Highlights
Career milestones and major achievements throughout Cristiano Ronaldo's football journey.
Career Overview
- Portuguese forward who made his senior debut at Sporting CP in 2002
- Transferred to Manchester United in 2003, winning multiple Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League
- Joined Real Madrid in 2009, becoming their all-time leading scorer and winning four Champions League titles
- Moved to Juventus in 2018, winning Serie A titles and continuing his goal-scoring prowess
- Currently plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, maintaining his professional standards
- Captain of the Portugal national team since 2008
Major International
- EURO 2016 champion with Portugal, scoring crucial goals throughout the tournament
- UEFA Nations League winner in 2019, Portugal's first major international trophy
- UEFA Nations League winner in 2025, securing back-to-back Nations League titles
- All-time leading scorer in men's international football with over 130 goals
- Most capped player in men's international football history
- Participated in multiple World Cups and European Championships
Club Milestones
- UEFA Champions League winner with Manchester United (2008) and Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- La Liga champion with Real Madrid (2012, 2017)
- Serie A champion with Juventus (2019, 2020)
- All-time leading scorer in UEFA Champions League history
- Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer with over 450 goals
- Consistent goal-scoring record across all major European leagues
Individual Awards
- Ballon d'Or winner five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- European Golden Shoe winner multiple seasons for top goal scorer
- FIFA World Player of the Year and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards
- UEFA Best Player in Europe Award multiple times
- PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year
- Numerous league and continental individual honors throughout his career
Longevity & Playing Style
- Exceptional professionalism and dedication to physical conditioning
- Outstanding aerial ability with numerous headed goals throughout his career
- Exceptional off-the-ball movement and positioning in the penalty area
- Clinical finishing with both feet and head from various angles
- Adaptability across different leagues and playing styles
- Maintained peak performance levels well into his 30s