Biography: Cristiano Ronaldo Born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Ronaldo grew up in a humble family and started playing football at an early age. Today, he is known for his incredible goal-scoring ability, lightning-fast speed, and unmatched work ethic both on and off the pitch.
Ronaldo’s father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, was a kit man at a local football club, while his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, was a cook. Ronaldo has three siblings, two sisters, and one brother. Growing up, Ronaldo was a mischievous child, often skipping school to play football. However, his natural talent on the pitch was evident from a young age, and he soon joined the local club Andorinha, where his father worked.
In 1995, Ronaldo signed with the academy of Sporting Lisbon, one of the top football clubs in Portugal. At the academy, Ronaldo quickly rose through the ranks and was soon promoted to the first team, where he made his professional debut at the age of 17. In his first season with the team, Ronaldo helped Sporting win the Portuguese Cup and was named the Portuguese Young Player of the Year.
In 2003, Ronaldo signed with Manchester United, one of the biggest football clubs in the world. Ronaldo quickly became a fan favorite at the club, known for his incredible skills and work ethic. In his first season with the club, Ronaldo helped Manchester United win the Premier League title and was named the PFA Young Player of the Year.
Over the next few seasons, Ronaldo continued to excel, helping Manchester United win three consecutive Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. In 2008, Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or, awarded to the best player in Europe, for the first time.
In 2009, Ronaldo signed with Real Madrid, one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world. Ronaldo quickly established himself as one of the best players in the world, scoring goals at an incredible rate and helping Real Madrid win numerous titles.
In 2013, Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or for the second time, and he went on to win it four more times during his career, including in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Despite being in his mid-30s, Ronaldo continued to excel, scoring goals at an incredible rate and helping Juventus win two Serie A titles.
Ronaldo has also had an impressive international career, representing Portugal at numerous international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. In 2016, Ronaldo led Portugal to the UEFA European Championship title, scoring three goals in the tournament, including one in the final.
Overall, Ronaldo has scored 111 goals in 191 appearances for Portugal, making him the top scorer in the country’s history. Off the pitch, Ronaldo is known for his philanthropy work and has donated millions of dollars to various charities over the years. Ronaldo is also a devout Catholic and is known for his strong faith. In addition to his football career, Ronaldo has also become a successful entrepreneur, launching his own clothing line, fragrance line, and hotel chain.
Cristiano Ronaldo set numerous records throughout his career. Some of his notable records include:
These are just a few of the many records that Ronaldo holds. He is consistently breaking records and adding to his already impressive list of accomplishments.
Cristiano Ronaldo set numerous records throughout his career. Some of his notable records include:
These are just a few of the many records that Ronaldo holds. He is consistently breaking records and adding to his already impressive list of accomplishments.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the father of five children, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., Bella Esmeralda, Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro, Eva Maria Dos Santos, and Mateo Ronaldo, Ronaldo’s mother is Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and his father’s name is José Dinis Aveiro, his older brother name is Hugo dos Santos Aveiro, and Elma and Liliana, are his older sisters. All these five children are from his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez. Ronaldo broke the devastating news that one of the couple’s twins, a baby boy, had passed away in April 2022.