The Manchester United and Real Madrid icon is the highest-paid player in the world, but just how much does he make in Saudi Arabia?
Being a professional footballer is a childhood dream for many and it’s not just the prospect of playing in front of packed stadiums that is so appealing to those pursuing a career in the football industry.
Part of the appeal is also the financial rewards, with those making it big in the game ranking among the highest paid athletes in the world. …CONTINUE READING
Cristiano Ronaldo is without a doubt one of those who made it big and the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star is arguably among the richest athletes across the globe.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary in numbers
Cristiano Ronaldo has never really had an awful lot of reasons to complain about his wages throughout his career, but his financial situation went to the next level when he made the move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
The Sporting CP academy graduate earns a whopping £3.17 million ($4m) per week, which puts him on well over £160m ($210m) per year.
Weekly wages GBP £3.17 million
Weekly wages USD $4,049,851
Annual wages GBP £164,855,482
Annual wages USD $210,592,240