Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo, born on February 5, 1985, is a popular professional football player.
Currently, he is known for playing for Premier League club Manchester United and captains the Portugal national team.
Since his debut as a football player, Ronaldo has gained so much popularity.
There must be very few people who don’t know about him.
Not only is he famous in the sports field, but he is also quite popular on social media platforms too.
Today, we will be highlighting all the personal details about Cristiano Ronaldo in this article.
Now, let’s dig into it!!
Quick Biography
| Real Name | Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro |
| Nick Name | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | February 5, 1985 |
| Birth Place | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Net Worth | $500 million |
Early Life
Where was Cristiano Ronaldo born? Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, and his hometown lies in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
His family shifted to Santo António where he grew up.
Talking about his education, there is not much information available.
However, it is known that he started playing football when he was just 7 years old.
At the age of 14, he was determined to have a successful career as a professional football career.
Now, let’s know the beginning of his career and all the achievements he has made so far.
Career
What is Cristiano Ronaldo famous for?
Beginning
Cristiano started his way into sports when he was just 16.
That time he got promoted from Sporting’s youth team by first-team manager László Bölöni after impressing him with his dribbling.
He then made history by playing for the club’s first team, the B team, and the under-16, under-17, and under-18 teams all in the same season.
A year later, on September 29, 2002, Ronaldo made his Premier League debut against Braga.
On October 7, 2002, he scored twice against Moreirense in a 3-0 victory.
His agents pitched the player to Barcelona president Joan Laporta and Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier throughout the 2002–03 season.
Ronaldo and manager Arsène Wenger met at Arsenal’s facilities in November to explore a potential deal. Wenger was interested in signing Ronaldo.
Breakthrough
In 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo faced off against Manchester United in a UEFA Champions League match.
Sir Alex Ferguson, the English club’s manager, was thrilled by his performance and signed him the next year.
Ronaldo helped Manchester United win the FA Cup in his first season thereby scoring three league goals and one in the FA Cup final.
Ronaldo contributed two goals to Portugal’s runner-up finish in the European Championships one year after joining Manchester United.
In his six years with Manchester United, Ronaldo developed into one of the team’s key players.
During that period, Manchester United won three consecutive league championships and the UEFA Champions League in 2008, making it one of the continent’s most successful teams.
In 196 league games, Ronaldo scored 84 goals for the team, making him one of the top players in the world.
Also, Ronaldo played a crucial role in helping the Portuguese national team get to the World Cup semifinals in 2006, scoring one goal throughout the competition.
He was selected as the national team’s captain the next year, however, the squad lost in the quarterfinals of the European Championships that year with only one goal from him.
2009-2013
After Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid paid Manchester United £80 million to transfer Ronaldo to Madrid in 2009, he rose to the position of the most expensive player in the world.
In his debut season, he scored 33 goals.
The next year, he helped Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey by finishing the Spanish league season with a league-record 40 goals.
He was the captain of Portugal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, however, he had a poor tournament, only scoring once as his side was eliminated by Spain in the round of 16.
He served as the team’s major source of motivation in 2012 when he scored three goals to propel Portugal to the semifinal of the European Championships.
However, Portugal was once again eliminated by Spain in a penalty shootout.
Ronaldo assisted Real Madrid in winning the Spanish league championship in 2012, which was his first league championship with the team.
The season saw him score 60 goals across all competitions, helping Real Madrid cruise to the championship with 100 points.
The next season, he scored 55 goals across all competitions as a result.
Ronaldo had a particularly memorable 2013–14 campaign, scoring a record-breaking 51 goals while also helping Real Madrid win the coveted UEFA Champions League for the tenth time.
Ronaldo set a record for most goals scored in a Champions League season with 17 goals, which became him the competition’s all-time leading scorer.
He scored 89 goals overall in the competition.
2014-2018
Cristiano struggled throughout the 2014 World Cup, netting just one goal as Portugal was eliminated in the first round.
The most of any Portuguese player, he has scored 50 goals for Portugal in his career.
Ronaldo was in excellent form in the league seasons that began that year, scoring 61 goals overall
Also, he became the player to reach the 200-goal mark in the Spanish league the quickest.
He completed it after 178 games.
During the 2016 Euro Cup, he led Portugal as their captain and guided them to victory.
He had an injury in the final versus France, leaving the field after only 25 minutes, although Portugal went on to win the game.
As the tournament’s equal second-highest goal scorer, Ronaldo received the Silver Boot.
Ronaldo made history by scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup game at the age of 39 during the 2018 tournament.
In the match with Spain, he scored a hat trick.
After reaching the round of 16, Portugal was eliminated after losing to Uruguay 2-1.
2019-Present
He finished third for the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award on September 23, 2019.
He passed Gunnar Nordahl as the second-fastest player to accomplish this milestone and became the first player in history to score 50 goals in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
Ronaldo’s re-signing with Manchester United was announced on August 27, 2021, with the caveat that the parties have had to agree on personal conditions, visa requirements, and a physical.
Ronaldo scored the first two goals in a 4-1 league win over Newcastle United on September 11 when he made his second appearance at Old Trafford.
He received the Premier League Player of the Month award for April and was chosen for the Premier League Team of the Year.
Unfortunately, Ronaldo failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2010, as United finished in a dismal sixth position and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
Personal Details
How tall is Cristiano Ronaldo?
He stands at the height of 6 feet 2 inches or 187 cm.
Talking about his zodiac sign, he is an Aquarius.
He has black colored hair and dark brown colored hair.
Regarding his nationality, he is Portuguese.
However, there is no information about the religion he follows.
Cristiano has publicly revealed that he doesn’t drink any alcohol however he was rumored to receive libel damages after heavily drinking in a nightclub.
Also, he doesn’t have any tattoos on his body and he frequently donates blood and bone marrow.
Relationship
Who is the girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Currently, as of 2022, Cristiano is dating his longtime girlfriend Georgina RodrÃguez.
She is an Argentine-Spanish model and social media influencer.
The two have twin daughters.
Besides Georgina, Ronaldo dated the famous model Irina Shayk.
Talking about his children, he has a total of 6 children from different partners.
Family
Who are the parents of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano was born to his parents Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro.
His mother used to be a cook and his father was a municipal gardener and part-time kit man.
Sadly, his father passed away at the age of 52 in 2005.
Talking about his siblings, he has one older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia “Katia”.
Net Worth
How much worth is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo is a very popular professional football player and social media personality.
He must have earned a fortune throughout his career.
As of 2022, his net worth is estimated to be approximately $500 million.
Now, let’s know some of the lesser-known facts about him.
Trivia
- Besides Georgina, Ronaldo dated the famous model Irina Shayk in the past for over 5 years.
- He doesn’t have any tattoos on his body and he frequently donates blood and bone marrow.
Video
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Video Credit:Â @ Sky Sports Premier League YouTube
Image Credit: @cristiano Instagram
