Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo acts as the captain for both Al-Nassr and the Portugal National Team. As of the 2025 season, he competes as a forward in the Saudi Pro League.

He is widely considered one of history's greatest athletes, having secured five Ballon d'Or awards and 34 career trophies, including five UEFA Champions League titles.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The Portuguese striker stands 187 cm tall.

His father passed away in 2005, and his mother, Dolores Aveiro, remains a central figure in his life. Unlike many peers, he has no tattoos, a choice made to facilitate his regular blood and bone marrow donations.

Ronaldo is a father to five children. He has been in a long-term relationship with Georgina Rodríguez, and the couple announced their engagement in August 2025.

Career

Ronaldo started his career in the youth ranks of Andorinha (1992–1995) and Nacional (1995–1997) before he joined Sporting CP's Academy in 1997. He progressed quickly, making his senior debut in 2002 and helping the club win the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira that same year.

His talent soon attracted global attention, leading to a move to Manchester United in 2003. During his first six-year stint in England, he scored 84 league goals in 196 appearances and evolved into the world's best player.

He won three consecutive Premier League titles (2007–2009), the FA Cup (2004), two League Cups, and the 2008 UEFA Champions League. His individual dominance during this period was recognized with the 2008 Ballon d'Or, the FIFA World Player of the Year award, and the European Golden Shoe (2007–08).

In 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in a world-record transfer, defining an era of dominance for the Spanish giants. Over nine seasons, he scored a staggering 311 league goals in just 292 appearances. He led the club to four UEFA Champions League titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), two La Liga titles (2012, 2017), and multiple Copa del Rey and FIFA Club World Cup victories.

His relentless scoring and success earned him four additional Ballon d'Or awards (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017) and three more European Golden Shoes.

Seeking a new challenge, Ronaldo moved to Juventus in 2018, where he continued to collect silverware, winning two Serie A titles (2019, 2020), two Supercoppa Italiana trophies, and the Coppa Italia (2021). He was named Serie A Footballer of the Year twice and won the Capocannoniere in 2021.

After a brief but individually productive return to Manchester United in 2021—where he received The Best FIFA Special Award for Outstanding Career Achievement—he moved to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr in 2023. There, he won the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023 and secured back-to-back Saudi Pro League Golden Boots in the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons.

On the international stage, Ronaldo has enjoyed a historic career since his senior debut in 2003. After suffering heartbreak as a runner-up at Euro 2004, he eventually captained Portugal to their first major trophy at UEFA Euro 2016. He continued to lead his nation to success, winning the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 and securing a second title in the 2024–25 edition.

With over 226 caps and 143 goals, he stands as the all-time leader in international appearances and goals, a legacy further honored in 2025 when he received the award for Primeira Liga Best Player of All Time.

Team Honors

• 2007–2008 - Premier League, Manchester United
• 2007–2008 - UEFA Champions League, Manchester United
• 2013–2014 - UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid
• 2015–2016 - UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid
• 2016 - UEFA European Championship, Portugal
• 2017–2018 - UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid
• 2018–2019 - Serie A, Juventus
• 2019 - UEFA Nations League, Portugal
• 2023 - Arab Club Champions Cup, Al-Nassr
• 2025 - UEFA Nations League, Portugal

Individual Honors

• 2008 - Ballon d'Or
• 2013 - Ballon d'Or
• 2014 - Ballon d'Or
• 2016 - Ballon d'Or
• 2017 - Ballon d'Or (5th award)
• 2017 - The Best FIFA Men's Player
• 2021 - FIFA Special Award for Outstanding Career Achievement
• 2023–2024 - Saudi Pro League Golden Boot
• 2024–2025 - Saudi Pro League Golden Boot
• 2025 - Primeira Liga Best Player of All Time Award