"When it comes to snack time, a bite to . [323] On 22 November, Ronaldo's contract was terminated by mutual agreement with immediate effect. He was captain of Portugals national team in the 2014 and 2018 World Cup competitions and was the third person to earn a lifetime contract from the sportswear company Nike. While he had occupied an increasingly offensive role in his final years at Real Madrid, at times he functioned in a free role at Juventus, either as a lone striker or in his trademark role on the left wing, in a 4231 or 433 formation, in which he often switched positions with Mario Manduki. [201], Ronaldo missed Madrid's first three matches of the 201617 season, including the 2016 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, as he continued to rehabilitate the knee injury he suffered against France in the Euro 2016 final. Television footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami showed an eight-year-old boy survivor named Martunis wearing a Portuguese football shirt who was stranded for 19 days after his family was killed. [335] Ronaldo was awarded the Player of the Month award for February after scoring eight goals and assisting twice. [190] His 300th goal for his club followed three days later in a 20 win against Rayo Vallecano. "[512] Messi himself denied any rivalry, saying that it was "only the media, the press, who wants us to be at loggerheads but I've never fought with Cristiano. How do I update SoFIFA profile information like my name and email? His workrates are Medium / Low. In 2008, Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt was the best-selling Premier League sports product. His five-goal haul in a 60 away win over Espanyol on 12 September took his tally in La Liga to 230 goals in 203 games, surpassing the club's previous record holder, Ral. He became a key contributor and formed an attacking trio with Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale which was integral to the team winning four Champions League wins from 2014 to 2018, including La Dcima. Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, a small island off the western coast of the country. [287] The transfer was for an initial 12.85million, with a two-year contract plus an optional year, and was confirmed on 31 August. [558][559] At a ceremony held at the Belm Palace in January 2014, President of Portugal Anbal Cavaco Silva raised Ronaldo to the rank of Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry "to distinguish an athlete of world renown who has been a symbol of Portugal globally, contributing to the international projection of the country and setting an example of tenacity for future generations. The 35-year-old was also named in the FIFPRO World XI, and attended the plush bash . [17] He subsequently moved from Madeira to Alcochete, near Lisbon, to join Sporting's youth academy. [372] Ronaldo's own teammate, Nani, said that Ronaldo "demanded" to take the last penalty. How do I merge multiple SoFIFA accounts? [462] Initially deployed as a centre forward by managers Manuel Pellegrini and Jos Mourinho, he was later moved back onto the left wing, though in a free tactical role; this position allowed him to drift into the centre at will to get onto the end of crosses and score, or draw out defenders with his movement off the ball and leave space for teammates to exploit. His feet are mesmerising at times, and if he can couple that with some consistently good crossing, the future looks frightening. [262] On 26 July, Ronaldo scored the opening goal in a 20 home win over Sampdoria as Juventus were crowned Serie A champions for a ninth consecutive time. [411] On 30 June, Portugal were eliminated following a 21 defeat to Uruguay in the last 16. He was a key player in Portugals fourth-place finish at the 2006 World Cup and became the full-time captain of the national team in 2008. [457] When taking free kicks, Ronaldo is known for using the knuckleball technique, which was developed by Juninho Pernambucano. Ronaldo offered insights into family life, love and a possible future in Major League Soccer in the US, but it was his simplistic summing up of his footballing abilities that showed where his current focus lies. [584], Ronaldo has made contributions to various charitable causes throughout his career. [248], Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 201920 season in a 43 home league win over Napoli on 31 August 2019. (The name Ronaldo was added to Cristianos name in honour of his fathers favourite movie actor, Ronald Reagan, who was U.S. president at the time of Cristianos birth.) Business Inquiries [116] His first Champions League goals for the club followed with two free kicks in the first group match against Zrich. [373] As the joint top scorer with three goals, alongside five other players, he was again included in the team of the tournament. [406] These goals brought his tally in the World Cup qualifiers to 14, equalling Predrag Mijatovi's record for most goals in a single UEFA qualifying campaign, and also saw him break the record for the most goals scored in a European qualifying group, overtaking the previous record of 13 goals set by David Healy and Robert Lewandowski. Ronaldo became noted for his dribbling and flair, often displaying an array of tricks and feints,[446][447] such as the step overs and so-called 'chops' that became his trademark;[448] he has also been known to use the flip-flap. [278] Though manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed it was his decision due to Ronaldo's fitness, it came amid reports Ronaldo would depart the club before the closure of the transfer window,[279] and Ronaldo would tell Allegri he had "no intention" of remaining a Juventus player. [11] He has one older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Elma and Liliana Ctia "Katia". He is the first footballer and the third sportsman to earn US$1 billion in his career. He was also reportedly paid a signing-on bonus in the region of 100million. How did Cristiano Ronaldo become world famous? [522] His "Sii" goal celebration features in the FIFA series, accompanied with his own voiceover. [417] He also set a new record for scoring against the most national teams, 40,[418] while also completing his eighth international hat-trick. [115] He scored in each of his first four league games, the first Madrid player to do so. [46] A few weeks later, he signed a new contract with the club that extended his previous deal by two years to 2010. Nuno Padrenda. [471][472][473], In his first season at Juventus, Ronaldo continued to play in a variety of different attacking roles under manager Massimiliano Allegri, depending on whom he was partnered with. [228], Despite months of negotiation to sign a new Real Madrid contract,[229] on 10 July 2018, Ronaldo signed a four-year contract with Italian club Juventus after completing a 100million transfer, which included an additional 12million in other fees and solidarity contributions to Ronaldo's youth clubs. [272] On 2 March, he scored a goal in a 30 win over Spezia in his 600th league match, to become the first player to score at least 20 goals in 12 consecutive seasons in the top five leagues of Europe. What was Cristiano Ronaldos early life like? [88], Ronaldo scored a total of 42 goals in all competitions during the 200708 season, his most prolific campaign during his time in England. [257], On 22 June, he scored a penalty in a 20 away win over Bologna, overtaking Rui Costa to become the highest scoring Portuguese player in Serie A history. [236] On 19 September, in his first Champions League match for Juventus, against Valencia, he was sent off in the 29th minute for "violent conduct", his first red card in 154 tournament appearances. He is currently 30 years old and plays as a Attacking Midfielder for Palmeiras in CONMEBOL. Initially, United had planned to sign Ronaldo and loan him back to Sporting for a year. [148], Following the 201213 winter break, Ronaldo captained Madrid for the first time in an official match, scoring twice to lift 10-man Madrid to a 43 win over Sociedad on 6 January. [23] He was discharged from the hospital hours after the procedure and resumed training a few days later. For other people named Cristiano, see, For a comprehensive listing of international goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo, see, For a comprehensive listing of Ronaldo's achievements, see, 20072008: Collective and individual success, 20082009: Ballon d'Or and continued success, 20092013: World record transfer and La Liga title, 20132015: Consecutive Ballon d'Or wins and, 20172018: Fifth Ballon d'Or and fifth Champions League win, 20182020: Adjustment and consecutive Serie A titles, 20212022: 100 Premier League goals and team struggles, 20122016: All-time Portugal top scorer and European champion, 20162018: Post-European Championship victory and World Cup, 20182020: Nations League title and 100 international goals, 2021present: All-time international top goalscorer, Does not include one goal scored on 18 September 2010 against, Two appearances and three goals in the 2002 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification, two appearances in the, Eight appearances and eleven goals in the. Please provide your email. In doing so, he became the first Portuguese player to score a goal in four World Cups and one of four players of any nationality to do so. . The Portuguese superstar enjoys eating six times a day. 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[387] With the only goal in another win over Armenia on 14 November 2014, he reached 23 goals in the UEFA European Championship, including qualifying matches, to become the competition's all-time leading goalscorer. He first played for Clube Desportivo Nacional of Madeira and then transferred to Sporting Clube de Portugal (known as Sporting Lisbon), where he played for that clubs various youth teams before making his debut on Sportings first team in 2002. [120] Midway through the season, Ronaldo finished second in the 2009 Ballon d'Or and the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year awards, behind Messi. His workrates are Medium / Low. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Originally a right-winger, he developed into a forward with a free-reined attacking style. [585][586] After accepting undisclosed damages from a libel case against The Sun newspaper in 2008, Ronaldo donated the damages to a charity in Madeira. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM (Portuguese pronunciation: [kitjnu nadu]; born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards and four . [445] Tactically, Ronaldo has undergone several evolutions throughout his career. - Cookie Policy [76] On 19 March, he captained United for the first time in a home win over Bolton and scored both goals in a 20 win. [451] His strength and jumping ability, combined with his elevation, heading accuracy and height of .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1.87m (6ft 1+12in), give him an edge in winning aerial duels. [36] A key element in his development during his time in England proved to be Ferguson, of whom he later said: "He's been my father in sport, one of the most important and influential factors in my career. [369][370] After the semi-finals against Spain ended scoreless, Portugal were eliminated in the penalty shoot-out. [320] He also questioned the appointment of Rangnick the previous season as he was a "sporting director and not even a coach". [312] Ten days later, Ronaldo refused to be brought on as a substitute during a home game against Tottenham and left the ground before the full-time whistle;[313][314] Ten Hag punished him by dropping him from the squad for an upcoming fixture with Chelsea, and made him train separately from the first team. In the latter match, he overtook Figo as Portugal's most capped player with his 128th international appearance, which ended scoreless after he missed a penalty in the second half. Why Do Some People Call Football Soccer? [320][321] Following the interview, which aired in two-parts on 16 and 17 November, United began seeking legal action over whether Ronaldo had breached his contract,[322] and were looking to terminate his contract. [235] On 16 September, Ronaldo scored his first two goals for Juventus in his fourth appearance in a 21 home win over Sassuolo in Serie A; his second was the 400th league goal of his career. He is currently 29 years old and plays as a Wide Man for Grmio in Brazil. [605] The Daily Mirror, citing court documents, reported in 2021 that the woman sought 56million in damages from Ronaldo. [29] Having been impressed by him, the United players urged Ferguson to sign him. 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[17] By age 14, Ronaldo believed he had the ability to play semi-professionally and agreed with his mother to cease his education to focus entirely on football. RF 82+0. ", "Cristiano Ronaldo a genius after stunning hat-trick against Tottenham, says Roy Keane", "Eden Hazard the new penalty taker king; Julio Cesar the best stopper", "From Messi to Ronaldo the world's best free kick takers", "Noughty Boys: No one hit a free-kick quite like Juninho Pernambucano", "Cristiano Ronaldo: Portuguese commentator goes wild over CR7", "Former Manchester United coach reveals why Cristiano Ronaldo takes free-kicks in his iconic style", "Cristiano Ronaldo's evolution: Could he really play beyond the age of 40? - [551] In partnership with Scandinavian manufacturer JBS Textile Group and the New York fashion designer Richard Chai, Ronaldo co-designed a range of underwear and sock line, released in November 2013. Currently, Ronaldo Cabrais is playing with numbers 8 and 10. His finest season with United came in 200708, when he scored 42 League and Cup goals and earned the Golden Shoe award as Europes leading scorer, with 31 League goals. [144] Although Ronaldo publicly commented that he was unhappy with a "professional issue" within the club, prompted by his refusal to celebrate his 150th goal for Madrid,[145] his goalscoring rate did not suffer. [213] In the Champions League Final, Ronaldo scored two goals in a 41 victory over Juventus to take him to 12 goals for the season, making him the competition's top goalscorer for the fifth straight season (sixth overall), as well as the first player to score in three finals in the Champions League era; the second goal was the 600th of his senior career. [289] The first 24 hours of Ronaldo's shirt sales was reported to have broken the all-time record following a transfer, overtaking Messi after his move to Paris Saint-Germain. [174] His continued issues with his knee and thigh caused him to miss the final, where Madrid defeated Barcelona 21 to claim the trophy. With a goal in each leg, he helped Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup on away goals following a 44 aggregate draw against Barcelona. ", "Cristiano Ronaldo conundrum: How should Max Allegri use Juventus' star? [568][566] A year later, sports website Bleacher Report commissioned sculptor Emanuel Santos to create another bust;[569] however, this bust was never used and a new one was made by a Spanish sculptor, shown to the public on 15 June 2018. [212] He finished the season with 42 goals in all competitions as he helped Madrid to win their first La Liga title since 2012. [452] He developed into a prolific goalscorer, capable of finishing well both inside the penalty area and from distance with an accurate and powerful shot, courtesy of his striking ability. Ronaldo played the final against medical advice, later commenting: "In your life you do not win without sacrifices and you must take risks". He is 30 years old from Brazil and playing for Palmeiras in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. He missed three matches after headbutting a Portsmouth player at the start of the season, an experience he said taught him not to let opponents provoke him. After representing his adopted Switzerland 30 times between under-18 and . [344] In Portugal's quarter-final against England, Ronaldo's Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney was sent off for stamping on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho. [491] Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian opined that Ronaldo had made Juventus, who he joined aged 33 in 2018, weaker, due to "his relative immobility" in his mid-30s, even if his personal goal-scoring output remained high. [242] On 12 March, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a 30 home win against Atltico in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, helping Juventus overcome a two-goal deficit to reach the quarter-finals. In 2023, Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr. [185] Madrid finished in second place in La Liga and exited at the semi-final stage in the Champions League. [550], Ronaldo opened a fashion boutique under the name CR7 (his initials and shirt number) on the island of Madeira in 2006 and opened a second in Lisbon in 2008. He is one of the few players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances, and has scored over 800 official senior career goals for club and country. [353] While he scored eight goals in qualifications,[354] the second-highest tally, he scored just one goal in the tournament, netting the second goal of their 31 win in the group stage match against the Czech Republic. In 2015, Ronaldo was named the best Portuguese player of all time by the Portuguese Football Federation. [442][443], A versatile attacker, Ronaldo is capable of playing on either wing as well as through the centre of the pitch,[444] and, while ostensibly right-footed, is very strong with both feet. A tall player at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 metres), Ronaldo was a formidable athlete on the pitch. [596], Ronaldo and another man were investigated by the British Crown Prosecution Service after a 2005 rape allegation was brought forward by two women. [475], "In the six years we had him, you just saw his game grow all the time, and he was a fantastic player. [170] As the competition's top goalscorer for the third time, with a record 17 goals,[171] he was named the UEFA Best Player in Europe. He left in 2022, after his contract with the club was terminated. On 17 May, Ronaldo overtook Jimmy Greaves as the all-time top scorer in the top five European leagues, scoring twice against Celta de Vigo. RS 79+2 . [577] The couple expected their second pair of twins in 2022. [140] Another hat-trick in the Madrid derby against Atltico Madrid brought his total to 40 league goals, equalling his record of the previous season. [77] His second goal was his 33rd of the campaign, surpassing George Best's total of 32 goals in the 196768 season, setting the club's new single-season record by a midfielder. [598][599] Documents, confirmed by Ronaldo's lawyers, state that Ronaldo paid a woman US$375,000 in a non-disclosure settlement. [254] On 2 February, he scored twice from the penalty spot in a 30 home win over Fiorentina, equalling David Trezeguet's club record of scoring in nine consecutive league games,[255] and broke the record six days later by scoring in his tenth consecutive league game, a 21 away defeat to Hellas Verona. [123][124], Following Ral's departure, Ronaldo was given the number 7 shirt for Madrid before the 201011 season. He has that slight arrogance. [494] His managers, teammates and various journalists have said that this reputation has caused an unfair image of him. Although Ronaldo helped amass a club record 96 points in the league, he did not win a trophy in his first season. [598][600] Ronaldo and his lawyers issued a lengthy statement denying all accusations, describing them as an "intentional defamation campaign" with parts significantly "altered and/or completely fabricated",[601][602] a claim which Der Spiegel categorically denied. [97] At the close of 2008, Ronaldo helped United win the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan,[98] assisting the final-winning goal against Liga de Quito and winning the Silver Ball in the process. [403] Ronaldo left the competition early; after Chile defeated Portugal 30 on penalties in the semi-finals, he was allowed to return home to be with his newborn children,[404] and missed Portugal's third-place play-off match in which Portugal defeated Mexico 21 after extra time. Now you see the complete player. Players In Box 4. [594], In July 2017, Ronaldo was charged with fraudulently evading almost 15million in tax between 2011 and 2014, a claim he denied at the time. [200] For his efforts during the season, he received the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award for a second time. [320][321] On the club itself, Ronaldo stated there was "no evolution" since the departure of former manager Alex Ferguson in 2013, despite expecting changes in "technology, infrastructure". When he was 14 years old, he had the feeling to become a semi-professional footballer and his mother encouraged him to pursue his career in football. In July 2018 he reached a four-year contract worth 112 million (about $132 million) with the Italian powerhouse Juventus. [592], Ronaldo was named the world's most charitable sportsperson in 2015 after donating 5million to the relief effort after the earthquake in Nepal which killed over 8,000 people. [42] BBC pundit Alan Hansen described him as the star of the final. [437] In the last group game against South Korea, Ronaldo received criticism from his own coach for his reaction at being substituted. ST 79+2. Although there was no third-place playoff, both losing semi-finalists (Germany and Portugal) were awarded bronze medals by UEFA. His best stats are: Acceleration: 88, Sprint Speed: 87, Stamina: 86, Curve: 86, Dribbling: 85. He scored his first goal in the competition aged 37, converting a penalty to make it 20 against Sheriff Tiraspol on 15 September. [529] He is the first footballer and only the third sportsman to earn $1 billion in their career. Ronaldo played brilliantly at the 2018 World Cup, scoring four goals in four games as Portugal advanced to the knockout round only to lose its first match of that stage to a strong defensive Uruguay side. [438] He was dropped from the starting line-up for Portugal's last 16 match against Switzerland, marking the first time since Euro 2008 that he had not started a game for Portugal in a major international tournament,[439] and the first time Portugal had started a knockout game without Ronaldo in the starting line-up at an international tournament since Euro 2000. [578][579], Ronaldo's father, Jos, died of an alcoholism-related liver condition at age 52 in September 2005 when Ronaldo was 20. [197] He scored a hat-trick against VfL Wolfsburg to send his club into the Champions League semi-finals. Ronaldo Jailson Cabrais Petri Age:29 CAM RM OVR 83 Preferred Foot Right Ronaldo Jailson Cabrais Petri Grmio Brazil 177cm | 5'9" 75kg | 165lbs 2021 - 2024 7 [476][477][478] He continued to play a similar role in his second season with the club under manager Maurizio Sarri. With more than 100 goals at international level, he is also the all-time top goalscorer. [18] With a troubled life as a student[19] and living in Lisbon area away from his Madeiran family, he didn't complete schooling beyond the 6th grade. Long Free Kick Everton Andro. [595] In June 2018, Ronaldo was given a two-year suspended jail sentence and fined 18.8million, later reduced to 16.8million after reaching a deal with Spanish authorities. [296], The following month, after enduring a fractured relationship with his teammates and interim manager Ralf Rangnick, his performances and his team's declined during the season, with Ronaldo equalling his worst goalscoring run since 2010 during his time with Real Madrid, being two months without scoring a goal,[297] before scoring his first goal in the new year, opening United's 20 win home against Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 February 2022. His overall rating in FIFA 21 is 83 with a potential of 83. 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