Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Nassr in January 2023 has caught the attention of many people for many reasons. The 39-year-old Portuguese star is currently playing in Asia, where many believe he will finally start to turn his career around.

Ronaldo receives around $213 million a year from Al Nassr.

Ronaldo’s decision to join Al Nassr was a complex one, and the club’s attractive offer undoubtedly influenced his final decision. Despite already being one of the richest footballers in the world, Ronaldo’s deal with Saudi Arabia puts him in a league of his own.

How much is Ronaldo paid in Saudi Arabia?

According to many reports, Al Nassr pays Ronaldo around $213 million a year. Notably, only a small portion of this involves him actually playing football, while image rights and commercial contracts are said to account for more than half of his total income while in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia itself is also expected to help pay Ronaldo’s salary when they use the Portuguese star in their bid to co-host the 2030 World Cup, something Al Nassr have denied.

Ronaldo’s huge salary is equivalent to:

Monthly: $17.75 million

Weekly: $4.43 million

Daily: 633,928 USD

Per hour: 24,413 USD

Per minute: 406.88 USD

Per second: 6.78 USD

Term of contract

Ronaldo signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to play for Al Nassr in January 2023. That means the forward will play for Saudi Arabia until mid-2025, when he will be 40, an age at which he previously hinted he wanted to retire.

If Ronaldo also becomes an ambassador for Saudi Arabia’s campaign to host the 2030 World Cup, he could also remain in the country for longer than his playing contract, depending on the progress of the campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo in the Al Nassr shirt.

Is Ronaldo the richest athlete?

In terms of annual salary, Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is the richest contract in the history of the sport.

While Lionel Messi’s previous contract with PSG initially saw him earn more than Ronaldo before his move to MLS with Inter Miami ($674 million compared to $536 million), the Portuguese star’s annual salary far exceeds any salary Messi receives.

After these two global icons, NFL player Patrick Mahomes has the next richest contract with a 10-year period, helping him earn $503 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth

With the deal guaranteeing a profitable final few years for Ronaldo on the pitch, his net worth is sure to only increase.

According to various reports, this former Portuguese player is estimated to have a net worth of around $500 million.

Forbes reported that Ronaldo earned $115 million in 2022 alone, a figure that will skyrocket in 2023 and 2024 thanks to his contract with Al Nassr.