature. He helped Juventus win Serie A in his first season.

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Sponsorships and Net Worth:

The most popular footballer at the moment, Cristiano raked in £85million in 2019 from his wages and endorsement deals. He made £36m-a-year from brand endorsements such as Nike, with whom he has a lifetime contract. He also has his own CR7 brand. He has earned £500mn from wages alone in his entire career. He is also the highest-earning celebrity from social media. He earns almost £1m from one single social media post. According to Forbes, he will add a further £600m in 2022.

Sponsorships: Nike, Altice, Dazn, Herbalife, MTG, Unilever, Electronic Arts, Insparya, Clear, American Tourister, Abbott, Meraas.

Cars: Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI, Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, Bentley GT Speed, Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Ferrari 599 GTO, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Ferrari F430, Rolls Royce Phantom, Maserati GranCabrio, BMW M6, Bentley Continental GTC, Porsche Cayenne.

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