Real Madrid have said shirt sales featuring the name and number of world record signing Meanwhile, James Rodriguez is the club's second most profitable player with shirt sales collecting an enormous interest in the Latin American region. Cristiano Ronaldo worth 40% of total shirt sales. But experts are predicting throughout the player’s six-year contract he will more than make up for his market value in merchandising alone – regardless of his performances on the pitch. We all make mistakes. A record 80,000 people packed the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid to see him unveiled to the fans for the first time – demonstrating his immense popularity among Los Merengues. © Noviembre The 31-year-old recently put pen to paper on a record contract extension reportedly worth 250 million euros which will see him remain at the club until 2021 with the possibility of extending for another five years. Cristiano Ronaldo is a player from another era. He may be a powerhouse for Real Madrid in attack, but there's more to Cristiano Ronaldo than his on-field exploits, it seems, with the Portuguese attacker also an undisputed leader in merchandising revenue for the club. Maldini's ideal Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico XIs: Who has the best team? In particular, his profitability in the Asian market has proven to be the key to success and it is expected that his profile will continue to grow following the record deal. Cristiano Ronaldo have already surpassed the initial £80 million it took to sign him from Manchester United. Real Madrid Asia going crazy for Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo worth 40% of total shirt sales. According to the latest figures, more than 1.2 million shirts with ‘Ronaldo 9’ on the back have been sold in the Spanish capital alone, with millions more thought to have been bought up elsewhere around Spain and across the world. Unidad Editorial Información Deportiva, S.L.U. On July 10th, it was announced that Cristiano Ronaldo had signed a multi-million dollar agreement with Italian soccer team Juventus, marking an end to his nearly decade-long career with Real Madrid. Barcelona reject 150 million euro offer for Ansu Fati, Maybe it's best if Jovic leaves Real Madrid before the transfer deadline, Koeman: It seems like I'm the bad guy in this Suarez story, but it wasn't just my decision, Real Madrid player ratings vs Betis: Valverde shows why he has to play, Puyol on Real Madrid refereeing controversy: Barcelona will have to do very well to win LaLiga Santander, Mendy on his move to Real Madrid: I was very scared, but I adapted quickly, Iker Casillas: My Real Madrid exit? Cristiano Ronaldo is a player from another era Past Real Madrid shirt sales have been boosted by marquee signings such as Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Luis Figo, although Ronaldo marketability is said to outweigh all of his predecessors. Todos los derechos reservados. Valverde: I did not do things like a Real Madrid player should do, Courtois now as important as Ramos and Benzema. Real Madrid have said shirt sales featuring the name and number of world record signing Cristiano Ronaldo have already surpassed the initial £80 million it took to sign him from Manchester United.