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

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

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

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

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.