24/03/2025
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't want to study history, He wanted to be history.
Cristiano Ronaldo, full name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
He grew up in a working-class family and had a passion for football from an early age. Ronaldo started playing football at the age of eight for the local amateur team Andorinha.
His skills quickly gained attention and he later joined the youth academy of Sporting Lisbon, one of Portugal's biggest clubs.
In 2002, at just 17 years old, Ronaldo made his professional debut for Sporting Lisbon's first team. His impressive performances attracted the attention of several top European clubs.
In August 2003, he signed with Manchester United in England. During his six seasons with Manchester United
(2003-2009), Ronaldo established himself as one of the best players in the world. He won numerous titles including three English Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2008.
In June 2009, Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid for what was then a world-record fee of €94 million. During his nine seasons with Real Madrid (2009-2018), he enjoyed tremendous
success individually and collectively. He won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid and became their all-time leading goal scorer.
In July 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Juventus FC in Italy for €100 million. At Juventus FC so far (as of September 2021), he has continued to perform at a high level and has helped them win multiple Serie A titles.
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has also
achieved great success on an individual level. FIFA Ballon d'Or trophies (given to the best player in the world) and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever.
Off the field, Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his philanthropy work; he has been involved in various charitable activities throughout his career. Additionally, he is known for maintaining a disciplined lifestyle that includes strict dieting an
