Ronaldo & Gareth Bale: Stats, Net Worth & Salary

Christiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are used to being on the same team. In the Euro 2016 semifinals, Ronaldo represented Portugal, and Bale played for Wales as the two stars attempted to lead their country to the Final. Aside from international tournaments, the stars are teammates for international powerhouse Real Madrid in La Liga. Heavy takes a look at Bale and Ronaldo comparing everything from their net worth to their stats on the soccer field. Click the arrow on the right side of the above photo to learn more about Ronaldo and Bale. (Getty)

Ronaldo's Wealth Is in a Class of His Own

Ronaldo's Net Worth: $320 million

Bale's Net Worth: $90 million

Details: Cristiano Ronaldo does not just earn more than Gareth Bale, but more than every athlete in the world. Forbes 2016 rankings named Ronaldo the richest athlete in the world. In 2015, he earned $88 million. Bale ranked 25th on Forbes list by earning $35.9 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ronaldo is worth $320 million. Ronaldo's net worth is over three times Bale's $90 million. Bale is five years younger than Ronaldo and has time to narrow Ronaldo's lead. (Getty)

Ronaldo Had More Goals & Assists Than Bale in 2015-16

Ronaldo's 2015-15 Stats: 35 goals, 11 assists (36 games)

Bale's 2015-16 Stats: 19 goals, 10 assists (23 games)

Details: There is a reason Ronaldo is considered one of the best players in the world. Ronaldo scored 16 more goals than Bale, but he did play in 13 more games. The two players are teammates in Real Madrid, but Ronaldo is clearly the first option on the team. Bale has proven throughout his career, most recently at Euro 2016, he is more than capable of being the first option but happens to play with one of the top two players in the world. (Getty)

Ronaldo's Salary More Than Doubled Bale's Last Season

Ronaldo's 2015-16 Salary: $56 Million

Details: Ronaldo's $56 million salary more than doubled Bale's $24.9 million. International soccer players are often able to earn more money than American professional athletes because they are not subject to strict salary cap limitations that put a cap on how much a pro athlete can earn. Bale's transfer fee did set a world record. It was previously thought Ronaldo' fee was higher, but a document leak showed that was not the case. According to ESPN, since Real Madrid paid in installments, the fee amounted to €100.7m a higher amount than Ronaldo's €91 million. (Getty)