Early Life
Ronaldo joined Sporting CP's academy as a teenager and moved to Manchester United in 2003.
Career
At Manchester United he won three Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League, and the 2008 Ballon d'Or. He moved to Real Madrid in 2009 and scored 450 goals in 438 games, winning four Champions League titles, and later played for Juventus, Manchester United again, and Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia from 2023.
Legacy
Ronaldo captained Portugal to victory at UEFA Euro 2016. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards and holds the record for most international goals in men's football.
Sources and further reading
Last updated: 2026-09-24