Cristiano Ronaldo
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Date of Birth: February 5, 1985
Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Height: 187 cm (6′2″)
Weight: ~84 kg (185 lbs)
Religion: Christian (Catholic)
Nationality: Portuguese
Ancestry: Portuguese (Madeiran)
Languages: Portuguese (native); Spanish (fluent); English (fluent); Italian (conversational)
Marital Status: In a relationship — Georgina Rodríguez (since 2016) • Marriages: 0
Children: Cristiano Jr. (2010), Eva (2017), Mateo (2017), Alana (2017), Bella (2022)
Occupation: Professional Footballer (Forward), Entrepreneur
Education: Sporting CP Academy; left school early for football
Net Worth: $500M–$1B+ (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: 600M+ IG; 100M+ FB; ~100M X
Businesses: CR7 fashion & fragrances, Pestana CR7 Hotels, gyms; lifetime Nike deal
Current Residence: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Al Nassr)
Number of Houses: Multiple (Funchal, Lisbon, Madrid, Turin, Manchester, Riyadh)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Funchal, Madeira → youth: Andorinha & Nacional → Sporting CP academy (moved to Lisbon at 12).
- Minor tachycardia procedure at 15; returned quickly and rose to Sporting’s first team.
- Debuted for Sporting CP seniors in 2002; scouted by Manchester United after a 2003 friendly.
- Grew up in a modest household; father worked at Andorinha where Cristiano began.
- Adopted the #7 jersey at Manchester United, igniting the “CR7” identity.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- Made professional debut for Sporting CP in 2002; won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his first season.
- Signed by Manchester United in 2003; won 3 Premier League titles, FA Cup, 2 League Cups, Champions League (2008) and FIFA Club World Cup (2008).
- Won first Ballon d’Or in 2008 at Manchester United.
- Transferred to Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-record €94M; became club’s all-time top scorer (450 goals in 438 games).
- With Real Madrid: won 4 Champions League titles, 2 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, and 3 FIFA Club World Cups.
- Moved to Juventus in 2018; won 2 Serie A titles, 2 Italian Super Cups, and was Serie A top scorer in 2020–21.
- Returned to Manchester United in 2021; scored over 20 goals in his comeback season.
- Joined Al-Nassr in 2023; won Arab Club Champions Cup and became top scorer in the Saudi Pro League season.
- Portugal national team: debuted in 2003; most-capped male player (200+ caps) and all-time leading international scorer (138 goals as of Aug 2025).
- Won UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Nations League (2019, 2025) with Portugal.
- Surpassed 900 official senior career goals in 2024; continues to play at top level.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 5× Ballon d’Or winner (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017).
- 3× The Best FIFA Men’s Player (2008, 2016, 2017).
- 4× UEFA Best Player in Europe (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017).
- 4× European Golden Shoe (2007–08, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15).
- FIFA Puskás Award (2009).
- 6× Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year.
- IFFHS World’s Best International Goal Scorer (record 5 wins).
- Multiple FIFA Club World Cup titles with Golden/Silver Ball distinctions.
- Named to FIFA FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year multiple times.
- Featured repeatedly on Forbes “Highest-Paid Athletes” and “Most Marketable Athletes” lists.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Holds the men’s record for international goals with Portugal.
- One of the world’s most-followed people on Instagram.
- Owns the Museu CR7 in Funchal, Madeira.
- Signature celebration: the iconic “SIIIUUU”.
- Scored in five FIFA World Cups.
- Won league titles in England, Spain, and Italy.
- Recorded the first-ever UEFA Champions League 100+ goals milestone.
- Renowned for a 40+ inch vertical leap in heading duels.
- Invests in hotels, fashion, fragrances, and gyms under the CR7 brand.
- Philanthropy includes hospital donations and disaster relief support.
- First Ballon d’Or won in 2008 with Manchester United.
- Has scored 60+ career hat-tricks across club and country.
- Noted for strict diet and recovery routines extending longevity.
- Frequently serves as Portugal’s captain in major tournaments.
- Started at local club Andorinha, where his father was a kit man.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cristiano Ronaldo born?
February 5, 1985 — Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Is he married? What’s his status now?
Not married (0 marriages). In a relationship with Georgina Rodríguez since 2016.
Children (names & years)?
Cristiano Jr. (2010), Eva (2017), Mateo (2017), Alana (2017), Bella (2022).
Key transfer dates between clubs?
Sporting→MUFC (Aug 12, 2003) • MUFC→Real (Jul 6, 2009) • Real→Juventus (Jul 10, 2018) • Juventus→MUFC (Aug 27, 2021) • MUFC→Al Nassr (Dec 30, 2022).
How tall is he?
About 187 cm (6′2″).
What position and jersey number?
Forward • #7 (“CR7”).
How many Ballon d’Or awards?
Five.
International goals record?
Men’s all-time top international scorer for Portugal.
Where does he live now and how many houses?
Riyadh during Al Nassr tenure; owns multiple homes in Funchal, Lisbon, Madrid, Turin, Manchester, and Riyadh.
Which clubs has he played for?
Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United (2nd spell), Al Nassr.
Major international trophies with Portugal?
UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Nations League 2019.
What’s his signature celebration called?
“SIIIUUU”.
Does he own businesses?
Yes — CR7 fashion & fragrances, Pestana CR7 Hotels, gyms; major endorsements.
When did he debut professionally?
2002 with Sporting CP’s senior team.
What are some hallmark attributes?
Two-footed finishing, pace, aerial dominance, positioning, longevity.
Has he scored in multiple World Cups?
Yes — scored in five FIFA World Cups.