Cristiano Ronaldo

Real first name

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (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.   

Cristiano Ronaldo – Overview

Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Date of Birth: February 5, 1985
Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Nationality: Portuguese

Position: Forward
Current Club (as of 2025): Al-Nassr FC (Saudi Pro League)
Jersey Number: 7
Nickname: CR7

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🏆 Career Highlights

• Sporting CP (2002–2003): Ronaldo began his professional career with Sporting CP in Portugal.

• Manchester United (2003–2009, 2021–2022): He gained global fame, winning 3 Premier League titles, the FA Cup, 2 League Cups, and the 2008 UEFA Champions League.

• Real Madrid (2009–2018): Achieved legendary status, scoring 450 goals in 438 appearances. Won 4 Champions League titles and 2 La Liga titles.

• Juventus (2018–2021): Continued his success in Italy, winning 2 Serie A titles.

• Return to Manchester United (2021–2022): A mixed spell with individual highlights.

• Al-Nassr FC (2023–Present): Joined the Saudi Arabian club in a historic deal, continuing to break scoring records.

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🌍 International Career (Portugal)

• Debut: 2003

• Appearances: 200+ caps

• Goals: Over 120 goals (All-time international top scorer)

• Trophies:

  • UEFA Euro 2016 Champion

  • UEFA Nations League 2019 Winner

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🔥 Notable Achievements

• Ballon d’Or Wins: 5 (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)

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  Champions League Titles: 5

• European Golden Shoes: 4

• Most Goals in UEFA Champions League History

• Most International Goals by a Male Player

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💼 Off the Field

• Global brand ambassador (Nike, CR7 Brand)

  
  
  

• Successful entrepreneur (fashion, fragrances, gyms, and hotels)

• Immensely influential on social media – one of the most followed people on Instagram