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His second name ‘Ronaldo’ was named after his father’s favourite American actor – Ronald Reagan.

From an early age, he loved playing football. His talent, enthusiasm and love for the game soon became apparent. By the age of ten, his talent was becoming well known in Portugal and he was signed for Nacional, a Portuguese side from Madeira. He later signed for Sporting Lisbon – one of the biggest clubs in Portugal.

His first international exposure came when representing Portugal under 17s at the UEFA championships. His performance caused him to be marked by leading European football managers. In 2003, he played against Manchester United when Sporting beat them 3-1 in a friendly.

At Manchester United, his career steadily progressed. In the 2006/07 season, Ronaldo was a key figure in Manchester’s successful league campaign. Ronaldo scored over 20 goals, as he won his first championship. In March 2007, his prowess helped him to gain a record-breaking £120,000 a week five-year contract. He also won PFA player of the year award.

The 2007-08 season was even better, with Cristiano Ronaldo being named the player of the tournament, as Manchester United won the coveted Champions League trophy. The most prestigious club competition in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson said of Ronaldo:

“We’ve had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he’s up with the best.”

Real Madrid

However, despite the success, Ronaldo expressed a desire to leave the club, and move to Real Madrid. In 2009, Manchester United accepted an offer of £80 million from Real Madrid, making Ronaldo the most expensive player in the world.

His prolific goal-scoring record has lead to frequent comparison with Barcelona’s exceptional Lionel Messi. Sometimes, Ronaldo played up the rivalry, but at other times played it down.

“It’s part of my life now. People are bound to compare us. He tries to do his best for his club and for his national team, as I do, and there is a degree of rivalry with both of us trying to do the best for the teams we represent.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo

On 10 July 2018, Ronaldo was signed by Italian club Juventus for a €100 transfer fee (plus additional €12 million in other fees. In his first season, he helped Juventus to another Serie A title, and Ronaldo became the first player to win national titles in the big three leagues of England, Spain and Italy.

World Cup and international career.

Style of Play

There is widespread admiration for the athleticism, speed, talent and technical ability of Ronaldo. He has the capacity to dribble and beat players, and score a spectacular array of goals from overhead bicycle kicks to free-kicks and headers. Over the years, he has worked on both his physical strength and technical ability. He plays with tremendous confidence and often makes use of feints, dummies and step-overs, his skill and reputation make him a feared opponent. His self-confidence is a defining feature of his game and personality. Interviewed in 2018, he replied

“In my mind, I’m always the best. I don’t care what people think, what they say. In my mind, not just this year but always, I’m always the best.”

Cristiano Ronaldo BBC Sport ( 5 November 2015 ).

Ronaldo has a strong work ethic, and has been able to maintain a consistently high standard of play for several seasons:

“I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that there are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo.

He has sometimes been accused of having a petulant side. For example at the 2010 World Cup, he winked after getting David Beckham sent off.

Outside of football

Outside of football, he is often photographed with his model girlfriends and in his many sports car. Perhaps unfairly, he is characterised as the ultimate ‘playboy’ footballer, with his styled hair, and expensive clothes. In 2009, he was involved in a crash whilst driving his Ferrari. However, after reacting to newspaper claims he was involved in drinking in England, he replied,

“I don’t smoke or drink, and I’m not a big spender. I live in a rural part of Cheshire and my nearest neighbours are squirrels, birds and cows. Much of my time is spent at home with friends and family. I enjoy being peaceful and often sit by the candlelight to relax. Tranquillity is important to me.”

Ronaldo says he does not drink alcohol, which may be related to the early death of his father in 2005, aged 52 from alcohol-related liver damage.

He has also been involved in numerous philanthropy initiatives and has given parts of his salary to charitable relief efforts. He serves as a Save the Children Global artist ambassador.

Family life

He has three children via a surrogate mother and one daughter with a former girlfriend, Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez.

The legendary George Best said of Ronaldo:

“There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it’s been a compliment to me.”

Citation: Pettinger, Tejvan . “Biography of Cristiano Ronaldo”, Oxford, UK. www.biographyonline.net Last updated 18 March 2020.

Career Achievements

• Ronaldo is the only player to win the unique combination of the league title, domestic cup, domestic Supercup, Champions League, Club World Cup, League player of the year, Golden Shoe and Ballon d’Or at two clubs (Manchester United and Real Madrid)
• Most goals scored in a single calendar year for club and country: 63 goals (2012)
• Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League: 128 goals (2020)
• Winner of five FIFA Ballon d’Or awards (given to world’s best player)
• Only player to win national titles in England, Spain and Italy.
• Five times winner of UEFA Champions League (4 with Real Madrid, 1 with Man Utd)
• Four times winner of FIFA club world cup.
• At the time (2009) The most expensive footballer in history £80 million – Man Utd to Real Madrid
• Only player in history to have scored 60 or more goals in a calendar year four times (consecutively from 2011 to 2014)
• The only player to score 50 goals or more in seven consecutive seasons (2011-17)
• Real Madrid all-time top goalscorer: 450 goals
• Most goals scored in a season in all competitions: 60 goals
• Most goals scored in a single La Liga season: 46 goals
• Most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season: 17 goals
• Most hat-tricks in a La Liga career (25)
• Most international goals scored in a calendar year: 32 (2017)
• First player to score in ten consecutive international tournaments (2004-19)
• Portugal’s most capped player of all time: 164 caps
• Portugal’s all-time top goalscorer: 99 goals

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Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Facts, Childhood, Career, Life

Cristiano Ronaldo, popularly known by his nickname ‘CR7’ is a Portuguese professional football player.

He plays forward for Juventus (Italian club) and the Portugal National Team. Among the greatest of all time to have graced the football pitch, entertaining us with a unique style of play, outstanding dribbles, sensational goals and electrifying speed, Cristiano Ronaldo stands out.

The ace skipper has a penchant for scoring incredible goals while inspiring his team to victory. Ronaldo emboldens the perfect definition of winning.

We take a close look into the life of this football star who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time on the planet in our Cristiano Ronaldo biography facts, childhood, career and personal life.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Childhood & Early Life

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985. He was the fourth child born to his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and his father, Jose Dinis Aveiro in Funchal, an island of Madeira, Portugal.

His father worked as a metropolitan gardener while his mother was a cook. Ronaldo was named after then-US President Ronald Reagen.

Ronaldo has an elder brother, Hugo and older sisters, Elma and Liliana. While growing up, he and all his siblings shared a room.

Ronaldo was raised as a Catholic. He played for an amateur team, Andorinha, before being signed by Sporting CP for 1,500 Euros after a three-day trial.

Ronaldo stopped attending school so as to focus on his football career. Prior to that decision, he was expelled after throwing a chair at his teacher.

His football dreams were threatened by a racing heart condition, but after undergoing surgery he resumed playing.

Cristiano Ronaldo Club Career

Sporting cp (2002–2003).

Ronaldo earned his place in the youth team of Sporting CP at the age of 16, after he was promoted by the first-team manager.

Ronaldo became the first sporting CP player to play in the under-16, under-17, under-18, B-team and first team in a season.

Ronaldo’s representative spoke with then-Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier and Barcelona president, Joan Laporta on signing him.

Arsenal Manager also met with Ronaldo to discuss a possible transfer. Alex Ferguson was impressed by Ronaldo’s performance in a 3-1 defeat of Manchester United in August 2003.

Ferguson was further pressurized to sign him permanently after United plan to sign him for a year before loaning him back to Sporting CP. Sporting was paid 12.24 million pounds in exchange for him.

Manchester United (2003–2009)

Ronaldo who was the first Portuguese signing by Manchester United had the most expensive signing for a teenager in the 2003–2004 season.

He proved his worth as he became one of the best players in Europe. While Ronaldo played in England, he became the first player to break the 20-goal barrier and helped United claim their first League title in four years.

His achievements didn’t go unnoticed as he received Professional Footballer’s Association’s Player, Young Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, making him the first player to receive four major PFA and FWA award for two consecutive seasons.

He also won the Premier League Golden Boot for his 31 goals and European Golden Shoe, the first winger to achieve the feat.

In the Champions League, Ronaldo inspired United to clinch Europe’s prestigious tournament which earned him the UEFA club footballer of the Year Award.

Ronaldo rounded off his time with United with the Ballon d’Or award, becoming the first Premier League Player to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year.

He also received the FIFA Puskas Award for best goal as well as winning the Premier League with United for the third time. Ronaldo claimed a total of nine trophies while at Manchester United.

Real Madrid (2009–2018)

Ronaldo secured a move to Real Madrid before the start of the 2009–2010 season, in a world-record transfer of 94 million Euros, with a 1 billion Euros buyout clause with His contract which was set to expire in 2015.

The attendance of 80,000 fans at his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu broke the 25-year record of 75,000 attendances at Diego Maradona’s Napoli presentation.

His first season with Madrid still saw him as a Ballon d’Or contender as he emerged second in the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year behind Lionel Messi despite failing to win any trophy.

The following season saw him also emerged as a runner-up behind Lionel Messi in the FIFA Ballon d’Or awards. But this time inspiring Madrid to the La Liga title, their first in four years.

During his time at Madrid, he forged an attacking trio, known as the BBC, an acronym for Bale, Benzema and Cristiano with his fellow teammates. He enjoyed a successful run, which made him admit he was in the best form of his career.

Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or an amalgamation of the FIFA World Player of the Year and the Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo also helped the Madrid to their tenth European championship, La Decima and as well as their 12thLa Duodecima.

Ronaldo particularly achieved more in his final days with Madrid becoming Madrid first Player to score a total of 5,900 goals.

He also became the first player to score 100 goals in a UEFA club competition. Ronaldo emerged the top scorer of the UEFA Champions League for a fifth consecutive season. He led Madrid to their twelveth European title, La Duodecima earning him his fifth Player of the Year award.

Ronaldo received the Ballon d’Or award a day after winning the FIFA Best Men Player Award. The highest point of his last days with Madrid was his bicycle kick goal in a 3-0 away win over Juventus which was lauded by the opposition fans.

The goal was labelled as a “Playstation goal” by Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli.

Juventus (2018 – 2021)

After rumours of an imminent move from Real Madrid, Ronaldo secured a 100 million Euros transfer to Juventus which also included an additional 12 million euros in fee and contributions to Ronaldo’s youth club.

His transfer was the highest for a player above 30 years old. Ronaldo attributed his move to Juventus to the need for a new challenge, but later said he opted for a transfer due to a lack of support from the club president.

He debuted for Juventus in a Serie A goal against Chievo on August 18, 2018. In his first champions league appearance for Juventus, he was sent off due to violent conduct.

Manchester United (2021 – present)

Ronaldo returned to his youth team Manchester United in August 2021. It was no shock that the first day of his return to Manchester United his T shirt sales have broken every club record, ever.

As this stage evolves we will update this page with his achievements that are honestly too much to keep track at this stage. Breaking league records every year, it is clear that even at his age which is considered ” old” he still has the ability to be at the top of his game.

Cristiano Ronaldo National Team Career

After beginning his national team career in 2001, Ronaldo became a regular face in the Portuguese National team squad, appearing in the 2002 URFA European Under-17 Football Championship, the 2004 summer Olympic as well as in the under-15, under-17, under-20, under-21 and under-23 national teams, before debuting for the senior team at age 18.

After a series of trials at the Euros, Ronaldo finally led Portugal to the Euros success in 2016. He last featured for the Portuguese side in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia where he had a spectacular performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo Family and Personal Life

Ronaldo gave birth to his first child in 2010, the identity of the child’s mother is unknown. It is unclear if he was involved in a relationship or if the child was given birth to via surrogacy. In 2017, he became a father to twins.

Ronaldo is known to be a philanthropist. In 2004, he visited Indonesia to raise funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction after TV footage showed a boy whose parent had been killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and had been stranded for 19 days.

In 2012 he and his agent paid for the treatment of a nine-year-old Canarian boy with terminal cancer. He sold his 2011 golden boot for 1.5 million euros to fund schools in Gaza.

In August 2016, he launched the CR7Selfie app, a selfie app for charity to aid Saving of children.

Ronaldo and a man were accused of rape. One of the women involved withdrew her allegation. Subsequently, Scotland Yard issued a statement that there was not enough evidence to file a case.

In 2017, German newspaper Der Spiegel published an article which alleged a rape accusation against Ronaldo.

The rape was said to have taken place in 2009 and was subject to legal persecution before a non-disclosure agreement was signed, which made the charges to be dropped. In September 2018, the German newspaper revealed the name of the woman as Kathryn Mayorga. Ronaldo dismissed the allegation as fake news.

Ronaldo was charged with tax evasion in July 2017. He was said to have evaded about 15 million euros in tax between 2011 and 2014. He was reportedly sentenced to two years in jail and fined about 18.8 million euros in a deal with the Spanish Authorities.

The fine was reduced by 2 million euros. The sentence could be served under probation without jail time.

Cristiano Ronaldo Achievements and Awards

Tournaments won.

• Premier League (2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009)
• FA Cup (2003-2004), Football League Cup (2005-2006, 2008-2009)
• FA Community Shield (2007)
• La Liga (2011-2012, 2016-2017)
• Copa del Rey (2010-2011, 2013-2014)
• Supercopa de Espana (2012, 2017)
• UEFA Champions League (2007-2008, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018)
• UEFA Super Cup (2014, 2017)
• FIFA Club World Cup (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017)
• UEFA European Championship (2016)
• UEFA Euros (2016)

Individual Awards

• FIFA Ballon d’Or (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year (2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017)
• Champions League Forward of the Season (2017-2018)
• UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2008)
• Barclays Player of the Year (2006-2007, 2007-2008)
• PFA Young Player of the Year (2006-2007)
• PFA Player of the Year (2006-2007, 2007-2008)
• La Liga Best Player (2013-2014)
• La Liga Best Forward (2013-2014)
• La Liga Most Valuable Player (2012-2013)

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Cristiano Ronaldo

• Born February 5 , 1985 · Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
• Birth name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
• The Sultan Of The Stepover
• Pride of Portugal
• Height 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
• Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Diniz Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo and two elder sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia. His name was inspired by the former US-president, Ronald Reagan, whom his father was influenced by. The island of Madeira was also the place where Cristiano first learned to master his skills as a footballer. He spent his early years playing for his local team, Nacional, and by the time he turned 12 years old, he already made his name for himself as one of Madeira's top footballers . It wasn't long before he started to catch the attention of other big Portuguese clubs. Among Sporting was Benfica, a team Cristiano and his father followed as a young boy. However he eventually chose to play for Sporting which was a team his mother loved and followed as she was growing up, to play with the likes of Figo was the dream for her son. He was then spotted by former Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier at the age of sixteen but Liverpool had no intentions to sign him at that time because they thought he was too young and he needed more time to develop his skills. However, in the summer of 2003, when Sporting played against Manchester United and defeated them, Cristiano caught the attention of Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo became Manchester United's first-ever Portuguese player. Initially, he requested for the number 28 as his jersey number because he didn't feel that he could live up to the pressure of previous players such as George Best and David Beckham who wore the number 7 jersey. The year 2006 to 2008 proved to be a rather controversial year for the star. In the 2006 World Cup, Cristiano faced accusations regarding his sportsmanship. In a quarter-final match against England, he was heavily criticized for sending of his club team mate, Wayne Rooney who was playing for the England team. It wasn't too long until fans started accepting Cristiano again. In 2007, he won PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans' Player of the Year, Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and Manchester United's Players' Player of the Year. The year 2008 also saw him taking back the PFA Player Of The Year Award for the second time running. That same year, Ronaldo also had to deal with controversies regarding his club transfer to Spanish giants, Real Madrid. He eventually chose to stay with Manchester United and stressed to the public that he had no intentions of leaving the club. Cristiano now lives with his cousin, Nuno and his brother in law Ze. When he is not on the field, he is a very family oriented person. Growing up, when he was about to choose football as his career, he said that it was very difficult for him as that would mean lesser time with his family, especially his mother, whom he says play a major role in his life. During his free time, Cristiano enjoys cooking. He mentioned in an interview that he usually cooks before he leaves for his soccer practice. Because he is constantly training, Cristiano rarely has time to watch TV. If he does get the time to watch, he says he loves watching one of the local Portuguese game show which is mostly about trivia questions. Cristiano is an avid learner and he takes interest in learning new things everyday. Among Cristiano's biggest pet peeves are smoking, people who don't make an effort and dishonesty. When the tsunami hit South East Asia, Cristiano flew to Indonesia to help those in need. He auctioned off a few stuff to help raise funds for charity. He hopes to get involved in more charity projects in the future because he believes his star status will help him reach out to others for help. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Ezequiel De Castilla
• Children Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro Mateo Ronaldo Eva Maria Dos Santos Bella Esmeralda dos Santos Aveiro
• After playing against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly the Manchester United players urged the manager to sign Cristiano on the the plane back to Manchester.
• Was signed by Manchester United as a long term replacement for David Beckham .
• Became the most expensive teenager in Britain in 2003.
• Scored Manchester United Football Club's 1,000th league goal against Middlesbrough Football Club.
• Flew to Indonesia to visit the areas affected by the tsunami and raised over 1 billion rupiah by auctioning off his personal sports gear.
• I would be very proud if, one day, I'm held in the same esteem as George Best or Beckham. It's what I'm working hard towards.
• Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can't it happen to me? I'm not worried I'm young - it's an incentive to do the best I can.
• The No 7 shirt is an honor and a responsibility. I hope it brings me a lot of luck.
• There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world's best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities.
• I've never tried to hide the fact that it is my intention to be the best

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born February 5, 1985) is the quintessential footballer/soccer star. Possessing strength, pace, skill, and professionalism in abundance, Ronaldo’s many attributes leave him well-equipped for the modern game.

In an age where players have never been fitter or stronger, Ronaldo ensures that his outrageous natural talent is complemented by a bulging physique that makes him a tough competitor and a threat to any defense.

In 2009, his US$131 million move from Manchester United to Real Madrid made him the most expensive player in the world (since surpassed by Gareth Bale). And at the Bernabeu, he has thrilled the masses with high-caliber performances and an unreal number of goals.

Fast Facts: Cristano Ronaldo

• Nationality: Portuguese
• Date and Place of Birth: February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Portugal
• Position: Winger/Striker
• Current Club: Real Madrid (La Liga)
• Previous Clubs: Sporting Lisbon (2001-2003), Manchester United (2003-2009)
• International Career: 2003 to present

Early Career

Sporting Lisbon signed a 10-year-old Ronaldo after a three-day trial and he ultimately became the first player to turn out for the club with the Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, B-team, and first team in a single season.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson swooped to sign him as an 18-year-old after a devastating performance in a friendly against his side in 2003.

Rise to Prominence

Ferguson eased Ronaldo in gently, but from his early cameo performances, it was obvious the Scot had signed a player of immense natural ability.

Wearing the famous number seven shirt previously assigned to the likes of George Best and Eric Cantona, Ronaldo’s first season garnered 10 goals.

By the end of the 2006-07 season, the Portuguese star had registered 23 goals in 53 appearances for United and played a major role in the club winning their first title for four seasons.

The World's Best

The following campaign was to prove his best in a Red Devils shirt. Ronaldo scored a stunning total of 42 goals in 49 games as United won the Premier League and Champions League . He dovetailed beautifully with Wayne Rooney, while Carlos Tevez helped make the team’s attack one of the most prolific in the world game that season.

But rumors already started circulating about a move to Real Madrid. Manchester United stood firm that summer, retaining Ronaldo for one last season and at the turn of the year he won the FIFA World Player of the Year award for the first time.

Twenty-six goals in all competition helped United to another Premier League title and an appearance in the Champions League final where the English club was beaten 2-0 by Barcelona.

But it was no secret that Ronaldo was looking for pastures new and on June 26, 2009, Real Madrid confirmed that he would be joining them in a world record deal.

The Latest Galáctico

Florentino Perez was the man who brought Ronaldo to the Bernabeu as he begun a second spell as president. His Galácticos policy is world famous, and Ronaldo certainly fitted the mold, following in the footsteps of Luis Figo, David Beckham, and Zinedine Zidane.

Ronaldo was presented to 80,000 fans at the Bernabeu, as club legend Alfredo Di Stefano handed him the famous number nine shirt.

A devastating haul of 33 goals in 35 appearances—despite missing a month and a half through injury—rendered his first season in Spain a huge personal success, although no trophies were forthcoming as Barcelona continued their domestic dominance and Real Madrid again bowed out in the Champions League second round.

Under fellow countryman Jose Mourinho , Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to the Copa del Rey in the 2010/11 season, scoring the winning goal against Barcelona in the final.

He also beat the all-time record for goals in a single season in La Liga, turning on the afterburners (11 in the final four games) in the final weeks to take his tally to 40 for the season.

Another Personal Best

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi would exceed that tally the following season, but 2011/12 was also to be Ronaldo’s best to date. He netted 46 in the league and a sublime 63 in all competition as Real Madrid reclaimed the Liga title from Barcelona.

His goal against Barca in a 2-1 Liga win at Camp Nou all but ensured Real Madrid’s first title since 2008. Indeed, 2011/12 was the season Ronaldo started to match his performance in El Clasico with those against the league’s lesser lights.

Ronaldo has surpassed the 50-goal mark for Real Madrid in each of the seasons since and in the 2013/14 campaign he netted a record 17 in 11 Champions League matches as the club finally achieved La Decima —their 10th European Cup.

Another stunning season, of course, saw Ronaldo retain the FIFA Ballon d'Or which he has also won the previous year.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth Is Almost Comically Shocking

Here’s what makes the soccer star the highest-paid athlete on the planet.

According to Sportico , the Portuguese sports icon remained the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2023 with a whopping $275 million in earnings. The 39-year-old, who signed a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC reportedly worth up to around $200 million per year , was almost $60 million ahead of golfer Jon Rahm ($203 million) in second place.

Generally, soccer players dominated the top of the list though. Lionel Messi was a distant third ($130 million), with Kylian Mbappé fifth ($125 million), and Neymar sixth ($121 million).

The Sportico estimate marks a significant jump in earnings for five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, more than double what he made in 2022 according to a similar list from Forbes .

In addition to Ronaldo’s large playing salary with Al-Nassr, USA Today has estimated he makes around $90 million through off-field means like image rights, appearance fees, and endorsements. So with Ronaldo clearly winning on and away from the pitch, what is his actual net worth?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth, Explained

According to The Sporting News , reports from September 2023 listed Ronaldo’s total net worth around $500 million . Celebrity Net Worth is even more generous, estimating the value of the Portugal national team captain at $600 million .

Ronaldo, who began his senior club career in 2002, became the first active team-sport athlete to pass $1 billion in career earnings in 2020. The only two athletes from any sport to reach the mark before him were golfer Tiger Woods and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. , according to CBS Sports.

Endorsement deals with a variety of companies, most notably Nike, have helped pad Ronaldo’s net worth. The shoe and athletic wear giant inked Ronaldo to a lifetime contract in 2016 that pays him at least $20 million annually. Business Insider reported that in just the first year of the deal, Ronaldo’s social media presence alone generated $476 million in media value for Nike, making the company’s investment a no-brainer.

Ronaldo’s expansive audience—he has 168 million followers on Facebook, 620 million on Instagram, and another 110.5 million on X, formerly Twitter—has made him a key target for other brands. According to the Daily Mail , Ronaldo has had partnerships with Tag Heuer, KFC, Armani, Herbalife, and Emirates airline.

Ronaldo hasn’t been afraid to dip into his net worth and spend a lot of his earnings, either. According to The US Sun , the father of five has a car collection worth $21 million, including a rare Bugatti Centodieci that cost him $10.5 million. The duPont Registry lists a Ferrari F12 TDF, Lamborghini Aventador, and a Porsche 911 among his other vehicles.

Ronaldo also owns a $602 million Madrid villa among his collection of properties and collects watches. According to the Daily Mail , one of his favorite timepieces is a Jacob and Co. Grand Baguette with an estimated price tag of $1 million.

Who Are the Other Highest-Paid Athletes?

NBA superstar LeBron James is fourth in estimated earnings on the Sportico list with $125.7 million, just a sliver above Mbappé.

Behind No. 6 Neymar, these athletes round out the top 10 sports earners of 2023:

• NBA player Stephen Curry , $198.9 million;
• NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, $88.4 million;
• NBA player Kevin Durant , $86.9 million;
• and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes , $84.3 million.

Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff in 2023, and before that had worked almost eight years as a newspaper reporter and copy editor. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, an avid sports fan, a frequent moviegoer, and trivia buff.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer. He currently plays for Real Madrid. He is one of the modern-day greats. He has lived up to the name Ronaldo . He has won 3 Ballon D’or during his career. Cristiano Ronaldo is also one of the highest paid athletes in the world. He is the all-time top scorer for Portugal in international matches. He was once the most expensive player in the world with €94 million. The record was broken by fellow teammate Gareth Bale .

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5 1985 in Madeira. He was born to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro . His name Ronaldo is after U.S President Ronald Reagan . Cristiano Ronaldo said that he lived in poverty as a child. At the age of 14, he decided to completely focus on Football. He was signed to Sporting CP as a child. During his time at Sporting, he showed tremendous potential. He even caught the eye of major clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool. But he was signed by Manchester United. Sir Alex Fergusson was impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance in a friendly match in Lisbon in 2003 he was transferred for £12.24 Million. After the signing, he was given the no.7 jersey. No. 7 represented the likes of George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham . He initially wanted the no. 28 because of the pressure of no. 7 jersey. But he lived up to the greats of no.7. Cristiano Ronaldo took on the role of David Beckham . He became a free kick specialist at Manchester United. He won all the major trophies available with Man U . He won the English Premier League, The FA Cup, Community Shield, Capital One Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and The FIFA Club World Cup . He also won personal awards such as European Golden Shoe and Ballon D’or.

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

• Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
• Birthdate: February 5th, 1985
• Birthplace: Funchal, Madeira – Portugal
• Height: 186 cm (1m 86cm)
• Weight: 84 kg
• Field position: Left/right winger, striker/forward
• First professional club: Sporting Clube de Portugal
• Career debut: October 7th, 2002, against Moreirense
• Current club: Real Madrid (since 2009)
• International team: Portugal
• International debut: August 20th, 2003, against Kazakhstan
• Nicknames: CR7, CR9, Ronny

In 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive player in History. He was signed by Real Madrid for €94 million. At this time he was frequently compared to Lionel Messi of Barcelona. The two became the best players in Spain. The El Classico was regarded a rivalry between the two players. Real Madrid and Barcelona always had a fierce rivalry but it was boosted by Ronaldo and Messi. Ronaldo kept on performing with Real Madrid. He became the first person to score back to back 40 Goals in a season. With Real Madrid he achieved everything he had to achieve. He won the La Liga, Copa Del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and The FIFA Club World Cup. He won two Ballon D’or awards at Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t drink Alcohol. He is very close to his family and friends. Ronaldo has been an attraction in the Media. He was involved in sports and outside of sports in the news. His relationships with high profile celebrities were always a talking point. Ronaldo was in a relationship with Irina Shayk since 2015. He broke the relationship in 2015 when Irina didn’t want to attend his mom’s birthday party. He doesn’t have any tattoos because it will prevent him from donating blood.

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The name Cristiano Ronaldo, a great Portuguese player, is well known to admirers and enthusiasts everywhere. Ronaldo, who was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, has become a football superstar thanks to his illustrious career. Ronaldo, who is renowned for his extraordinary abilities, athleticism, and unwavering pursuit of excellence, has achieved unparalleled success and made an enduring impression on the sport. We explore Cristiano Ronaldos fascinating life story in this blog article, charting his rise from impoverished origins to become one of the best football players of all time.

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Early Life and Footballing Beginnings

Ronaldo dos Santos, Cristian Aveiro was raised in Madeira, Portugal, by working class parents. Ronaldo showed incredible potential for football at an early age, attracting the interest of nearby teams with his speed, agility, and technical skills. He was seen by Sporting Lisbon, one of Portugals finest football academies, when he was 12 years old, and entered their youth programme.

At Sporting Lisbon, Ronaldo began his official training and growth as a professional football player. He quickly gained a spot in the senior squad because to his outstanding achievements for the clubs junior levels. Sir Alex Ferguson first noticed Ranaldo exceptional talents in a 2003 exhibition game against Manchester United.

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Gaining Notoriety at Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Manchester United in August 2003, making a decision that would forever alter his life and pave the way for his ascent to stardom. Although he initially had trouble adjusting to the rigours and requirements of the English Premier League, his unwavering work ethic and will catapulted him to stardom.

Ronaldo developed as a footballer and demonstrated his enormous potential while he was a member of Manchester United from 2003 to 2009. He was endowed with lightning quick speed, flawless ball control, and a lethal goal scoring ability, which let him play a crucial role in the teams success. Ronalds outstanding efforts enabled Manchester United to win the UEFA Champions League in 2008 and three straight Premier League championships from 2008 to 2009.

Global Domination at Real Madrid

In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo made a record breaking transfer to Real Madrid, with a fee of $94 million. This deal broke previous records and paved the way for Ronaldo hegemony over the world.

Ronaldo achieved unfathomable heights at Real Madrid. His amazing ability to score goals and exciting performance enthralled people all around the world. Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 40 or more goals in six straight seasons from 2011 to 2015. His unwavering will for achievement and capacity to perform under pressure enabled Real Madrid to win multiple national and international championships, including four Champions League crowns.

Ronaldo broke multiple records while playing for Real Madrid, becoming the team all time best scorer. He halped Portugal win the UEFA European Championship in 2016, which was their first significant international success.

New Chakkebges abd Continued Success at Juventus

Ronaldo started a new chapter in his career in 2018 when he signed a $100 million contract with Juventus. His relocation to Italy gave him a new challenge and a chance to demonstrate his adaptability and agility.

Legacy and charitable giving

In addition to his football accomplishments Ronaldo is renowned for his humanitarian work and charity. He was actively backed a number of humanitarian initiatives, including as children hospitals, cancer research, and relief operations for natural disasters. Fans all across the world are drawn to Ronaldo because of his compassion and desire to improve society.

The rise of Cristiano Ronaldo from modest origins to international fame is a monument to his exceptional talent, unshakable commitment, and unrelenting pursuit of perfection. He has inspired serveral generations of football fans with his extraordinary abilties, broken multiple records, and collected numerous championships, In addition to his accomplishments on the field of play, Ronaldo has left a lasting legacy via his charitable work.

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Q. When and where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

Q. Which football club did Ronaldo join at the beginning of his professional career?

Ronaldo joined Sporting CP, a Portuguese football club, at the start of his professional career.

Q. Which club did Ronaldo play for after leaving Sporting CP?

Ronaldo moved to Manchester United, an English club, after leaving Sporting CP.

Q. What is Ronaldo current club as of 2021?

As of 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, signing with the club after leaving Juventus.

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born 5 February 1985), better known as Ronaldo, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has numerous accolades to his name, which include five Ballon d’Or awards, a record three UEFA Best Player in Europe, and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. It is worth noting here that he has won 34 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. In this blog, we will look at Cristiano Ronaldo Biography, his career, net worth, facts, awards, social media, etc.

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

Early life of cristiano ronaldo.

Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. He has an older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Katia and Elma. Ronaldo was named after former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who was his father’s favorite actor.

Ronaldo began playing football at a young age. He joined his local youth team, Andorinha, at the age of eight. Two years later, he moved to Nacional. In 1997, at the age of 12, Ronaldo was signed by Sporting CP, one of the biggest clubs in Portugal.

Professional Career

Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7 made his professional debut for Sporting CP in 2002, at the age of 17. He quickly caught the eye of scouts from all over Europe, and in 2003, he signed for Manchester United for a fee of £12 million.

CR7 spent six seasons at Manchester United, during which time he won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. He was also named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid in a transfer worth £80 million (€94 million), becoming the most expensive player in football history at the time. He spent nine seasons at Real Madrid, during which time he won two La Liga titles, two Copas del Rey, four UEFA Champions Leagues, three UEFA Super Cups and two FIFA Club World Cups. He also became the club’s all-time leading scorer.

In 2018, Ronaldo signed for Juventus in a transfer worth €100 million (£88 million), becoming the first player to be signed for over €100 million by an Italian club. He won two Serie A titles, two Supercoppa Italiana and one Coppa Italia with Juventus.

In 2021, CR7 returned to Manchester United. He finished the season as the club’s top scorer with 24 goals in all competitions.

International Career

Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal in 2003, at the age of 18. He has since gone on to become the all-time leading scorer in international football with 125 goals. Ronaldo has represented Portugal at five FIFA World Cups and four UEFA European Championships. He won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016, and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Net Worth

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is estimated to be around $500 million. He is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, and he earns a significant amount of money from endorsements and sponsorships.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Clubs

CR7 has played for the following teams in his professional career:

• Sporting CP (2002-2003)
• Manchester United (2003-2009)
• Real Madrid (2009-2018)
• Juventus (2018-2021)
• Manchester United (2021-2022)
• Al Nassr (2023 – Present)

Cristiano Ronaldo: Awards

Cristiano Ronaldo has won numerous individual and team awards throughout his career. Some of his most notable awards include:

Sporting CP

• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2002

Manchester United

• Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
• FA Cup: 2003–04
• Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2008–09
• FA Community Shield: 2007
• UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2008

Real Madrid

• La Liga: 2011–12, 2016–17
• Copa del Rey: 2010–11, 2013–14
• Supercopa de España: 2012, 2017
• UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
• UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2017
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017
• Serie A: 2018–19, 2019–20
• Coppa Italia: 2020–21
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2018, 2020
• Arab Club Champions Cup: 2023

Portugal U20

• Toulon Tournament: 2003

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• UEFA European Championship: 2016
• UEFA Nations League: 2018–19
• FIFA Ballon d’Or/Ballon d’Or: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2008
• The Best FIFA Men’s Player: 2016, 2017
• The Best FIFA Special Award for Outstanding Career Achievement: 2021
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award: 2007–08, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17
• UEFA Champions League top scorer: 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
• European Golden Shoe: 2007–08, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15
• Golden Foot: 2020
• FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2016
• FIFA Puskás Award: 2009
• UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2004; 2012;  2016
• UEFA European Championship Golden Boot: 2020
• Premier League Player of the Season: 2006–07, 2007–08
• La Liga Best Player: 2013–14
• Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2019,  2020
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2007–08
• Pichichi Trophy: 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15
• Capocannoniere: 2020–21
• FPF Portuguese Player of the Year: 2016,  2017, 2018, 2019, 2022

(Source- Wikipedia)

Cristiano Ronaldo Family

Ronaldo has five children. His first child, a son, was born on 17 June 2010 in the United States. He has maintained full custody of the child and, in accordance with an agreement with the mother, has not publicly disclosed her identity. In January 2015, Ronaldo’s relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk, which lasted five years, came to an end.

Ronaldo later became a father to twins, born on 8 June 2017 in the United States through surrogacy. He is currently in a relationship with Argentine-born Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez, who gave birth to their daughter on 12 November 2017. The couple was expecting a pair of twins in 2022, but unfortunately, the male twin passed away during childbirth, while the female twin survived

Cristiano Ronaldo Facts

• When Ronaldo was a young boy, he was so poor that he couldn’t afford to buy football boots. He would often play barefoot, or with boots that were too small for him.
• Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart condition at the age of 15. He was told that he would have to give up football, but he refused. He underwent laser surgery to correct the condition, and he was able to continue his career.
• Ronaldo is a very charitable person. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities and causes.
• Ronaldo is a very superstitious person. He has a number of rituals that he performs before and after every match. For example, he always steps onto the pitch with his right foot first.

Ronaldo’s Legacy

Here are some of the key aspects of Ronaldo’s legacy:

• Individual brilliance: Ronaldo is one of the most talented and skilled footballers of all time. He is a prolific goal scorer, a gifted dribbler, and a superb athlete. He is also a highly intelligent player with a great understanding of the game.
• Team success: Ronaldo has won numerous team trophies throughout his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship, and the UEFA Nations League . He has been a key player for every team he has played for, and he has helped them to achieve great success.
• Global icon: Ronaldo is one of the most popular and marketable athletes in the world. He has millions of fans all over the globe, and he is a role model for many people. He is also a successful businessman, and he has his own clothing line, fragrance, and hotel chain.

Cristiano Ronaldo Social Media

Forever Love…❤️🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/x18W34rYRM — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 30, 2022

Victory is a State of Mind. A long tradition of crafting trunks photographed by @annieleibovitz for @LouisVuitton pic.twitter.com/0TsieZP40P — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 19, 2022

Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslim!🙏🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/D9QoB5eyjd — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) March 22, 2023

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Cristiano ronaldo.

Ronaldo was really poor as a child, and so he and his family lived in a tin-roofed home that overlooked the ocean. His life was harsh, Ronaldo's father often drank too much, witch led him to die from kidney problems in 2005 .Cristiano's mother worked as a cook and a cleaning person to keep her children alive and fed.Ronaldo went to a school attached to the traing centre for young futbol players at Sporting lisbon.

Ronaldo would later be introduced to the game of soccer.

Iintroduction to the sport of soccer

While Cristiano's father worked at a boy's club as an equipment manager, Cristiano was introduced to the game of soccer.Ronaldo was so good at the game that by the time he was 10 years old,he was rocognized as a phenomenon.Cristiano's godfather said that he liked the game so much that "all he wanted to do as a boy was play futbol", said Fernao Sousa.Cristiano godfather also said that he miseed meals or escape out of his bedroom window with a soccer ball when he was supposed to do his homework.

By Ronaldo's early teens he was really talented and so after a stint with National da liha da Madeira, when he was 16 years old, old enough to sign a professional contract with sporting he dropped out of school to fallow his dreams,and so his journey began.

From Lisbon to Madrid ( adulthood )

Major obstacales.

• Ronaldo's father was a drunkard and in the year 2005, he died because of kidney problems
• Ronaldo was so poor that he had to live in a tin-roofed home
• When Ronaldo was starting at Lisbon, the other kids laughed at him because he didn't have cleats
• droped out of school to chase his dreams
• Mom had to take 2 jobs to keep her family alive

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What happened the only time Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazario faced each other on the pitch

Two of the best ever sharing the same pitch..

Josh Lawless

They share the same name and they are two of the greatest ever to play the game, but Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo only shared the pitch on one occasion.

The two were on opposite teams during a charity match organised by Luis Figo, a teammate of both players in his glittering career, back in July 2005.

The game was held at the Algarve stadium in Portugal in front of 25,000 fans and helped raise money for Luis Figo's Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

'R9 ' was on the same side as Figo, with the team managed by Sir Bobby Robson - who coached the Brazilian when he was at Barcelona.

And it was the older, more experienced Ronaldo who proved to be the match-winner - scoring twice in a 2-1 victory for his team.

Highlights from the game are a bit of a tough find but there is a compilation of CR7's performance in the game, courtesy of 'Hris70wComps'.

A young Ronaldo had only signed for Manchester United from Sporting CP in a £12.24 million deal two years prior after mesmerising United players and manager Sir Alex Ferguson in a pre-season friendly.

But his ridiculous dribbling ability was on display during this exhibition game - even if he was only on the pitch for 32 minutes.

Five-time Ballon d'Or Cristiano would of course also end up strutting his stuff for Real Madrid, scoring 450 goals in nine seasons and breaking a whole slew of records.

2007 Ballon d'Or winner Kaka played with both players during his coveted career and opted for R9 when asked who was the better Ronaldo .

He told SPORTbible: "Brazilian Ronaldo was the best player I ever played with. The things I saw that guy do on the field was amazing. Ronaldo was the best I played with, but what Cristiano did - and is doing - is just unreal.

"The most important thing for me about Cristiano is the way he can motivate himself after all the achievements he has got."

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is also inclined to agree. "Ronaldo [Nazario] was a phenomenon, Of all the strikers I ever saw, he was the best," Messi said in an interview with AS .

"He was seriously impressive."

Topics:  Cristiano Ronaldo , Ronaldo Nazario , Luis Figo , Real Madrid , Manchester United , Lionel Messi , Kaka

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and wrestling. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has interviewed some of the biggest names in the field - including the first UK interview with The Hardy Boyz after their return to WWE. He has never sported a pair of Lonsdale Slip-ons, contrary to reports.

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