Cristiano Ronaldo – $120M

Bill Gates once said, “if you are born poor, it’s not your mistake, but if you die poor, it’s your mistake.” Well, Cristiano Ronaldo can own that statement because he grew up in poverty but turned his life around to be worth half a billion dollars as of 2021.

Ronaldo returned to “Manchester United” in 2021. During that time, he played for “Real Madrid” and “Juventus.” His accumulated career earnings have exceeded a billion dollars, out of which $120 million was made in 2021. In addition to the club salary, Ronaldo earns heaps more as a brand ambassador. His lifetime deal with “Nike” alone will bring him $20 million every year.