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Cristiano Ronaldo

Athlete

Born: Portuguese

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Ors, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was also named the world's best player five times by FIFA. He has won 34 trophies in his career, including five UEFA Champions Leagues and the UEFA European Championship. He holds the records for most goals (140) and assists (42) in the Champions League, goals (14) and assists (8) in the European Championship, and most international appearances (226) and international goals (143). He is the only player to have scored 100 goals with four different clubs.

Notable For

Portuguese footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo's Historical Timeline

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo is born

    Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese athlete, known for portuguese footballer, was born on 1985-02-05.

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time at a ceremony in Zürich

    Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.

  3. Prodigious Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Real Madrid in his 105th game for the club in

    Prodigious Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Real Madrid in his 105th game for the club in a 2-0 Champions League win over Olympique Lyon

  4. FIFA Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid & Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins for a 2nd consecutive time; his 3rd award overal

    FIFA Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid & Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins for a 2nd consecutive time; his 3rd award overall; VfL Wolfsburg midfielder Nadine Keßler is women's award winner

  5. Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo claims award for the 4th time; record winning margin of 429 from Lion

    Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo claims award for the 4th time; record winning margin of 429 from Lionel Messi

  6. Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's

    Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's record

Associated Historical Events

birth

Cristiano Ronaldo is born

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese athlete, known for portuguese footballer, was born on 1985-02-05.

Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time at a ceremony in Zürich

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.

Prodigious Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Real Madrid in his 105th game for the club in

Prodigious Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Real Madrid in his 105th game for the club in a 2-0 Champions League win over Olympique Lyon

FIFA Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid & Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins for a 2nd consecutive time; his 3rd award overal

FIFA Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid & Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins for a 2nd consecutive time; his 3rd award overall; VfL Wolfsburg midfielder Nadine Keßler is women's award winner

Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo claims award for the 4th time; record winning margin of 429 from Lion

Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo claims award for the 4th time; record winning margin of 429 from Lionel Messi

Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's

Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's record

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cristiano Ronaldo born?
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 1985-02-05 (Portuguese).
What is Cristiano Ronaldo known for?
Portuguese footballer
What historical events involved Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in 6 recorded historical events, including Cristiano Ronaldo is born, Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time at a ceremony in Zürich, Prodigious Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Real Madrid in his 105th game for the club in .

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