Top 5 Sports Billionaires: Cristiano Ronaldo Joins the Elite Club

By Chirag
October 09, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Joins the Billionaire Club

Football’s first billionaire with a $1.4B net worth from salaries and endorsements.

Michael Jordan – Air Jordan

NBA legend whose on-court success and Jordan Brand made him a billionaire in 2014.

Magic Johnson – Business Mogul

Lakers legend turned entrepreneur who built his wealth through sports, real estate, and media ventures.

LeBron James – King of the Court

NBA superstar who used contracts, endorsements, and business ventures to become a billionaire.

Tiger Woods – Golf Legend

Golf champion who turned tournament wins, endorsements, and course investments into massive earnings.

Roger Federer – Tennis Maestro

Tennis legend with Grand Slam wins and major brand deals, making him one of the sport’s richest athletes.

Ronaldo’s Record-Breaking Move

His 2023 move to Al-Nassr made him the highest-paid footballer, earning £177M a year and 15% club ownership.

Career Earnings & Endorsements

Over $550M in salary and $175M from brands like Nike, Armani, and Castrol made Ronaldo a billionaire.

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