He is one of the most followed figures in the world, with over 665 million followers on Instagram, where each of his posts can generate around €3.5 million, according to Hopper HQ.
His personal wealth has increased significantly in recent years — from around €500 million in 2022 to approximately €1.2 billion in 2024, according to Forbes.
Ronaldo is also a passionate collector of supercars, owning luxury models such as a $3 million Ferrari, a $2.5 million Bugatti Chiron, a $1.6 million Bugatti Veyron, and a Ferrari F12 TDF worth around $1 million, in addition to several other collectible cars.
According to estimates by Sportico, he is historically regarded as one of the highest-paid athletes of all time, with total career earnings estimated between $1.92 and $2.23 billion, placing him behind Michael Jordan ($4.15 billion) and Tiger Woods ($2.79 billion).
This economic and media dominance makes Cristiano Ronaldo not only a world-class figure on the pitch, but also a global icon off it.
