Virat Kohli vs Cristiano Ronaldo: are two of the biggest icons in their respective sports. While Ronaldo, also known as CR7 has achieved unprecedented level of fame. There are admirers of the footballer all-around the world. People draw inspiration from him irrespective of their professions and nationality.

Indian superstar Virat Kohli has also attained similar heights. Although, his global reach might not be as much as Ronaldo, yet one can say Kohli has inspired and earned the admiration of large number of people across the globe. 

One of the biggest similarities between the two players is the level of fitness they have showed. Both Ronaldo and Kohli have taken the game of fitness many level higher than their contemporaries. In this article, we will take a look and try and compare the career achievements of these personalities

Virat Kohli vs Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth – Who is Richer?

As reported by geeksforgeeks.org, Virat Kohli’s estimated net worth as of July 2024 is approximately $126 to $ 127 Million. This includes his current match fees, brand endorsements, advertisements, etc. 

As reported by geeksforgeeks.org, Cristiano Ronaldo’s estimated net worth as of July 2024 ranges approximately from $800 to $950 Million. This includes income from the contract with his club, his brand endorsements, advertisements, etc. 

If the latest reports are to be trusted then in case of net worth, Cristiano Ronaldo wins the battle. 

As of 22nd August 2024, Virat Kohli has 270 Millions followers on Instagram, 64.6 Million followers on Twitter and 51 Million followers on Facebook. If his total number of followers across the platforms are added then the number rounds upto about – 385.6 Million followers.

As of 22nd August 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo 636 Millions followers on Instagram, 112.6 Million followers on Twitter and 170 Million followers on Facebook. If his total number of followers across the platforms are added then the number rounds upto about – 918.6 Million followers. 

So, comparing the followers, we see that CR7 commands more followers on the Social Media.

Virat Kohli vs Cristiano Ronaldo Awards – Who is more successful?

In this case, we will consider the global awards from the governing bodies of their respective sports. It is the ICC Player of the Year award in case of Virat Kohli and the Ballon d’Ors or other Player of the Year awards in case of Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Virat Kohli has won the ICC Cricketer of the year once in 2017 and 2018. Besides he won the player of the 2011-2020 decade. Kohli also won the ICC Test Cricketer of the year award in 2018. He has also bagged the ICC ODI Cricketer of the year in 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2023. Kohli has also won the ICC ODI cricketer of the 2011-2020 decade. 

So, if the ICC awards are added we get that, Kohli has won nine of these. 

As far as Cristiano Ronaldo is concerned he has won the Ballon d’Or five times in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. Besides he has also won the FIFA Men’s player of the year in 2008. Alongside these two awards, CR7 has bagged the Best FIFA Men’s Player in 2016 and 2017. Thus, Ronald has eight such awards. 

In the case of the awards considered, Kohli has the higher number.

Conclusion

When it comes to financial and social media aspect, Ronaldo is way ahead of Kohli. However, it can be said that CR7 has been in the professional circuit longer than Kohli. Also, football as a game has much more popularity and following around the world. These are the aspects that keep Ronaldo ahead of Kohli.

However, when it comes to player of the year awards of the two men, Kohli seems to take the edge over Ronaldo.

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