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Cristiano Ronaldo - The Brand

  • Writer: vaibhav viswanath
    vaibhav viswanath
  • Mar 11, 2019
  • 4 min read

Updated: Jan 6, 2023

The Greatest footballer of all time...the greatest....the most inspiring athlete of the 21st century, these are just some things the internet says about Cristiano Ronaldo. People across the world know him for his footballing talent and his never-ending thirst for greatness, but very few know about his financial impact and commercial reach.


Ronaldo always inspires people, his hard work, dedication, commitment, and his mentality of becoming a legacy in football are unparalleled.


As a Manchester United fan, I have a lot of admiration for him, but he's not just a footballer these days, he's a commercial money ball, sponsors want him, and big companies pay him anything to sign him. The question is, how big a personality is C. Ronaldo?


Crazy Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo

  1. Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Portuguese national team, with over 100 goals to his name.

  2. Ronaldo has scored a hat-trick (three goals in a single match) a record-tying eight times in the UEFA Champions League, making him the joint-highest scorer in the history of the competition.

  3. Cristiano has won the Champions League five times, making him one of the most successful players in the competition's history.

  4. He has won numerous domestic league titles, including three Premier League titles with Manchester United and seven La Liga titles with Real Madrid.

  5. In 2014, Ronaldo became the most expensive soccer player in history when he transferred from Real Madrid to Juventus for a fee of €100 million.

  6. Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or award a record-tying five times, which is given to the best player in the world.

  7. Ronaldo has scored over 700 career goals for club and country, making him one of the highest-scoring players in history.

  8. He has been named the FIFA World Player of the Year three times and has won numerous other individual awards throughout his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Brand


According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated to be around $500 million. This includes his salary and endorsement deals, as well as his investments in real estate and other businesses.


Ronaldo's salary is one of the highest in the world, and he has earned millions of dollars from his playing career and endorsement deals with major brands. He is one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world, and has been named the highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes on multiple occasions.

In addition to his playing career and endorsement deals, Ronaldo has also invested in a number of businesses and real estate properties, including hotels and luxury properties.


Overall, Ronaldo is one of the wealthiest and most successful soccer players in the world, and his net worth is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.



What Ronaldo earns through Football is just the tip of iceberg. Similar to footballers like David Beckham, Ronaldo is a huge brand. Big companies queue to sign him, and his biggest sponsors have given him deals that could earn him millions even after he quits football.


Nike is his technical sponsor, from which he earns €30 million per year, making him the image of the brand with a lifelong deal (along with stars like LeBron James and Michael Jordan). According to Hookit, Ronaldo has more than 2.3 million social media interactions and views per post. Those interactions generate $1.8 million in value per sponsored post for brands like Nike. The contract that Ronaldo signed with Nike is estimated to be around $1 billion dollars!!


Forbes analyzed CR7’s revenues between 2017 and 2018, and the results are incredible: the footballer reached nearly $100 million and just 47% were from endorsement deals.


The CR7 brand and lifestyle

Cristiano Ronaldo has endorsement deals with a number of major brands, including Nike, Armani, TAG Heuer, and Toyota.


In addition to these partnerships, Ronaldo also owns his own line of CR7 clothing and accessories, and he has invested in a number of businesses, including hotels and luxury properties.


Ronaldo is known for his global appeal and strong social media presence, which has made him a valuable asset for companies looking to promote their products and services. He has been named one of the highest-paid athletes in the world by Forbes on multiple occasions, thanks in part to his lucrative endorsement deals.



Everything About CR7 Clothing Brand


CR7 is a clothing and accessories brand founded by soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The brand offers a range of men's and women's clothing, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and more, as well as accessories like socks, hats, and backpacks.


CR7 is known for its high-quality, stylish, and fashionable products, and the brand has a strong following among soccer fans and fashion enthusiasts around the world.

In addition to its clothing and accessories, CR7 also has a line of underwear and loungewear, as well as a line of fragrances.


The brand is sold through its own website, as well as through a network of retail stores and online retailers. CR7 has a strong presence on social media and is known for collaborating with other brands and influencers to promote its products.

Overall, CR7 is a successful and popular brand that has helped Cristiano Ronaldo expand his business empire and increase his net worth.


According to news.co.uk, the signing has catapulted Juventus to the highest echelons of football in almost every measure, with their share price taking a huge leap in value during the first few weeks after Ronaldo’s arrival was confirmed. Kit manufacturer Adidas renewed their sponsorship agreement, improving their terms from €20m per year to €46m until 2027.


Ronaldo's lifestyle is larger than life. He owns a $7.1 million villa in Madrid and an $18.5 million apartment in Trump Tower in New York. He has a custom Bugatti Chiron with his CR7 logo, which is estimated to be worth about $3 million. Even the private jet he owns has a CR7 logo on it and is worth about $17 million.


His move to Juventus was a commercial success for Juventus. After the summer arrival of Ronaldo at Juventus, the Bianconeri are profiting from the deal on the field as well as off it. The Italian champions have reached 20 million followers on Instagram, a growth of 99.57% from the arrival of the Portuguese.


Clearly, Ronaldo isn't just a footballer, he's a brand, a commercial juggernaut who has created a legacy for himself through sheer hard work and dedication.

Truly an example of "Talent can help you find the mountain, but hard work gets you to its peak!"


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Vaibhav Viswanath
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