CRISTIANO RONALDO – EST. $500 MILLION

Another wealthy athlete in the world is Cristiano Ronaldo. He is contemplated as one of the greatest and best soccer players in the world. Currently, he is playing for the Portugal national team and the Italian team, Juventus. Life was not easy for Ronaldo as a kid. His mother was struggling with money loans, but it did not stop him from pursuing his dreams.

At the age of 12, he already showcased eminent talent, which earned him a contract with Sporting Lisbon. He stopped studying at 14 years old to focus on soccer, and that sacrifice was worth it for Ronaldo. In the span of his career, he won about 29 trophies. Furthermore, he has five Ballon D’Or awards and won four times for Golden Boot. Alongside his income from being a professional soccer player, he has clothing, perfume, and other self-branded product lines.