Cristiano Ronaldo Loses $2.3m Market Value After Title Season but Still Most Valuable Over-40 Player

Cristiano Ronaldo has seen his Transfermarkt market value reduced by $2.3 million in the latest update despite a title-winning season with Al-Nassr, the market tracker figures reported on 4 June 2026. The update moves Ronaldo's valuation from around $13.8m to $11.5m, though he remains the only player aged over 40 with an eight-figure market value ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.

Why it matters

The adjustment matters because it highlights how age continues to weigh on market valuations even when a player posts outstanding on-field figures. Ronaldo's status as a leading candidate for what is expected to be his final World Cup with Portugal and his role in Al-Nassr's return to domestic glory mean his public profile and sporting influence are unusually high for a 41-year-old — yet Transfermarkt still applied a downgrade.

What the update shows

According to the World Soccer Talk report summarising the Transfermarkt update, Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League season with 28 goals and two assists in 30 league appearances, helping Al-Nassr to a record 86 points and 28 wins and clinching the title on the final day with a 4-1 win over Damac in which he scored twice. Despite those numbers, Transfermarkt reduced his valuation by $2.3m to $11.5m. The site's Asia Area Manager, Tiberius Radziejewski, is quoted in the report as saying age is an unavoidable factor behind the small downgrade.

Context: peak value versus present

The update also illustrates the scale of Ronaldo's career arc: Transfermarkt previously placed his peak market value at roughly $138m during his time at Real Madrid. While the current figure is a fraction of that peak, it remains notable for a player who will turn 42 next year and who, per the report, is still the world's most valuable player over 40.

• Transfermarkt value dropped from about $13.8m to $11.5m (reported 4 June 2026).
• Ronaldo scored 28 league goals and provided two assists in 30 Saudi Pro League appearances for Al-Nassr (2025-26 season).
• Al-Nassr won the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League with 86 points and 28 wins; title sealed with a 4-1 final-day victory over Damac in which Ronaldo scored twice (report).
• Transfermarkt's Asia Area Manager, Tiberius Radziejewski, said age justifies a small downgrade despite an outstanding season.
• Ronaldo remains the only player over 40 with an eight-figure market value, according to the update.

How Transfermarkt frames value

The report notes that Transfermarkt's valuations consider factors such as age, contract status, performance, injuries, market demand and sporting value, and are intended as market estimates rather than direct predictions of transfer fees. The article relays the comment that, even with exceptional output, the inevitable impact of age can lead to modest downgrades.

What happens next

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Ronaldo's market profile and public standing will remain subjects of interest; Transfermarkt updates and similar market indicators are likely to be watched closely. For full confirmation of figures and direct source wording, consult Transfermarkt's original release or statement — the World Soccer Talk piece summarises that update but does not reproduce the primary Transfermarkt post in full.