Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Here's a brief overview of his life and career:
Early Life and Career[edit | edit source]
Youth Career: Ronaldo began playing football at Andorinha, a local club in Madeira, before moving to Nacional and then Sporting CP's youth teams.
Senior Career: He made his professional debut for Sporting CP in 2002 and quickly caught the attention of top clubs.
Club Career[edit | edit source]
Manchester United: Signed by Manchester United in 2003, Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Real Madrid: Moved to Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-record transfer fee. He won numerous titles, including four Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles1.
Juventus: Joined Juventus in 2018, winning two Serie A titles before returning to Manchester United in 2021.
Al Nassr: Currently plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
International Career[edit | edit source]
Portugal National Team: Ronaldo has been a key player for Portugal, helping them win the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Records: He holds the record for most international appearances (216) and goals (133) for Portugal.
Achievements and Awards[edit | edit source]
Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017).
Goals: He is the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 140 goals and has scored over 900 career goals for club and country.