29 September 2002 for Sporting against Braga in the Primeira Liga (age 17 years, 7 months, and 25 days)
First Professional Goal
7 October 2002 against Moreirense (age 17 years, 8 months, 3 days)
International Debut
20 August 2003 for Portugal against Kazakhstan in a friendly
First International Goal
12 June 2004, during a UEFA Euro 2004 group stage match against Greece
First World Cup Goal
17 June 2006 for Portugal against Iran
Jersey Number
• #7 (for both Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team)
• #9 (for Real Madrid during the 2009–10 season)
• #28 (for Sporting)
Position
Forward
Clubs
• Al Nassr (2023-present) • Manchester United (2021–2022) • Juventus (2018–2021) • Real Madrid (2009–2018) • Manchester United (2003–2009) • Sporting CP (2002–2003) • Sporting CP B (2002–2003) • Nacional (1995–1997) • Andorinha (1992–1995)
Transfers and Loans
• Sporting to Manchester United (€ 17.5M) • Manchester United to Real Madrid (€ 94M) • Real Madrid to Juventus (€ 100M) • Juventus to Manchester United (€ 20M)
Coach/Mentor
Laszlo Boloni, Leonel Pontes, Alex Ferguson, René Meulensteen
Records (main ones)
• First to score in five World Cups • Most goals scored in all official senior competitions - 838 • Most men's international caps - 205 • Most men's international goals scored - 128 • Most goals scored in the FIFA Club World Cup - 8 • First male player to score ten international hat-tricks • Most international (club or country) goals scored in a calendar year - 32 • Only player to win the league title, domestic cup, domestic supercup, Champions League, Club World Cup, league player of the year, Golden Shoe and Ballon d'Or at two clubs (Manchester United and Real Madrid) • Oldest player to score a hat-trick at a FIFA World Cup - 33 years, 130 days (15 June 2018) • First player to score in consecutive FIFA Club World Cup Finals • First player to score 10 hat-tricks in men's international football (12 October 2021)
• Most FIFA World Player of the Year awards - 3 • Most goals in a UEFA Champions League season by an individual - 17 • Most hat-tricks in a La Liga career - 25
• Most appearances in all UEFA club competitions - 197 • First player to reach 100 career wins in the UEFA Champions League • First player to reach 100 career goals in European club competitions • First player to reach 100 career goals in the UEFA Champions League • First player to reach 100 career goals for a single club in the UEFA Champions League • First player in the history of UEFA Champions League to score three hat-tricks in a single season • First and only player to score in three UEFA Champions League Finals: in 2008, 2014, and 2017 • First and only player to score ten goals against a single opponent (Juventus) in the UEFA Champions League • First player to have won the European Golden Shoe in different leagues: English Premier League (2007–08) and Spanish La Liga (2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15) • Most Man of the Match awards at the UEFA European Championship - 6 • Highest assist provider in the history of the Euros (since 1968) - 7
• Fastest La Liga player to score 150 league goals - 140 matches • Fastest La Liga player to score 200 league goals - 178 matches • Fastest La Liga player to score 300 league goals - 286 matches • Most La Liga hat-tricks in a season - 8 hat-tricks
• Most international caps as captain - 140 caps • Most recorded assists for the Portugal national team - 32 • Most goals scored in a calendar year for the Portugal national team - 14 • Most matches played in World Cup finals - 22 • Youngest player to reach 100 caps - 27 years, 8 months and 11 days • First Portuguese player to score a Premier League hat-trick • Youngest player to represent Portugal at a major tournament: 19 years, 4 months
• Real Madrid all-time top goalscorer - 450 goals • Fastest player to reach 50 league goals for Real Madrid • Fastest player to reach 100 league goals for Real Madrid • Fastest player to reach 200 official goals for Real Madrid • Most hat-tricks in La Liga for Real Madrid -: 34 • Fastest player to reach 10 official goals in all competitions for Juventus - 16 appearances • Most goals scored in a season (in all competitions) for Juventus - 37
• Most expensive footballer in history: €94 million (£80 million) (Rs. 800 crore) - 2009 • Most European Golden Shoes - 4 • Youngest player to appear in a European Championship final - 19 years, 150 days • Most hat-tricks in La Liga history - 34 • Oldest player to score a UEFA Champions League hat-trick - 34 years, 35 days
Awards, Honours, Achievements
• Saudi Professional League Player of the Month - February 2023, August 2023, September 2023, December 2023, and March 2024 • Globe Soccer Awards - 2023
• MVP of the Year - 2019–20 and 2020–21
• Supercoppa Italiana Best Player (Lega Serie A) - 2020 • Serie A Footballer of the Year (Gran Galà del Calcio) - 2019 and 2020 • Best Striker (Serie A Awards) - 2020–21 • Most Valuable Player (Serie A Awards) - 2018–19
• Mahou five star player - December 2017 and March 2018
• Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano by Marca - 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, and 2015–16 • Best Player (La Liga Awards) - 2013–14 • Best Forward (La Liga Awards) - 2013–14 • Most Valuable Player (La Liga Awards) - 2012–13
• Players' Player of the Year - 2006–07 and 2007–08 • Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year - 2003–04, 2006–07, 2007–08 and 2021–22
• Premier League Player of the Season - 2006–07 and 2007–08 • Footballer of the Year (Football Writers' Association) - 2006–07 and 2007–08 • PFA Fans' Player of the Year (PFA Awards) - 2006–07 and 2007–08 • PFA Players' Player of the Year (PFA Awards) - 2006–07 and 2007–08 • PFA Young Player of the Year (PFA Awards) - 006–07
• Best Portuguese Player of All Time (Quina de Oro Awards) - 2015
• UEFA Best Man Player of the Decade (2011–20) by International Federation of Football History & Statistics - 2020 • Club Forward of the Year (UEFA Club Football Awards) - 2007–08 • Club Footballer of the Year (UEFA Club Football Awards) - 2008 • Champions League Forward of the Season (Union of European Football Associations) - 2016–17 and 2017–18 • Men's Player of the Year Award (Union of European Football Associations) - 2013–14, 2015–16, and 2016–17
• Best Player of the Year by FourFourTwo - 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016 • Best Male Footballer in the World by The Guardian - 2014 and 2016 • Golden Foot - 2020 • Goal 50 by Goal - 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2017 • Best International Men's Soccer Player (ESPY Awards) - 2018 and 2021 • Bravo Award by Guerin Sportivo - 2004 • Fans’ Favourite Player of the Year (Globe Soccer Awards) - 2023 • Player of the Century (2001–20) (Globe Soccer Awards) - 2020 • Best Player of the Year (Globe Soccer Awards) - 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 • World Player of the Year (World Soccer) - 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 • Special Young Player of the Year (International Federation of Professional Footballers) - 2003–04 and 2004–05 • World Player of the Year (International Federation of Professional Footballers) - 2008 • The Best FIFA Men's Player (The Best FIFA Football Awards) - 2016 and 2017 • World Player of the Year (FIFA) - 2008 • FIFA Ballon d'Or (FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala) - 2013 and 2014 • Ballon d'Or (Ballon d'Or Gala) - 2008, 2016, and 2017
Date of Birth
5 February 1985 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)
Birthplace
São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Signature
Nationality
Portuguese
Hometown
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
School
Escola EB2 de Telheiras, elementary school in the Telheiras area of Lisbon
College/University
Din not attend
Educational Qualification
6th Grade (School dropout)
Religion
Christianity (Roman Catholic)
Ethnicity
Portuguese (Madeiran)
Food Habit
Non-vegetarian
Address
Gestifute S.A. M. Avenida da Boavista, Nr. 1837 Piso 17 Escritórios 17.1 a 17.4 4100-133 Porto Portugal
Hobbies
Playing Ping-pong, Watching Table Tennis matches, Playing Casino Games, Listening to Music, Workout, Playing Golf
Controversies
• In 2005, he was arrested for allegedly raping two women at a London hotel suite. Later, the case was dropped by Scotland Yard.
• On 27 September 2018, he was accused of raping a woman named Kathryn Mayorga in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. On 10 June 2022, the federal civil case against him was dismissed. The judge cited that an attorney for accuser Kathryn Mayorga engaged in misconduct. Mayorga said that she was forced into signing a nondisclosure agreement and $375,000 settlement following the alleged rape.
• After his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. was born in 2010, he didn't reveal the identity of his son's mother due to which he was heavily criticized in the media. Later, it was reported that he had one-night stand with a penniless American waitress who became pregnant and gave birth to his son, and Ronaldo had to pay a £10 million paternity bill.
• In 2017, he was banned for five games following his red card in Real Madrid's first-leg victory over Barcelona. The band included one-game ban for the red card, and four games for pushing referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea as he was leaving the field.
• In 2019, he was fined almost 19 million euros ($21.6 million) for tax fraud. He paid the amount to avoid a 23-month prison sentence.
• In October 2024, some reported claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had been sentenced to receive 99 lashes for hugging Fatemeh Hamami, a disabled Iranian artist. Ronaldo embraced the disabled artist after receiving two portraits of himself from her in Tehran ahead of Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League match against Persepolis. Later, the Iranian embassy in Madrid denied the reports, and Hamami expressed her anger over the false reports.
• In February 2024, he received a one-match suspension after he made an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Pro League game while playing for Al Nassr. After Al Nassr defeated Al-Shabab, Ronaldo was spotted cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, which was an alleged gesture aimed at Al-Shabab fans who were chanting "Messi."
• In April 2024, he was banned for two games after receiving his first red card in Saudi Arabia for elbowing an opponent in a match between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals.
Social Media
• • • •
Marital Status
Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
• Georgina Rodríguez (Spanish Model and Internet Celebrity)
November 2016 - present
• Irina Shayk (Russian Model)
May 2010 - January 2015
• Nereida Gallardo (Spanish Model)
January 2008 - July 2008
• Gemma Atkinson (British Actress)
February 2007 - August 2007
• Merche Romero (Portuguese Model and Game Show Host)
January 2005 - September 2006
• Jordana Jardel (Brazilian Model)
2003-2004
• Mirella Grisales (Colombian Model)
• Niki Ghazian (Iranian Model)
• Cassandre Davis (American Model) - August 2016
• Cristina Buccino (Italian Model) - July 2016
• Paula Suarez (Colombian Model) - July 2016
• Daniella Grace (American Actress) - May 2016
• Alessandra Ambrosio (Brazilian Model) - October 2015
• Alessia Tedeschi (Italian Model) - May 2015
• Daniella Chavez (Chilean Model) - November 2014
• Alesia Riabenkova (American Actress) - May 2014
• Andressa Urach (Brazilian Model) - April 2013
• Kim Kardashian (American Reality TV Contestant) - April 2010
• Raffaella Fico (Italian TV Personality) - August 2009
• Paris Hilton (American Socialite) - June 2009
• Olivia Saunders (British citizen) - February 2009
• (Indian Actress) - July 2007
• Mia Judaken (American Socialite) - March 2006
• Aly Eckmann (American Journalist)
• Desirée Cordero (Spanish Model) - September 2016
• Nikoleta Lozanova (Bulgarian Model) - February 2016
• Nataly Rincon (Colombian Model) - December 2015
• Maja Darving (Danish Model) - August 2015
• Melanie Martins (Portuguese Model) - 2015
• Lucía Villalón (Spanish TV Personality) - 2015
• Diana Morales (Spanish Model) - 2014
• Amal Saber (Moroccan Model) - 2014
• Rita Pereira (Portuguese Actress) - August 2012
• Elisa de Panicis (Italian Model)
Children
- 2 • Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (Born 17 June 2010) • Mateo (born on 8 June 2017 in the United States via surrogacy) - 2 • Eva (born on 8 June 2017 in the United States via surrogacy) • Alana Martina (born on 12 November 2017 from Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez)
Eva and Mateo are twins. On 18 April 2022, he announced the death of his newborn twin son.
Parents
- José Dinis Aveiro (a municipal gardener at the Junta de Freguesia of Santo António and part-time kit man for football club Andorinha) - Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro (worked as a cook in the hospitality industry and a cleaning woman)
Bacalhau a braz (a mixture of cod, onions, thinly sliced potatoes and scrambled eggs), Chicken Salad
Colour
White
Film
The Sixth Sense
Car Collection
Bentley Continental GTC, BMW M6, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupé, Audi Q7, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Porsche 911 Carrera 2S Cabriolet, Ferrari F430, Audi R8, Bentley GT Speed, Maserati GranCabrio, Audi RS6, Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, Ferrari 599 GTO, Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI, Porsche Cayenne Turb, Bugatti Veyron, Phantom Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin DB9, Bugatti La Voiture Noire, Rolls Royce Dawn convertible (gifted by his partner Georgina Rodriguez as a Christmas gift in 2022)
Jet Collection
A $70 million Gulfstream G650 jet
Expensive Things/Valuables
• A $1.85 million diamond watch from Jacob & Co. He also owns many more luxury watches including Hublot, Cartier Santos, Frank Muller, and Breguet Classique. • Bugatti La Voiture Noire - worth around 8.5 million euros (approximately Rs. 75 crores) - bought in August 2020 - It was reported to be the world's most expensive car at the time.
Salary (approx.)
$215 million (Rs 1,770 crore) per annum for Al-Nassr's (2023-2025)
Assets/Properties
• A multi-million-pound mansion in the United Kingdom - The seven-bedroom mansion has a world-class top-of-the-range gym, swimming pool, and a separate cinema room. • A villa in Madrid • A penthouse in Manhattan's Trump Towers • An apartment in Lisbon • A villa in Marbella • A two-family home in Turin • A private island near Madiera (bought during the Covid-19 pandemic) • An apartment in Portugal (bought in 2018)
Net Worth (approx.)
$500 million (Rs. 3,775 crore) (as of 2023)
Some Lesser Known Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the all-time leading male goalscorer in international football. He is known for his exceptional dribbling skills, incredible speed, and his exceptional goalscoring ability. He is often ranked as the best player in the world.
He was named after Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, as his mother was a huge fan of Reagan. His father considered Reagan his favourite actor. Ronaldo was born just a month after the actor-turned-politician Reagan had been sworn in for his second term in the White House.
Ronaldo’s great-grandmother on his father’s side, Isabel da Piedade, was an African woman, who was born in the island of São Vicente.
In an interview, Ronaldo said that he grew up in poverty and shared a single room with his siblings.
A childhood photo of Cristiano Ronaldo with his mother
In an interview, his mother said that had Ronaldo not become a footballer, he would be a bricklayer (a craftsperson and tradesperson who lays bricks to construct brickwork).
His mother has become so popular in Portugal that she has featured in advertising campaigns for many popular brands such as Maggi, MultiOpticas, and Pingo Doce.
On 2 July 1993, he joined the local amateur team Andorinha at the age of eight; his father was the kit man for the team.
On 2 June 1995, he joined the local club Nacional, where his coach discovered his talent and trained him to become a great football player.
Cristiano Ronaldo during the initial years of his football career
He was expelled from the school at the age of 14 after he threw a chair at a teacher in 1999.
When he was 15 years old, he was diagnosed with a heart condition, tachycardia, which causes heart racing even when resting. Due to this condition, there was a possibility of premature retirement. He had to undergo heart surgery to save his career.
Laszlo Boloni, the coach who gave Cristiano Ronaldo his pro debut
On 14 August 2002, he played his first official match for Sporting CP’s senior team at the age of 17. It was a UEFA Champions League qualifying round against Inter Milan.
On 7 October 2002, Ronaldo made his debut in the Primeira Liga in which he scored two goals for Sporting in a 3-0 win over Moreirenes.
There have been a few players described as ‘the new George Best’ over the years, but this is the first time it’s been a compliment to me.” George Best (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo
He became Manchester United’s first-ever Portuguese player when he signed during the 2003-2004 season and the most expensive player (with a transfer fee of 12.24 million euros) in English Soccer history.
For Manchester United, Ronaldo scored his first goal with a free-kick.
I was petrified as I knew Beckham wore that shirt. But I took on the challenge and since then it has been my lucky number. I have won everything in football with that shirt.”
He’s been my father in sport.” Cristiano Ronaldo with Alex Ferguson
On 20 August 2003, he debuted for Portugal’s national team.
His first international goal was in Euro 2004. While playing for Portugal in the UEFA Euro, he scored a goal in the tournament opener.
He played for Portugal in the 2004 Summer Olympics; however, Portugal was eliminated in the group stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his father
He sued the Daily Mirror for an article in which it was reported that Ronaldo drank heavily in a nightclub while recovering from an injury in July 2008; Ronaldo received libel damages against the story.
On 7 February 2007, he became the captain of Portugal for the first time in a friendly match against Brazil; he was 22 years old at the time.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s autobiography, moments
On 12 January 2008, Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United against Newcastle United.
on 7 July 2008, he underwent ankle surgery and remained out of action for 10 weeks.
When he scored a 40-yard strike goal against Porto in 2009, he called it the “best goal he had ever scored.”
On 10 May 2009, he scored his final goal for Manchester United with a free-kick.
In the same year, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid and spent nine seasons with the club during which he won four Ballon d’Or awards, four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and numerous other titles and awards.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s waxwork at the Madrid Wax Museum
On 3 July 2010, Ronaldo announced that he had become a father but never revealed the identity of his son’s mother.
While playing for Real Madrid against Manchester United for the first time, he did not celebrate scoring as a mark of respect against his former club.
A poster of the television film Ronaldo Tested to the Limit
In December 2011, RockLive, an American online social network and games developer, launched an iPhone game, Heads Up with Cristiano.
On 6 September 2013, he scored his first international hat-trick against Northern Ireland.
In December 2013, Ronaldo launched Viva Ronaldo, a dedicated social networking website and app.
CR7 museum and hotel in Funchal, Madeira
On 6 January 2014, he scored his 400th career goal.
On 20 January 2014, he was named Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry.
On 5 March 2014, he became Portugal’s all-time top scorer after scoring two goals against Cameroon.
Cristiano Ronaldo The World at His Feet
On 17 October 2015, he became Real Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer in the club’s 3-0 victory over Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
A poster of the documentary film Ronaldo
In the same year, a galaxy, Cosmos Redshift 7 Galaxy or CR7 Galaxy, was named after him.
In 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo met Georgina at the Gucci store in Madrid, where she was working as a shop assistant.
Madeira International Airport is named after Cristiano Ronaldo
On 8 November 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo signed a “lifetime” endorsement deal with Nike.
Way this sh*t set up I live like Ronaldo, but I never been in Madrid.”
On 10 July 2018, he left Real Madrid and joined Juventus on a four-year contract with a reported $117 million transfer fee.
On 20 April 2019, after Juventus defeated Fiorentina 2-1 to claim the Italian championship Serie A title, Ronaldo became the first player ever to win titles in the Premier League (with Manchester United), La Liga (with Real Madrid), and Serie A (with Juventus).
In 2020, he became the first soccer player billionaire after he surpassed $1 billion in career earnings.
In January 2020, Cristiano Ronaldo became the most-followed athlete on Instagram; the followers crossed the 200 million mark.
On 13 October 2020, he was tested positive for coronavirus.
On 31 August 2021, he left Juventus and joined Manchester United for the second time.
In September 2021, with a speed of 32.51 km/h, Ronaldo became the fastest football player, in any game, in a game against West Ham.
36-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo clocked a speed of 32.51 km/h against West Ham, the fastest of any player in the match 😎⚡ pic.twitter.com/DrJGgHRWns — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 21, 2021
On 12 October 2021, he scored his tenth international hat-trick, breaking the record previously set by Sven Rydell.
On 22 November 2022, after a week he gave an explosive TV interview about his frustrations at Manchester United, the club announced that Ronaldo was leaving the club with immediate effect.
The media often quotes about his rivalry with Lionel Messi, arguing who is the best player in modern football or the history of the game. The media often portrays Ronaldo as an arrogant and theatrical showoff and Messi as a shy, humble character.
I eat a high protein diet, with lots of wholegrain carbs, fruit and vegetables, and avoid sugary foods.”
He is known for his charity work and has served as an ambassador for various organizations including Save the Children, UNICEF, and World Vision. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he donated $1.08 million to three hospitals in Portugal.
He once paid for the brain surgery of a 10-month-old boy. Among his other charity works are raising money for survivors of the 2004 Indonesian tsunami and paying for treatment for a 9-year-old cancer patient.
In January 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo became the most charitable sportsperson in the world after he donated nearly $8 million to help the global charity Save the Children carry out its earthquake-relief efforts in Nepal.
Ronaldo doesn’t have any tattoos as he wants to be free to give blood whenever he can. He once donated blood to the son of Portuguese teammate Carlos Martins who was diagnosed with a very rare blood disease.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player to win four European Golden Shoe awards.
He often advocates for drinking water. On 14 June 2021, the popular soft drink company Coca-Cola’s share price dropped by 1.6% after Cristiano Ronaldo removed two Coca-Cola bottles during a press conference at the European Championship; the event coincided with a $4bn fall in the share price of Coca-Cola.
Cristiano Ronaldo after joining the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr
The watch gifted by Cristiano Ronaldo to Georgina Rodriguez
His shirts have always been in high demand among his fans. In 2008, his number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product. In 2018, his number 7 Juventus shirts generated $62.4 million in one day within 24 hours of its release.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his CR7 eyewear brand
Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube Channel
Cristiano Ronaldo with his YouTube play button
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Cristiano Ronaldo: The Award-Winning Biography Fully Updated (Guillem Balague's Books) Paperback – 2 May 2024
The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated. In this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest galáctico of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety. This is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.
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Cristiano Ronaldo (born February 5, 1985, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal) is a Portuguese football (soccer) forward who is one of the greatest players of his generation. The winner of five Ballon d'Or awards, he is among the sport's top goal scorers. Early life and career. Ronaldo's father, José Dinis Aveiro, was the equipment manager for the local club Andorinha.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɾiʃˈtjɐnu ʁɔˈnaldu]; born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, [note 3] a record three ...
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese soccer superstar. By 2003 — when he was just 16 years old — Manchester United paid £12 million (over $14 million U.S. dollars) to sign him ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's best footballers. From his early days in Portugal to his record-breaking moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, and his international success with Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Funchal, Madeira Islands in early 1985 to Maria Dolores dos Santos and José Dinis Aveiro. [ 19] He has one brother named Hugo, and two sisters named Katia and Elma. [ 20] Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart (Tachycardia) at age 15 in 2000.
Embark on a thrilling journey through the remarkable football career of Cristiano Ronaldo. From his early days at Sporting Lisbon to conquering the world wit...
Dive into the incredible journey of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time. This comprehensive biography covers his early life in Mad...
Ronaldo's move to Manchester United was completed on 12 August 2003, too late for the 2003 FA Community Shield but in time for their game against Bolton Wanderers on the opening day of the 2003-04 season, and made him the first Portuguese player to sign for the club. [16] His transfer fee made him, at the time, the most expensive teenager in English football history. [17]
Cristiano Ronaldo, (born Feb. 5, 1985, Funchal, Madeira, Port.), Portuguese football (soccer) player. While playing with Manchester United (2003-09), he developed into one of the game's best forwards, noted for his free-reined attacking style. In 2008 he helped United win a Champions League title, and that year he also was named FIFA World ...
Learn about the career, achievements and personal life of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's best footballers. Find out his date of birth, position, clubs, records, awards and family.
A comprehensive and updated account of Ronaldo's career, from Madeira to Manchester, Real Madrid, Juventus and Saudi Arabia. The book covers his achievements, controversies, transfers and personal life, with impeccable sources and interviews.
Date of birth: February 5 of 1985. Location of birth: Madeira, Portugal. Height: 1,86m. Weight: 84kg. Nationality: Portuguese. Current club: Real Madrid C.F. Position: Forward. Nickname: CR7. Cristiano Ronaldo is not only one of the best football players of his generation, but has also done enough to deserve being rated as one of the best of ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time. Find out his childhood, family, club and national team records, and personal details.
Cristiano Ronaldo Childhood & Early Life. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985. He was the fourth child born to his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and his father, Jose Dinis Aveiro in Funchal, an island of Madeira, Portugal. His father worked as a metropolitan gardener while his mother was a cook.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born February 5, 1985) is the quintessential footballer/soccer star. Possessing strength, pace, skill, and professionalism in abundance, Ronaldo's many attributes leave him well-equipped for the modern game. In an age where players have never been fitter or stronger, Ronaldo ensures that his outrageous ...
Ronaldo achieved another milestone at the World Cup in 2022. He scored a goal in Portugal's opening match against Ghana. With that, he became the first male player in history to have scored a goal at five World Cups. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese soccer player. He is considered one of the best players of his time and is one of the most ...
16 August 2023. Watch Cristiano Ronaldo's original debut for Manchester United in 2003. By Simon Stone. BBC Sport. Cristiano Ronaldo's first forward surge as a Premier League player was not a ...
Cristiano Ronaldo. Producer: Untitled Teen Soccer Project. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Diniz Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo and two elder sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia. His name was inspired by the former US-president, Ronald Reagan, whom his father was influenced by. The ...
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Chapter 1: A Legend is Born. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985 in Santo António, a neighborhood of Madeira; a small island off the west coast of Portugal. The youngest of four children, to mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos, and father, José Dinis Aveiro, he grew up in poverty, living in a tin-roofed house, and ...
The definitive biography of Cristiano Ronaldo, named Football Book of the Year at the Cross Sports Book Awards 2016. Fully updated to include the 2015-16 season. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, a dream he pursued from the age of just twelve when he left his humble origins on Madeira behind.
He has scored 118 goals from 292 appearances for Manchester United. Ronaldo joined Spanish giants Real Madrid in the 2009/10 season for a then-world-record transfer fee of £80 million. He was ...
Ronaldo presenting his second FIFA Ballon d'Or to fans at the Santiago Bernabéu before a match against Atlético Madrid in January 2015. Over the course of his career, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has received five Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, [a] the most for a European player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo holds the record for most ...
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, and grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António. [1] [2] He is the fourth and youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro, a cook, and José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener and part-time kit man. [3]
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer who is considered one of the greatest players in the world. Check this page to read his biography - education, career & much more! ... English Premier League (2007-08) and Spanish La Liga (2010-11, 2013-14, 2014-15) ...
The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering ...
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