The world’s highest-paid footballer is the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend, but how much does he earn in Saudi Arabia?
Many people’s boyhood desire is to play professional football, and those who want to work in the sport are drawn to more than simply the idea of performing in front of crowded stadiums. Those that succeed in the game rank among the most paid athletes in the world, which adds to the allure of the sport. One of those who undoubtedly succeeded is Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player who is perhaps one of the wealthiest sportsmen in the world.
Throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has never had many reasons to be unhappy with his pay; nevertheless, when he joined Al Nassr of the Saudi Pro League, his financial predicament took a drastic turn. With a weekly salary of £3.17 million ($4 million), the Sporting CP academy graduate makes well over £160 million ($210 million) annually.
Weekly wages GBP £3.17 million
Weekly wages USD $4,049,851
Annual wages GBP £164,855,482
Annual wages USD $210,592,240
