Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed the existence of an exclusive Nike website accessible only to sponsored athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 41-year-old made the disclosure his podcast, The Fozcast, lifting the lid on a password-protected platform where Nike-sponsored players can order products.
The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the privileged world of elite athletes and their relationship with major sports brands.
Foster, who retired from professional football in 2023, detailed how sponsored players are given special login credentials to access the private ordering system.
Cristiano Ronaldo has access to Nike's secret website
PAFoster enjoyed a distinguished career in English football, featuring for several prominent clubs including Manchester United, Watford, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.
The goalkeeper earned eight caps for England during his international career.
Initially announcing his retirement in 2022, Foster made a brief return to the game with Wrexham before hanging up his gloves for good in 2023.
Since stepping away from professional football, he has been sharing insights from his playing days through his podcast, The Fozcast.
Speaking about the exclusive platform, Foster explained: "There is a secret website for Nike athletes, where they will have a login and password. They can go on and basically just order what they want."
Ben Foster gave an insight into the world of elite athletes
GettyHe revealed that athletes are assigned dedicated representatives who visit monthly with new products.
"You all get given a rep. Normally, it's somebody that would look after the football club," Foster said.
He added: "They've all got an account which will be credited with a load of money and they just get to dig in. It's pretty cool, to be fair."
The system allows sponsored athletes to directly access and order Nike products through their credited accounts.
Among Nike's most prominent sponsored athletes is Ronaldo, who has been partnered with the brand since 2016.
The Portuguese star is considered one of Nike's most influential athletes.
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ReutersRonaldo has received numerous exclusive CR7 boots designed specifically for him throughout his partnership with the brand.
Other notable Nike-sponsored footballers include Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Lauren James, Leah Williams and Marcus Rashford, who are regularly seen sporting the brand's boots.
