It pays to be Cristiano Ronaldo — literally.
For over a decade, the 35-year-old has been among the highest-paid athletes on the planet, and he remains in the global elite despite having taken a pay cut when he joined Juventus in 2018.
As popular Ronaldo has been on the field, the Portuguese star has maybe even more fame away from the game. Ronaldo has one of the largest social media followings of any celebrity, and earnings from his numerous endorsements rival his huge paycheque from Juve.
Ronaldo is a star in every sense of the word and is paid accordingly. But how much is he worth? Let's find out.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's salary?
Despite being the highest-paid player in Serie A, Ronaldo actually earns less money from Juventus than he did while with Real Madrid.
His four-year deal — of which he's entering the third season — pays him about €54 million annually, according to Forbes. Juve's investment was sound, as the club reportedly sold nearly enough Ronaldo jerseys in the first 24 hours of his deal to pay off his entire first season's salary.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth?
With his deals and salary, Forbes estimates Ronaldo's overall earnings at €88.7 million, putting him fourth on its ranking of highest-paid celebrities for 2020.
Meanwhile, Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at €422 million.
What endorsement deals does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Ronaldo's personal brand is almost unparalleled in the world of sports — it's right up there with that of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and LeBron James.
As such, the Juve star pulls in a fortune in annual off-field earnings. According to Forbes, Ronaldo drew over €38 million in endorsements over the past year from companies such as Nike, Herbalife and Unilever.
What other businesses does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
As noted, Ronaldo's personal brand is a powerful one. His CR7-branded clothing line and fragrances are among his highest-profile investments, but he's also the owner of a pair of hotels in Portugal.
Ronaldo has entered into partnerships for gyms and a hair-transplant clinic in recent years as he continues to diversify his holdings.
Does Cristiano Ronaldo do charity work?
In 2015, Dosomething.org recognized Ronaldo as the most charitable sportsperson in the world.
Since then, he's continued to promote a variety of causes, including UNICEF, World Vision and Save The Children.
How big is Cristiano Ronaldo's social media presence?
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player's superstar aura has translated into a massive following — in fact he's by far the most popular celebrity of any kind on social media.
His 132 million followers on Facebook trails only Facebook's own page and electronics manufacturer Samsung as the most popular on the platform. On Instagram, Ronaldo (238 million) leads all celebrity accounts by nearly 40 million followers, while his Twitter account (88 million) is fifth in the world behind former U.S. President Barack Obama and pop stars Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Rihanna.