Cristiano Ronaldo is estimated to have about $100 million more than Lionel Messi right now, based on 2026 net worth estimates of roughly $1.2 billion for Ronaldo and $1.1 billion for Messi.

Quick Scoop

  • Ronaldo: about $1.2 billion.
  • Messi: about $1.1 billion.
  • Difference: about $100 million.

Note

These figures are estimates, so the gap can shift depending on how a source counts contracts, taxes, endorsements, and investments.