The most prolific goalscorer in football history — 900+ career goals across Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now Al Nassr, with five Champions Leagues, five Ballon d'Or awards and the all-time international scoring record.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Funchal, Madeira in 1985 and began at Sporting CP (2001–2003) before joining Manchester United at 18 for £12.24 million. His first United spell (2003–2009) produced 3 Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. He moved to Real Madrid (2009–2018) for a then world-record €94 million, scoring 450 goals in 438 appearances — the most by any player for a single European club — and winning 4 Champions Leagues. After Juventus (2018–2021) and a second United spell (2021–2022), he joined Al Nassr in 2023. His career statistics are staggering: 900+ goals and 250+ assists in 1,200+ appearances. For Portugal he has earned 221 caps — the world record — scoring 135 international goals, also the world record for men's football. He scored 61 professional hat-tricks and won 5 Ballon d'Or awards. His 5 Champions League titles include 4 with Real Madrid. His top speed of 38.6 km/h — recorded at Manchester United — is among the fastest ever measured for an outfield player. He covers 10.6 km per game, among the highest distances for a forward. His dedication to physical conditioning, maintaining elite performance into his late thirties, is as remarkable as any individual statistic.
UEFA Champions League 5x (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
He has been tracked sprinting at 34 km/h — faster than any outfield player in Champions League history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- UEFA Champions League 5x (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Premier League 3x
- La Liga 2x
- Serie A 2x
- Ballon d'Or 5x (2008, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA European Championship 2016 (Portugal)
- UEFA Nations League 2019 (Portugal)
- FIFA Club World Cup 4x
- FA Cup