Soccer maestro Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world’s richest soccer players. The player came from humble beginnings and has made a name for himself on his own.
The player’s life changed after he joined Manchester United under Sir Alex Furguson. Ronaldo became a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League at a very young age. Furthermore, he also helped the English club win multiple titles, thus, becoming an international superstar in the process.
In 2009, he made a switch to La Liga side Real Madrid for a record transfer fee of $96 million. The player reached his peak at Real Madrid and thus, his time at Madrid increased his net worth. In 2018, he made a move to Italian club Juventus for $100 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid – The Greatest transfer in football history.🐐 pic.twitter.com/adVma4vcGn
— Cristiano Ronaldo Fans (@CRonaldoLive) June 8, 2021
Furthermore, Ronaldo is currently the highest-paid athlete in the world after his transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Along with his playing abilities, he is also known for his lavish lifestyle. The player is known for owning some of the most luxurious items in the world.
Let’s take a look at five of the most expensive and luxurious things owned by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s private island
The player reportedly owns a private island near the Madeira Coast. Furthermore, according to several reports, Ronaldo spent around $3.5 million to $35 million on the said island. However, the exact cost of the island is still unknown.
Cristiano Ronaldo bought a private island where his family and him will hide away until the coronavirus subsides. pic.twitter.com/lE0OL7JshX
— WhiteCollar Magazine (@WhiteCollarMag_) March 16, 2020
The player’s private island is near the coast of Madeira. The island is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains whereas its coast is covered by the Atlantic Ocean. The locals near the island take heavy pride in their yearly wine and flower festivals. It could be understood that the island is as beautiful as one can imagine.
Ronaldo’s Bugatti collection
The player is a proud owner of more than 20 cars. His Bugatti collection without a doubt is one of his most expensive collections. Ronaldo owns a Bugatti trio- Bugatti Centodieci, Bugatti Chiron, and Bugatti Veyron. Which in total amounts to a sum of around $13.12 million.
Ronaldo’s Bugatti Centodieci is reportedly the most expensive one in his car collection. The player is believed to have spent around $9.9 million on the car. It is followed by Bugatti Chiron which costs around $2.2 million. Some of his other expensive cars include McLaren Senna, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ferrari, and many more.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive collection of expensive watches
The soccer player has one of the world’s largest and priciest watch collections. Furthermore, Ronaldo does not shy away from adding more expensive watches to his existing collection. The player is reported to own some of the most expensive watches in the world.
One such watch is the Girard-Perregaux Planetarium Tri-Axial. The Tri-Axial is one of the rarest watches in the world. Furthermore, the watch is priced at around $2 million. According to reports, the watch is a custom-made one for the player.
The player also owns the world’s most expensive Rolex watch. The Rolex GMT Master Ice was bought by the player in 2019. It is made of 18-carat white gold while the band of the watch is adorned with 30-carat expertly cut diamonds.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s property in Lisbon
The player has several properties under his name. Moreover, the player was recently granted permission to build a “shaded pergola, not a canopy.” As per several reports, the player had to remove the canopy two years ago for having built it without permission. However, after receiving the permission, Ronaldo looks to renovate the Penthouse.
Cristiano Ronaldo grew up in extreme poverty in Portugal, living in a rat-infested house.
Ronaldo now owns the most expensive apartment in Portugal’s history — an $11M penthouse in Lisbon that he paid for in cash.
Chase your dreams; crazy things can happen. pic.twitter.com/uQs2t18Rrr
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) January 27, 2021
The Player’s penthouse in Lisbon is one of the most expensive properties in Portugal. The property values up to $11 million. Furthermore, it boasts an area of around 288 square meters. The property is located opposite Eduardo VII Park, which is one of the most expensive residential areas in the city.
The said house includes a spa, cinema room, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. It also consists of a terrace that overlooks the Tagus River.
Ronaldo’s Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The player owns one of the rarest and most exclusive Bugatti supercar models. The car was one of the most expensive cars in the world when it was launched in 2019. The car is valued at about $12 million. Furthermore, it is one of the most expensive cars owned by the soccer player.
Cristiano Ronaldo also owned a custom Gulfstream G200 private jet. However, according to recent reports, the player sold his private jet for a much bigger jet. The jet was Ronaldo’s most expensive purchase to date. Reports claim, the player spent around $25 million on the private jet.
The Al-Nasssr player also has an expensive collection of fashion items and branded shoes. Furthermore, the player is also rumored to have an expensive wine collection. However, not much is known about the collection.
