Find out Ronaldo Nazário de Lima's net worth, his age, height, family, retirement age, and other valuable information about him.
If you watched football from the early 2000s, then you need no introduction to him. He was arguably the best striker in the world during his playing career.
Ronaldo famously played for some of the biggest European football clubs, including Inter Milan and Real Madrid. At the national team level, he won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil.
After all these years as a professional footballer, he made some remarkable achievements, including six-figure earnings.
What is Ronaldo Nazário de Lima's net worth in 2025?
According to figures, Ronaldo nazario has an estimated net worth of $160 million as of January 2025. His earnings accrued from his playing career, endorsements, and ownership of the football club.
Endorsements and Businesses
Following the end of his professional football career, he ventured into other areas of life and made some significant investments in the process.
Contract with Nike
Ronaldo Nazário is one of the biggest names in world football that continues to attract endorsement deals from major companies globally.
One of the biggest deals of his playing career was with Nike. He signed a mega contract with the company that was reportedly worth $180 million.
The results of the deal include Nike's production of the famous and iconic Mercurial R9 boot, which continues to be one of the top products.
Nike is an American sportswear brand that is famously known for its boots. Apart from Ronaldo, the company has deals with other major players globally.
This contract is one of the revenue streams of the Brazilian footballer.
Inter Milan - Pirelli
Ronaldo appeared in an advertisement by Inter Milan partner Pirelli. At the time of his fame in world football, the company took advantage of its involvement with Inter Milan to feature some of the biggest players on the team, including the Brazilian.
Pirelli featured an advert in 1998 that captured the attention of football fans, especially in Italy.
Ronaldo - EA Sports "FIFA"
Ronaldo also became one of the faces of the EA Sports video game.
Cruzeiro sale
According to the Associated Press via AOL, Ronaldo Nazario agreed to sell his shares in the Brazilian soccer club Cruzeiro.
He bought shares in the club worth $78 million in 2021 and agreed to sell it in the region of $117 million.
Ronaldo initially began his playing career at the club before heading for European football eventually.
Real Valladolid CF owner
One of the biggest investments by Ronaldo is the purchase of a stake in the Spanish football club Real Valladolid. According to AP, he bought around a 51% stake in the club and became the majority owner of the club.
Over the years, there have been reports of a possible sale of his stake in the club to investors.
Playing career
Cruzeiro
Ronaldo began his professional football career at the Brazilian football club Cruzeiro and immediately began to attract interest from top teams.
His flashes of brilliance began during the club's tour when he played against FC Porto, which led to a potential deal with the club that was later rejected by Cruzeiro.
Ronaldo continued with his fine form at the club and scored a hat trick against Colo Colo in the Supercopa Libertadores and went on to finish the tournament as top scorer.
More records came in during the 1993 Brazilian football championship when he scored a hat-trick for Cruzeiro in the game against Bahia that ended 6-0.
He scored over 44 goals for Cruzeiro after two years and eventually departed the club for European football.
PSV Eindhoven
Ronaldo Nazário's second football destination and first European football team was PSV Eindhoven.
He began his new career in Europe in the 1994 football season and was on target in his debut game against Vitesse. In his first season, he scored over 30 goals in the league for the club.
Ronaldo, known for his dribbles and performance on the pitch, had already grabbed the attention of football followers across Europe at 18 years old.
The Brazilian played his second season and scored only 19 goals, which was a result of injuries that kept him out of regular first-team action.
FC Barcelona
After an impressive career at PSV Eindhoven, Ronaldo was on the move after two seasons in the Netherlands.
He joined FC Barcelona in 1996 for a then-world-record transfer fee of $19.5 million from PSV Eindhoven.
Ronaldo wasted no time at his new club and began to play his best game for the Catalans.
During his first season in 1996–97, he was outstanding and scored 47 goals. He won two trophies: the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Supercopa de España. He also won the La Liga top scorer and European Golden Shoe.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan was perhaps one of the biggest moments of Ronaldo Nazário's European football career.
He joined Inter Milan for a then-world-record transfer fee of $27 million from FC Barcelona and signed a five-year contract with the club.
Ronaldo quickly entered the team for the 1997–98 football season. He did not waste much time as he became a housewife name in his first season in Italy.
Ronaldo scored 25 goals and was awarded the Serie A Footballer of the Year. That year, he also won the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA Best Player of the Year.
He continued with his fine form and became Inter Milan's main option in the attack and helped the club to win the 1997–98 UEFA Cup title.
Although injuries prevented him from playing regularly at the club, he was the main player on the team and scored some of the most important goals before his departure from the club.
Real Madrid CF
After an impressive career in the Italian Serie A, Ronaldo was on the move to football giants Real Madrid CF. He joined the Los Blancos for a transfer fee worth €46 million.
Although he faced injuries at some point, he went on to score 23 goals as Real Madrid won La Liga, the Intercontinental Cup, and the Supercopa de España.
His second season was also impressive even though injuries kept him out of the first team.
Ronaldo continued his fine form at the club for the remainder of his stay at Real Madrid before his eventual departure from the club, winning three trophies.
AC Milan
After an impressive career at Real Madrid, Ronaldo was on the move again to Italy, but this time it was the city rivals of his former club.
He joined AC Milan in 2002 for a transfer fee of €8.05 million and made his competitive debut against Livorno in the Italian Serie A.
He immediately became a key member of the first team even though he did not score as many goals for AC Milan in his first season.
Corinthians
Ronaldo Nazario's next destination following his impressive career in European football was in the Brazilian league with Corinthians. He joined the Rio de Janeiro-based club in 2009 and signed a one-year contract with them.
Ronaldo was immediately in action in the Brazilian Cup before playing in the Campeonato Paulista (Sao Paolo) state football championship.
At the end of the state championship, he helped Corinthians to win the Campeonato Paulita and also won the Copa do Brasil the same year.
International Career
Ronaldo Nazário played for the Brazilian football national team and is an icon, a legend throughout the time he represented the team at the national level.
His first game for Brazil was in an international friendly game against Argentina on 23 March 1994.
With his flashes of brilliance at club level, he was recognised and shortlisted for the 1994 FIFA World Cup when he was only 17 years old.
In 1996, Ronaldo was shortlisted for the 1996 Summer Olympics football tournament. Brazil won the bronze medal at the end of the tournament.
At the senior level, Ronaldo played for Brazil at the 1995 Copa América, his first, that saw the country finish second.
Ronaldo, however, helped Brazil to win both the 1997 and the 1999 Copa America tournaments. He emerged as the top scorer in the 1999 edition.
He took part in the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup and helped the country to lift the trophy.
Ronaldo represented Brazil at three World Cup tournaments (1994, 1998, and 2002). He helped Brazil to win two World Cup trophies.
Today, Ronaldo Nazário is often regarded as one of the greatest football strikers due to his impressive and outstanding performance for club and country.
Ronaldo retirement age
Following an impressive career from Brazilian football to European success and back to the home soil, Ronaldo Nazário retired at the age of 34 years.
He retired after playing for the Brazilian football giants Corinthians in 2011 after an 18-year successful football career.