How does Cristiano Ronaldo spend his US$500 million net worth? The Manchester United star has a lifetime deal with Nike, five Ferraris, an epic superyacht and owns the CR7 hotel empire

Aug 13 , 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez are no strangers to the luxury life, but the footballer has said his main focus is always family. Photos: @cristiano, @georginagio/Instagram

He earns from deals with Herbalife and Tag Heuer, and owns Rolls-Royce and McLaren cars, plus luxury property in Portugal and Spain – and calls UFC’s Conor McGregor his neighbour

He spends big on GF Georgina Rodríguez – we’re talking a Louis Vuitton jewellery box and a Cartier engagement ring – as well as buying bling like a Franck Muller watch for himself

Cristiano Ronaldo made US$115 million between May 2021 and May 2022, making him the third-highest-earning athlete in the world, according to Forbes.

It means the 37-year-old, who is widely regarded as the highest goal scorer in football history, has now earned well over US$1 billion during his illustrious career. He was declared “football’s first billionaire” back in 2020, although according to Celebrity Net Worth, he’s currently valued at US$500 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo, now with Manchester United, is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram

Here’s a breakdown of how the Manchester United forward makes and spends all that money.

Ronaldo took home more than US$30 million from on-field earnings last year

Cristiano Ronaldo is making around US$620,000 a week with Manchester United. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram

Ronaldo’s was earning around US$620,000 per week while playing for Manchester United last season, making him the highest-paid player in the English Premier League by a wide margin.

Manchester United’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring another goal during an English Premier League match at Old Trafford in 2021. Photo: AFP

Though his salary for this season has been cut by 25 per cent due to United’s failure to secure a place in the UEFA Champions League, he’ll still be the league’s second-highest earner, behind only Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.