How much does Cristiano Ronaldo earn at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing with Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in 2023 made headlines around the world.

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Beyond being the “end” of the Portuguese star’s career in European football, it meant one of the largest contracts for an athlete in the discipline in the Arab football league.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Arab club in 2023, automatically making him one of the richest sportsmen in the world.

For US$213 million and a two-and-a-half-year contract, CR7 was presented at the Al Nassr club with great fanfare.

Now, in the midst of this mega contract which, according to Forbes magazine, left Ronaldo as the highest-paid soccer athlete of 2024, it is interesting to see how this soccer superstar’s pact breaks down with his new team.

• Per second: $6.78
• Per minute: US$406.88
• Per hour: $24,413
• Per day: US$633,928
• Per week: US$4.43 million
• Per month: US$17.75 million

With this gain, Cristiano Ronaldo joins the Top 10 richest athletes in the world, according to the Celebrity Net Worth website, with a net income of US$600 million, behind even Lionel Messi (US$650M).

Cristiano Ronaldo: The highest paid athlete of 2023

The 39-year-old earned a total of $260 million between May 1, 2023, and May 1, 2024. Ronaldo earned $200 million for his work on the field and $60 million off it.

Along with Ronaldo, seven other sports professionals each surpassed $100 million in total earnings in the past year.

Rounding out the top three were Jon Rahm, with an estimated $218 million in earnings, followed by Argentina’s Lionel Messi, with $135 million. According to Forbes, the list includes athletes who were active at any time during the 12-month period analyzed.

Forbes explains that its on-field earnings figures include all prize money, salaries and bonuses earned and, in some football-related situations, image rights deals with clubs.

While outside earnings are an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees, income from memorabilia and licensing, plus cash income from any business operated by the athlete, Forbes does not deduct taxes or agent fees.

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