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