Cristiano Ronaldo has already earned more than 2 billion dollars as a footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first active athlete to surpass $2 billion in career earnings, according to Forbes. The 41-year-old forward for Saudi club Al-Nassr is projected to earn around $250 million in the 2026/2027 season, with an additional $50 million from endorsements and business ventures. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, currently holds the record for the most goals scored in football history with 982. His rival, Lionel Messi, could also reach the $2 billion mark next year, as the 39-year-old Inter Miami star's earnings are expected to exceed this figure.