Ronaldo’s staggering payday: why he remains the highest-earner in sport
This year, Cristiano Ronaldo has done more than just find the back of the net on the field: he has firmly cemented his status as sport's most lucrative athlete. According to the latest figures from Forbes, Ronaldo pulled in an estimated $275 million in the 12-month period ending May 2025, a total that eclipses every other name in global sport. The Portuguese forward's remarkable haul is built on two core pillars: his contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and a sprawling array of endorsement deals that span the globe. On the pitch, his guaranteed income reached around $225 million, with endorsements contributing roughly $50 million.Why Ronaldo still dominatesDespite being in his early forties, Ronaldo remains not only active but financially dominant. His decision to join Al-Nassr back in 2023 has paid off not just in sporting terms but in commercial […]
