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Portuguese association football player (born 1985)

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has had a illustrious career marked by numerous accolades and records. Born on 5 February 1985 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Ronaldo has captivated the world with his exceptional goal-scoring ability, speed, and dribbling skills. Here is a timeline of some of the most significant events and milestones in his career.
Birth
5 February 1985
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to Maria Dolores dos Santos and José Dinis Aveiro. He is the youngest of four children.
Joining Sporting CP Youth Academy
1997
At the age of 12, Ronaldo went on a trial with Sporting CP and impressed the club enough to be signed for £1,500. He then moved to Lisbon to join the Sporting youth academy.
Transfer to Manchester United
2003
Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United for £12 million, an England record for a teenager at the time. He quickly established himself as a key player, winning the FA Cup in his first season and later three consecutive Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Transfer to Real Madrid
2009
Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid in a then-world record transfer worth €94 million (£80 million). During his nine-year tenure, he became the club's all-time top goalscorer and helped the team win four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and numerous other trophies.
Transfer to Juventus
2018
Ronaldo joined Juventus in a transfer worth an initial €100 million, the most expensive transfer for an Italian club and for a player over 30 years old. He won two Serie A titles, two Supercoppa Italiana trophies, and a Coppa Italia, and became the first player to win league titles in England, Spain, and Italy.
Return to Manchester United
2021
Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, finishing his only full season as the club's top scorer. However, his contract was terminated in 2022.
Transfer to Al Nassr
January 2023
Ronaldo signed with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, reportedly receiving the highest football salary in history. This move has significantly increased the popularity of the Saudi Pro League.
International Success and Records
Throughout his career
Ronaldo has been a pivotal figure for the Portugal national team, making his international debut in 2003 and becoming the most-capped male player in history. He has won the UEFA European Championship, the UEFA Nations League, and holds records for most appearances, goals, and assists in the Champions League and European Championship.
Individual Accolades
Throughout his career
Ronaldo has won numerous individual accolades, including five Ballon d'Or awards, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He has been named the world's best player by FIFA five times and holds multiple records for goal-scoring and appearances in various competitions.