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Cristiano Ronaldo is world's wealthiest soccer player now!

Boasting of a fortune of 122 million pounds, Ronaldo outdoes England legend David Beckham, who was named richest player in 2013 with a wealth of 165 million pounds.

Ronaldo has cinched a plum deal with Nike and bagged a new 76 million pounds contract with Real Madrid that added to his fortune.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi stands second with a total wealth worth 120.5 million pounds and Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o ranks third with 70 million pounds fortune.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury