Close-up of Lebron James and Cristiano Ronaldo’s villas – Lifestyle war
1. Most Expensive Estate
LeBron James: Beverly Hills estate worth $36.8 million, featuring a tennis court, pool, and private cinema.
Cristiano Ronaldo: A new mansion in Portugal costing £18 million (construction ongoing).
Winner: LeBron James.
2. Cars
LeBron James: High-end collection, including a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster worth $500,000.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Larger and more expensive lineup, featuring a Bugatti Chiron ($3.1 million) and other rare vehicles.
Winner: Cristiano Ronaldo.
3. Jets
LeBron James: Gulfstream G280 worth $22 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Gulfstream G650 worth up to $70 million.
Winner: Cristiano Ronaldo.
4. Luxury Watches
LeBron James: Richard Mille RM 11-03 and exclusive Audemars Piguet models, valued up to $600,000.
Winner: Cristiano Ronaldo
5. Yachts
LeBron James: Chooses to rent yachts instead of purchasing.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Owns a custom-made Azimut Grande 27 Metri yacht worth over $10 million.
Winner: Cristiano Ronaldo.
6. Real Estate Portfolio
LeBron James: Impressive properties, including his Ohio mansion valued at $9.5 million and previous Miami beachfront home.
Cristiano Ronaldo: International holdings, such as a $18.5 million Trump Tower apartment (sold at a loss) and properties in Spain and Italy.
Winner: Slight edge to Ronaldo for variety.
Conclusion
Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses LeBron James overall, particularly due to his expansive car collection, costlier jets, luxury watches, and yacht ownership. However, LeBron still shines with the priciest real estate purchase in this head-to-head.