Shohei Ohtani’s Net Worth Compared to Soccer’s Richest, Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi, After $700M Dodgers Deal

MLB icon Shohei Ohtani is unleashing shockwaves across the sporting world on the back of his staggering deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani reportedly bagged a whopping 10-year deal worth $700 million. He has not only become the highest-paid MLB star but also surpasses soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest-paid athlete. Besides, Ohtani’s net worth will also see a dramatic surge when the new contract kicks in. At this juncture, let us compare Ohtani’s net worth with that of soccer’s household names Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The Forbes List of highest-paid athletes has seen a thorough domination of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi over the years. Perhaps Shohei Ohtani or Jon Rahm, after his LIV Golf deal, will soon see a change in the rankings. But does Ohtani boast a larger net worth than the soccer duo? Let’s see.

Shohei Ohtani vs Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – A Net Worth Comparison

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s contracts are significantly lesser in value compared to that of Shohei Ohtani‘s $700 million deal. Ronaldo’s Al Nassr contract is worth $536 million, and Messi’s Inter Miami contract is valued between $125 million and $150 million. However, when we compare the current net worths, it seems both soccer veterans are way ahead of the MLB man. Here are the net worths of the three athletes, per Celebrity Net Worth.

. Shohei Ohtani – Net worth: $50 million

. Cristiano Ronaldo – Net worth: $500 million

. Lionel Messi – Net worth: $600 million

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This dramatic difference owes to the fact that both Ronaldo and Messi have been part of the sporting scene for a much longer time than Shohei Ohtani. In addition, these soccer superstars boast a larger portfolio of endorsements than Ohtani. Let us now see the sum these three sportsmen rake in through endorsements every year.

Ohtani vs Ronaldo vs Messi’s off-the-field earnings

According to Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo rakes in the most through off-the-field activities among the top-earning soccer players. Ronaldo makes a staggering $90 million a year through endorsements. Next comes Messi, who earns $65 million outside of soccer. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani earns around $35 million a year. However, with the new contract, numerous lucrative endorsements will indeed come Ohtani’s way, making him a tough competition for the soccer duo.

Moreover, Ohtani’s net worth will reportedly surge 10-fold upon inking the deal. This will perhaps see the 29-year-old surpass the likes of Ronaldo and Messi in the coming years. Anyhow, the race to top the rich list of athletes will indeed be an interesting one to see with stars like Shohei Ohtani and Jon Rahm bagging mammoth deals.

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