Cristiano Ronaldo: Biography and History
Full name : Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Date of birth : February 5, 1985
Place of birth : Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)
Youth and Beginnings
Cristiano Ronaldo was born into a modest family. His father worked as a gardener and his mother was a cook. Passionate about football from a young age, he joined the Sporting CP academy in Lisbon at the age of 12, leaving Madeira to pursue his dream.
In 2002, at just 17 years old, he made his professional debut with Sporting CP , impressing with his speed, technique and dribbling ability.
Manchester United (2003-2009)
In 2003, after a friendly match between Sporting and Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson was won over by Ronaldo's talent and signed the young player for 15 million euros .
- First trophy : FA Cup (2004)
- Honours : 3 Premier League, 1 Champions League (2008), 2 English League Cups
- Distinction : First Ballon d'Or in 2008 after scoring 42 goals in all competitions.
Real Madrid (2009-2018)
Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-record fee of €94 million , and quickly became a club legend.
- Goals : 451 goals in 438 matches
- Honours : 4 Champions Leagues, 3 Ligas, 2 Copa del Reys, 3 European Super Cups
- Records :
- Real Madrid's all-time top scorer
- Champions League top scorer (134 goals with Real)
Juventus (2018-2021)
Ronaldo signs with Juventus for 100 million euros .
- Honours : 2 Serie A, 1 Italian Cup
- Impact : He quickly became the club's attacking leader, scoring more than 100 goals in three seasons.
Return to Manchester United (2021-2022)
In August 2021, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United. Despite good individual performances, the team struggled to regain its former level.
Al-Nassr (2023 - present)
In December 2022, Ronaldo signed with Saudi club Al-Nassr , marking a new milestone in his career.
National Selection (Portugal)
- Debut : 2003
- Achievements : Winner of Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League
- Record : Top scorer in the history of national teams (more than 130 goals ).
Playing Style and Legacy
Cristiano Ronaldo is recognized for:
- His unmatched work discipline .
- His physique is impressive even after 35 years.
- His role as a leader and role model for young players.
Cristiano Ronaldo est plus qu'un joueur de football : c'est une icône mondiale, une source d'inspiration pour des millions de fans à travers le monde.
