Cristiano Ronaldo

Personal Information

• Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
• Born: February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
• Nickname: CR7
• Position: Forward
• Height: 1.87m (6ft 2in)
• Current Team: Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
• Number: 7

Career Highlights

• Widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
• Holds numerous records, including most goals and assists in UEFA Champions League.
• Five-time Ballon d'Or winner and three-time UEFA Men's Player of the Year.
• First footballer to earn over US$1 billion in his career.
• FIFA's most-capped male player with 219 international appearances for Portugal.

Club Career

Sporting CP

• Began his senior career at Sporting CP.
• Promoted to the first team at age 17.

Manchester United (2003-2009)

• Transferred in 2003 for £12 million.
• Won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
• Won his first Ballon d'Or at age 23.

Real Madrid (2009-2018)

• Transferred for a then-world record of £80 million.
• Became the club’s all-time top goalscorer.
• Won four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles.
• Scored a record 17 goals in a single Champions League season.

Juventus (2018-2021)

• Transferred for €100 million.
• Won two Serie A titles.

Return to Manchester United (2021-2022)

• Returned to Manchester United; despite individual success, had a fall out with management.

Al-Nassr (2023-Present)

• Signed a historic contract, reportedly earning €200 million per year.
• Scored his 500th career league goal with Al-Nassr.

International Career

• Debuted for Portugal in 2003 at age 18.
• Led Portugal to win UEFA Euro 2016 and the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019.
• First player to score in five different World Cups.
• Became the top international male goalscorer in 2021.

Playing Style

• Known for exceptional speed, athleticism, and strong shooting ability.
• Developed from a traditional winger to a versatile forward.
• Renowned for his heading ability and set-piece proficiency, specifically free kicks.

Personal Life

• Ronaldo has five children.
• Was named after U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
• Known for his rigorous training regimen and work ethic.
• A catholic and of partial Cape Verdean descent.

Records & Achievements

• Most goals in UEFA Champions League.
• Highest scorer in international football.
• First player to score in ten major international tournaments.
• Named to UEFA's Team of the Year multiple times.

Marketability

• Ranked the world's highest-paid athlete multiple times.
• A significant social media presence with over 1 billion total followers.
• Launched a YouTube channel 'UR Cristiano', quickly reaching millions of subscribers.
• Involved in various business ventures and philanthropy efforts.

Controversies

• Faced legal issues, including accusations of tax evasion and personal disputes.
• Criticized for on-field behavior perceived as arrogant or theatrical.

Honors

• Numerous individual awards including Ballon d'Or, Golden Shoes.
• Multiple league titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
• Special recognition for his career achievements by FIFA and UEFA.