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Cristiano Ronaldo Biography
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese forward and captain whose scoring, aerial ability, movement and longevity have made him one of football's defining figures. Raised in Madeira, he joined Sporting CP at 12 and made his senior debut at 17 before moving to Manchester United in 2003. Under Alex Ferguson he developed from a winger into a prolific attacker, winning three consecutive Premier League titles, the 2008 UEFA Champions League and his first Ballon d'Or. A then-world-record transfer took him to Real Madrid in 2009, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in 438 official matches and won four more Champions League titles. He later won two Serie A titles with Juventus, returned to United, and joined Al Nassr in 2023. Ronaldo captained Al Nassr to the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League title and remains contracted through 2027. For Portugal, he led the team to UEFA EURO 2016 and Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025, became the men's international leader for appearances and goals, and in 2026 became the first player to score at six FIFA World Cups. He said the 2026 tournament was his final World Cup, while continuing to represent Portugal and pursue his 1,000th senior career goal.
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Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese forward and captain whose scoring, aerial ability, movement and longevity have made him one of football's defining figures. Raised in Madeira, he joined Sporting CP at 12 and made his senior debut at 17 before moving to Manchester United in 2003. Under Alex Ferguson he developed from a winger into a prolific attacker, winning three consecutive Premier League titles, the 2008 UEFA Champions League and his first Ballon d'Or. A then-world-record transfer took him to Real Madrid in 2009, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in 438 official matches and won four more Champions League titles. He later won two Serie A titles with Juventus, returned to United, and joined Al Nassr in 2023. Ronaldo captained Al Nassr to the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League title and remains contracted through 2027. For Portugal, he led the team to UEFA EURO 2016 and Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025, became the men's international leader for appearances and goals, and in 2026 became the first player to score at six FIFA World Cups. He said the 2026 tournament was his final World Cup, while continuing to represent Portugal and pursue his 1,000th senior career goal.
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What is Cristiano Ronaldo known for?
He is known as a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, five-time UEFA Champions League winner, Real Madrid's record scorer and the men's international leader for both appearances and goals.
Sources: UEFA · Real Madrid CF
Which club does Cristiano Ronaldo play for?
He plays for and captains Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. His contract runs through 2027.
Sources: Saudi Pro League
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's latest news?
UEFA's September 2026 update lists him on 234 Portugal appearances and a world-record 146 international goals while he remains active for club and country.
Sources: UEFA
Was the 2026 World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo's last?
Yes. After Portugal's round-of-16 exit, he said it had been his final World Cup, although he did not announce an immediate retirement from international football.
Sources: FIFA
How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid's official record lists 451 goals in 438 competitive appearances.
Sources: Real Madrid CF
How many Champions League titles has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
He has won five: one with Manchester United and four with Real Madrid.
Sources: UEFA
How many Ballon d'Or awards has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
He has won five, in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.
Sources: Real Madrid CF
Which trophies has Cristiano Ronaldo won with Portugal?
Is Cristiano Ronaldo married?
Yes. He married Georgina Rodríguez in a private civil ceremony in Cascais on August 11, 2026.
Sources: Associated Press
What food has Cristiano Ronaldo called his favorite?
Asked in a 2016 EFE interview, he answered cod. The source does not identify one specific cod recipe.
Sources: AS / EFE
What fragrance has Cristiano Ronaldo said he wears?
In a 2015 GQ interview tied to his fragrance launch, he said he personally loved to wear Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy and used fragrance as the final step of his grooming routine.
Sources: GQ South Africa
Has Cristiano Ronaldo won the Saudi Pro League?
Yes. He captained Al Nassr to the 2025–26 title and scored twice in the title-clinching win over Damac.
Sources: Saudi Pro League