Lent.az
Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time "Ballon d'Or" winner and one of the most prolific scorers in football history, has become the first active athlete to reach a total earnings of $2 billion.
Lent.az reports that the "Forbes" magazine published this information.
According to the publication's estimates, the footballer will earn $250 million for his appearances for Al-Nassr club of Saudi Arabia in the 2026/2027 season, and $50 million from advertising contracts and other business projects.
According to the source, next year the total earnings of Argentine striker Lionel Messi, who will play for the US club Inter Miami, will also exceed $2 billion.
41-year-old Ronaldo is a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, European champion, and two-time UEFA Nations League winner. He is among the top scorers in the history of national teams, European championships, the Champions League, and intercontinental club World Cups.
Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nassr club since December 2022. During his career, he has also played for Portugal's Sporting, England's Manchester United, Spain's Real Madrid, and Italy's Juventus clubs.
