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Cristiano Ronaldo
Born Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Portuguese footballer and five-time Ballon d’Or winner
Biography
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. A five-time Ballon d’Or winner, he is the all-time top scorer in men’s international football and in UEFA Champions League history.
Early life
Ronaldo grew up in a working-class family in Funchal on the island of Madeira. He played for local clubs Andorinha and Nacional before joining the Sporting CP academy in Lisbon at the age of 12.
Career
After his Sporting debut in 2002 he signed for Manchester United in 2003, winning three Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. A world-record transfer took him to Real Madrid in 2009, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer and won four Champions League titles.
He later played for Juventus and returned to Manchester United before joining Saudi club Al Nassr in 2023. With Portugal he won UEFA Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
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2002age 17
Debut
Professional debut for Sporting CP
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2003age 18
Joins Manchester United
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2008age 23
Breakthrough
Wins first Ballon d’Or and the Champions League
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2009age 24
Record
World-record transfer to Real Madrid
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2016age 31
Captains Portugal to Euro 2016 victory
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2018age 33
Joins Juventus
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2023age 38
Signs for Al Nassr
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2024age 39
Record
Becomes the first player to score 900 official career goals
Notable Works
- 2002 Sporting CP Forward Team / club
- 2003 Manchester United Forward Team / club
- 2009 Real Madrid Forward Team / club
- 2018 Juventus Forward Team / club
- 2023 Al Nassr Forward Team / club
- 2003 Portugal national team Captain Team / club
Awards & Achievements
- UEFA Nations LeaguePortugal 2025
- UEFA Nations LeaguePortugal 2019
- Ballon d’Or 2017
- Ballon d’Or 2016
- UEFA European ChampionshipPortugal 2016
- Ballon d’Or 2014
- Ballon d’Or 2013
- Ballon d’Or 2008
Personal Life
- Spouse / partner
- Georgina Rodríguez (engaged)
- Children
- Five
- Parents
- José Dinis Aveiro, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro
Ronaldo has five children. His long-term partner is model Georgina Rodríguez, to whom he announced his engagement in 2025.
Quotes
Talent without working hard is nothing.
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- He was named after US President Ronald Reagan, a favourite actor of his father.
- He is the most-followed person on Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday?
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985.
Where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's zodiac sign?
Born on February 5, Cristiano Ronaldo is a Aquarius.
How many Ballon d'Or awards has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
Five — in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.
How tall is Cristiano Ronaldo?
He is about 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What does CR7 mean?
It combines his initials with the number 7 shirt he made famous.
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