Annual Salary of 300 Billion Won and Ultra-Luxury Properties Worldwide
Top Tier in Athlete Wealth Rankings
Solid Gold Faucets and a Private Beach
A Superstar Lifestyle Even After Retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo, the first footballer to become a billionaire, has once again demonstrated his status as the 'world's wealthiest sports star' by unveiling his ultra-luxurious mansion, where he plans to reside after retirement. On January 1, the British daily The Mirror reported that "Ronaldo is set to move into an ultra-luxurious mansion worth around 30 million pounds (approximately 58.4 billion Korean won) after his retirement, and construction on the property was recently completed." The mansion is located in an exclusive coastal resort about 50 kilometers from Lisbon, Portugal, and reportedly took more than three years to complete.
Pure gold faucet (left), Cristiano Ronaldo's body photo revealed on SNS. ChatGPT-generated image based on the description, Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram.
This mansion, considered the most expensive house in Portugal, is equipped with facilities reminiscent of a five-star hotel, including eight bedrooms, a large infinity pool, a state-of-the-art private cinema, a gym, a sauna, and a massage room. The bathrooms feature pure gold faucets, and the interior is adorned with the finest Italian marble and a specially commissioned Louis Vuitton mural for Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez. The swimming pool, in particular, boasts a unique design with a massive glass structure, allowing people to look up from the lower floor and watch swimmers through an underwater passage.
Cristiano Ronaldo's mansion, considered the most expensive house in Portugal, is equipped with facilities reminiscent of a five-star hotel, including eight bedrooms, a large infinity pool, a state-of-the-art private cinema, a gym, a sauna, and a massage room. The Mirror
The mansion's basement also includes a private garage capable of housing a supercar collection worth about 12 million pounds (approximately 23.3 billion Korean won). Ronaldo has also prioritized family life, with a dedicated playground for his five children and a private beach completely shielded from outside view. He even considered purchasing a nearby golf course to ensure privacy, highlighting the extraordinary security measures taken. Ronaldo already owns a penthouse in Lisbon with a 360-degree panoramic view, a seven-story mansion on Madeira Island, and ultra-luxury properties in major cities around the world, including Spain, Italy, New York, and Dubai.
Ronaldo's Wealth: Among the Top-Tier of Sports Stars
Ronaldo's estimated net worth is around 1.4 billion pounds (approximately 2.7 trillion Korean won), making him one of the wealthiest athletes, both active and retired. Currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo is reported to earn over 200 million euros annually (about 300 billion Korean won), including salary, image rights, and advertising revenue. This is the highest level not only among footballers but across all sports. His lifetime contract with Nike, his personal brand 'CR7' (covering apparel, underwear, perfume, and hotel businesses), and advertising revenue generated from his influence on social media platforms bring in hundreds of billions of Korean won in off-field income each year.
Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, is reported to earn over 200 million euros annually (approximately 300 billion Korean won), including his salary, image rights, and advertising revenue. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News
According to rankings compiled by Forbes and international sports business media, Ronaldo consistently ranks among the very top sports earners of all time, alongside Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Lionel Messi. Among active athletes, he and Messi generate the highest income, and with over 600 million followers worldwide on social media, his commercial value is considered unrivaled.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo is set to represent Portugal at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup and has a contract with Al Nassr that runs until June 2027, ensuring he will continue his playing career in Saudi Arabia. In particular, if he scores 44 more goals, Cristiano Ronaldo will reach a career total of 1,000 goals, and he has expressed strong determination to achieve this historic milestone. On December 30, at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ronaldo received the Middle East Best Player award. He stated, "It's not easy to keep playing (as an active player), but I am motivated. Everyone knows my goals. I want to win trophies and reach 1,000 goals. As long as I stay injury-free, it is possible," he added.
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