Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record in world football, becoming the first active player to achieve billionaire status.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Portuguese star’s wealth has officially crossed the $1 billion mark, placing him among the richest individuals on the planet.

Bloomberg’s ranking, compiled by financial experts, tracks global fortunes based on income, business ventures, investments, and property ownership, updating figures regularly to reflect changes in net worth.

Ronaldo’s inclusion marks a historic milestone, as no active footballer has ever amassed such wealth while still playing professionally.