Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the greatest players of all time, going by his statistics: The goals he has scored and the trophies he has won.
It is for this reason that he has continued to command hefty remuneration packages, at some point becoming the highest-paid athlete.
In September 2021, Forbes reported that his annual wages and bonuses at Manchester United are estimated to hit Ksh8 billion (USD70 Million).
Off the pitch, Ronaldo’s investment portfolio and market value also continue to grow. He is the most followed Sports Personality on Instagram with 402 million followers.
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It is estimated that a single post on his Instagram account would fetch him a massive Ksh181 million (USD1.6 million).
So what could these earnings from a single post on his page do in Kenya?
Ksh181 million that he earns from a single post can fund President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto’s salaries for five years. The duo earns approximately Ksh36 million every year.
The money can also pay school fees at the Brook House school for 90 students for one year. The school charges approximately Ksh2 million annually in tuition fees.
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This money can also pay National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Ksh500 monthly contributions for 30,000 Kenyans for one year.
Interestingly, his annual earnings at Manchester United, estimated to be approximately Ksh8 billion, is slightly under what Mombasa County received from the National government in the 2019/20 Financial Year.
Ronaldo runs a string of businesses under the CR7 brand, which include hotels and a clothing line. He also has a lifetime brand ambassadorial role with Nike.
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