Age Is Not a Factor as Cristiano Ronaldo Holds His Market Value
Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing the twilight of his career, yet his ambitions remain as lofty as ever heading into 2026.
Ronaldo’s final chapter is still being written
The closing stages of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career are firmly underway, but the Portuguese star shows no signs of fading quietly. On the contrary, his performances and personal targets suggest a player still driven by elite standards.
Among his remaining ambitions, one goal stands above the rest: reaching 1,000 career goals before officially stepping away from professional football. With a FIFA World Cup still on the horizon and unfinished business at Al Nassr, Ronaldo remains fully focused on competing at the highest level through late 2025 and into 2026, the year he turns 41.
Transfermarkt update: Ronaldo’s value remains stable
Amid Ronaldo’s strong form, Transfermarkt released its latest market value update for players in the Saudi Pro League. While CR7 does not rank among the league’s most valuable assets, his valuation has notably held steady.
According to the data, Cristiano Ronaldo is currently valued at $14 million, a figure that reflects stability rather than decline at this advanced stage of his career. Though still trailing players like Kingsley Coman, who ranks tenth in the league at $25 million, Ronaldo’s market presence remains significant.
Messi vs Ronaldo: another rivalry, another metric
The long-running comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo extends once again into market value discussions — this time across different continents.
Unlike Ronaldo, Messi’s valuation in MLS has seen a slight drop. Even so, the Argentine remains narrowly ahead of his longtime rival. Transfermarkt lists Messi at $17 million (approximately €15 million) to close out 2025, placing him $3 million above Ronaldo’s valuation in Saudi Arabia.
It is yet another reminder that even in the final chapters of their careers, the Messi–Ronaldo rivalry continues to surface in unexpected ways.
Ambition over age
For Cristiano Ronaldo, age has yet to define his limits. With collective objectives still in play at Al Nassr and the personal milestone of 1,000 goals within reach, the Portuguese icon continues to operate with the mindset of a competitor chasing history rather than one preparing for retirement.
As 2026 approaches, Ronaldo’s final act remains driven by numbers, records and an unrelenting desire to stay relevant at the top of the game.
