What is Ronaldo's net worth and how much does the former Brazil star earn?

Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima is revered by many in football for his frightening ability, but his appeal off the pitch helped him become a businessman

A World Cup winner, three-time World Footballer of the Year and two-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo was the biggest star in football from the mid-1990s until his retirement in 2011.

Hailed as "the most global of all athletes" by Nike back in 1998, the Brazilian striker known as O Fenomeno (The Phenomenon) found himself plastered on billboards, on television commercials and he even made an appearance on The Simpsons. Ronaldo's net worth is estimated to be around €300 million (£260m/$325m), though figures vary and it is difficult to pinpoint the exact number.

The bulk of his earnings over the years have come through football contracts and endorsement deals, but he has also made investments. As well as putting his money into a sports and entertainment agency, Ronaldo also used his wealth to purchase a majority share in Spanish team Real Valladolid in 2018.

Ronaldo's net worth is somewhat comparable to that of his former Real Madrid team-mate David Beckham, who similarly achieved superstar status during his playing days and is said to have a net worth of $450 million. However, the Brazilian lags slightly behind modern-day icons such as Lionel Messi ($400m) and Cristiano Ronaldo ($466m).