Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth 2022: How Much Money Does the Manchester United Star Make?

Now at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo is a football superstar who has been in a relentless battle to claim the title of world number one for more than a decade.

Ronaldo's career now seems to be in a slightly odd phase. He has undoubtedly grown accustomed to playing with some of the best teams ever formed. But now, he finds himself on a transitional side that struggles to establish their rhythm or identity, The Mirror reported.

But despite his team's struggles on the pitch, Ronaldo remains as feared and revered as ever - and his marketability shows no sign of fading.

According to Sport Bible, Ronaldo re-joined Manchester United in late August 2021, and he had sold £187 million worth of shirts by mid-September.

The five-time FIFA player of the year, who began his professional career at the age of 17 for Sporting Lisbon in 2003, has since enjoyed successful stints at Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United and even played as Portugal's captain.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Net Worth

Not only is he one of the greatest soccer players of all time, but Cristiano Ronaldo is also one of the wealthiest soccer players.

According to Marca, the 37-year-old Portuguese professional footballer is on a £480,000-a-week (US$643,668) contract with Manchester United, bringing his annual earnings to £25 million (US$33.5 million).

The five Ballon d'Ors and his other footballing achievements have reportedly helped boost his value. It also allowed him to make extra money outside of the game as plenty of companies or brands have wanted him as the face of their products.

According to The Mirror, Ronaldo has a net worth of £367 million or $500 million as of February this year.

The outlet noted that Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Juventus, a Turin-based professional football club, which he joined for a whooping £96 million in 2018. It was reportedly the highest fee ever paid by an Italian side.

During his time at Juventus in 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed $1 billion in career earnings. He was the first soccer player in history to crack $1 billion in career earnings.

Manchester United Forward Cristiano Ronaldo Is a Football Superstar, Businessman, Social Media Star

Cristiano Ronaldo is also considered as one of the world's most popular athletes, with more than a combined half-billion followers across Facebook (149 million), Instagram (344 million), and Twitter (94.3 million).

He became the first person in the world to reach 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in February 2021.

Ronaldo's earnings would also come from personal endorsements and partnerships with Nike, Armani Herbalife, Clear, Unilever, and his CR-7 brand.

Ronaldo also became the ambassador for Japanese tech company "SIXPAD," and the popular app LiveScore. But the biggest among his deals was with Nike, which was rumored to be around £15 million.

Apart from sponsorship and commercial partnerships, he also prioritized his enterprises to increase his cash flow. He has established his hotel empire, which he runs through the Pestana CR7 group in Funchal, Lisbon, and soon-to-be in other cities worldwide.

In 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo expanded his business portfolio by opening two hair transplant clinics in Spain and ten more in Portugal, bringing in an extra £85 million (US$114 million) a year.

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Written by: Jess Smith

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