Cristiano Ronaldo is the 3rd highest-paid athlete on the planet. Here is how he makes and spends his millions.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's third highest paid athlete.Getty/Simon Stacpoole

• Cristiano Ronaldo is the third highest-paid athlete on the planet.
• He took home $115 million between May 2021 and May 2022, according to Forbes.

Cristiano Ronaldo made $115 million between May 2021 and May 2022, making him the third-highest-earning athlete in the world, according to Forbes.

It means the 37-year-old, who is the highest goalscorer in soccer history, has now earned well over $1 billion during his illustrious career.

Here's a breakdown of how the Manchester United forward makes and spends all that money.