CRISTIANO RONALDO is renowned for ditching his shirt at any given opportunity – but fans are clearly more fond of the Real Madrid star’s jersey.
The Portuguese flier accounts for 40 per cent of all named kit sales to comfortably eclipse his team-mates.
Ronaldo, 31, just signed a bumper new contract to once again make him the highest paid player in the world.
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And with his shirts flying off the shelves – particularly in Asia – it is clear Los Blancos have made a sound investment.
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Sales in Latin America are largely behind the Colombian attacking midfielder’s success.
Unfortunately for Ronaldo, his sales fall behind long-term foe Lionel Messi, with Manchester United – boosted by the signings of Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic – the biggest club.
The three-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored 12 goals in 14 appearances for club and country this season.
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