The Manchester United and Real Madrid icon is the world’s highest-paid player, but how much does he earn from the Saudi Pro League?
According to international media reports, becoming a professional footballer is a childhood dream for many and it is not just the opportunity to play in front of a packed stadium that is so attractive to those who make a career in the football industry, those who succeed in the game are considered among the highest-paid athletes in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of those people who have made a big name, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star is considered one of the richest players in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s financial situation has reached a new level during his career since joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Nasr.
The Sporting CP academy graduate earns an astonishing £3.17m (US$4m) a week, taking his annual income to more than £160m (US$210m).
Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid player in the Saudi Pro League, earning twice as much as Karim Benzema and Neymar, who are second on the CPL’s list of highest earners.
