Cristiano Ronaldo

Date of Birth: February 5, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, known simply as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He began his career at Sporting CP before moving to Manchester United in 2003. At United, he won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League, among other honors. In 2009, Ronaldo made a groundbreaking transfer to Real Madrid for a then-world record fee of €94 million. During his time at Real Madrid, he became the club’s all-time top scorer and won numerous titles, including four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles. In 2018, he transferred to Juventus, where he continued his streak of success, securing multiple domestic titles. Ronaldo has also had a storied international career with Portugal, winning the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019. Known for his incredible athleticism, precision, and versatility, Ronaldo has broken numerous records and received numerous individual awards, including five Ballon d’Or trophies.

5 Interesting Facts about Cristiano Ronaldo

1. Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to win four European Golden Shoes.

2. He holds the record for the most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season (17 goals in the 2013-2014 season).

3. Ronaldo has over 500 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most followed individuals on the platform.

4. He has a museum dedicated to his career, the Museu CR7, located in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira.

5. Ronaldo is the highest all-time goal scorer for Real Madrid, with 451 goals in 438 appearances.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Cristiano Ronaldo

1. “Your love makes me strong. Your hate makes me unstoppable.”

2. “I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.”

3. “Without football, my life is worth nothing.”

4. “I don’t have to show anything to anyone. There is nothing to prove.”

5. “Talent without working hard is nothing.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Cristiano Ronaldo’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $500 million.

Children

Cristiano Ronaldo has five children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., born on June 17, 2010, twins Eva and Mateo, born on June 8, 2017, Alana Martina, born on November 12, 2017, and Bella Esmeralda, born on April 18, 2022. His first son, Cristiano Jr., was born to a surrogate mother, while the twins were also born via surrogacy. His daughters, Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda, were born to his partner Georgina Rodríguez.