Saudi Pro League has undergone a sweeping market value update at the end of the 2024-25 season, with a wide re -evaluation of the players worth getting some surprising results. Valuation, compiled by Transfer market and coverage 471 playersshowing one remarkable decline over the leagueIncluding sharp downgrades for several high -profile stars. But in the midst of the widespread devaluation, A football icon stands apart– Not just to maintain their value, but to defy the time itself.
When questions swirl over his next move and Al-Nassr’s future, One of Soccer’s Living Legends has managed to preserve its value even when Sands shifts below him. At 40, he is still a prominent artist and continues to break records in a league struggling to maintain his early speed.
Season 2024-25 may not have delivered cutlery for Al-Nassrand Cristiano Ronaldo again made headlines for his permanent excellence. Even though he has come briefly in Saudi pro leagueThe AFC Champions League Eliteand King’s CupThe Portuguese forward ended as Topscores in the league with 25 goals in 30 matches and 35 goals over all competitions.
Transfer marketS The latest evaluation has Maintained Ronaldo’s market value to EUR 12 million (about $ 13.6 million), solidify his status as “The most valuable football player in the world over 40 years.”
That valuation has been kept stable since December 2024Despite his Sida’s overwhelming season. They quit third in the league with 70 points13 Behind Karim Benzema’s al-Itihad and five behind runners al-Hilal. Their Semifinal output in the AFC Champions League elite and one Round with 16 defeat in the King’s Cup were big disappointments, but Portuguese individual shine offered a silver lining.
Inheritance worth millions
“Cristiano Ronaldo remains an exceptional force on the pitch,” noted Transfermarkt. “At 40, his physical conditioning, goalie’s consistency and commercial appeal continues to justify his valuation.”
Ronaldo’s current valuation may seem modest compared to the astronomical fees linked to younger stars, but it is important to put it in historical context. The former Real Madrid and Juventus Talisman once reached a Maximum market value of $ 135 million Under its premiere between 2014 and 2018– especially after dressing its final UEFA Champions League title 2018.
That value gradually fell after his move to Juventus and later to Manchester United. In 2021, when he returned to Old Trafford at the age of 36, he was valued at $ 40 million. After his sensational steps to Al-Nassr in January 2023He was hosted $ 17 millionwhich has since reduced slightly to its current level.
