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Cristiano Ranaldo Biography- Facts, Childhood, Career, Record, Family & More

Cristiano Ranaldo Biography Facts, Childhood And Personal Life

Currently, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to be one of the best players in the game and his achievements over the better part of a decade have only helped to reinforce that trust among football fans.

 He’s playing for Juventus (Italian club) and Portugal’s National Team. Among the greatest of all time to have graced the football pitch, entertaining us with a unique style of play, outstanding dribbles, sensational goals, and electrifying speed, Cristiano Ronaldo stands out.

The ace skipper has a penchant for scoring incredible goals while inspiring his team to victory. Ronaldo emboldens the perfect definition of winning. We take a close look into the life of this football star who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time on the planet in our Cristiano Ronaldo biography facts, childhood and personal life.

Cristiano Ranaldo Biography- Facts

Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Nickname: C. Ronaldo, CR7, CR, Cris, Ronnie, Ron
Birthday: February 5, 1985 (age 34)
Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Nationality: Portuguese
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Shoe Size: 9
Weight: 180 Ibs (84 kg)
Education: N/A
Parents: Jose Dinis Aveiro (father),
Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro (mother)
Spouse: Georgina Rodriguez (girlfriend)
Children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (son),
Mateo Ronaldo (son),
Eva Maria Dos Santos (daughter),
Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro (daughter)
Net Worth: $400 million
Occupation: Football Player
Current Club/Team: Juventus F.C.
Portugal National Football Team
Position: Forward
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Childhood & Early Life

Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal in Madera Island, Portugal. His father’s name is Jose Dennis Aveiro and his mother’s name is Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro. He was the fourth of the siblings. His father worked in the metropolitan garden and his mother was a housewife.

In fact, Ronaldo was named after the then US President Ronald Reagan. He has older brothers name Hugo and older sisters names Elma and Liliana. As he grew up, he and his siblings shared a room. Because they couldn’t afford it. Ronaldo was raised as a Catholic.


He used to play sports from an early age. Many were shocked to see him play and many thought he would play well when he grew up. His multiplication began in school life.

He played for an amateur team, Andorinha, before being signed by Sporting CP for 1,500 Euros after a three-day trial. Ronaldo stopped attending school so as to focus on his football career.

Prior to that decision, he was expelled after throwing a chair at his teacher. His football dreams were threatened by a racing heart condition, but after undergoing surgery he resumed playing.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Girlfriend and Kids

Ronaldo is dating the Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez very well; The couple was always seen together in public in late November of 2016. In June 2017, the couple welcomed twins, a boy, and a girl into the world through Sergt. In November 2017, the pair joined Rodriguez in the birth of another daughter with their family.
Really, this pair of them was awesome. And they have a reputation as a happy family. When they see two people, they are very happy.

Cristiano Ronaldo Club Career

Sporting CP (2002–2003)

Ronaldo earned his place in the Sporting CP youth team at the age of 16, after the first-team manager promoted him. Ronaldo became the first sporting CP player to play in the under-16, under-17, under-18, B-team and first team in a season.

The representative of Ronaldo spoke to the then-Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier and the President of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, about his signing. Arsenal manager also met to discuss a possible transfer with Ronaldo.

Alex Ferguson was impressed by Ronaldo’s performance in a 3-1 defeat of Manchester United in August 2003 And enjoy the Ronaldo game in a fancy way.

Manchester United (2003–2009)

Ronaldo, the Portuguese signing of Manchester United, was the most expensive signing for the teenager in the 2003-2004 season. He signed him as one of the best players in Europe.

When Ronaldo played in England, he became the first player to break the 20-goal barrier and earned the reputation of being the best player and helped United claim their first league title in four years.

His achievements didn’t go unnoticed as he received Professional Footballer’s Association’s Player, Young Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, making him the first player to receive four major PFA and FWA award for two consecutive seasons.

He also won the Premier League Golden Boot for his 31 goals and European Golden Shoe, the first winger to achieve the feat.

In the Champions League, Ronaldo inspired United to clinch Europe’s prestigious tournament which earned him the UEFA club footballer of the Year Award. With the Ballon d’Or trophy, Ronaldo rounded off his tenure for United, becoming the first Premier League player to be named the FIFA World Player of the Year.

He also received the FIFA Puskas Award for best goal as well as winning the Premier League with United for the third time. While in Manchester United, Ronaldo claimed nine trophies in total.

Real Madrid (2009–2018)

Ronaldo secured a move to Real Madrid before the start of the 2009–2010 season, in a world-record transfer of 94 million Euros, with a 1 billion Euros buyout clause with His contract which was set to expire in 2015.

The attendance of 80,000 fans at his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu broke the 25-year record of 75,000 attendances at Diego Maradona’s Napoli presentation.

His first season with Madrid still saw him as a Ballon d’Or contender as he emerged second in the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year behind Lionel Messi despite failing to win any trophy. The following season saw him also emerged as a runner-up behind Lionel Messi in the FIFA Ballon d’Or awards.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid scores his bicycle kick goal dubbed “Playstation goal” in the first leg of Madrid’s 2017 UEFA Champions League game. He scored the 2-0 goal during the quarter-final first leg match between Juventus FC vs Real Madrid CF at Allianz stadium, Italy.

Juventus (2018–present)

After rumors of an imminent move from Real Madrid, Ronaldo secured a 100 million Euros transfer to Juventus which also included an additional 12 million euros in fee and contributions to Ronaldo’s youth club.

His move for a player over the age of 30 was the biggest. Ronaldo attributed his move to Juventus to the need for a new challenge, but later said he opted for a transfer due to a lack of support from the club president.

He debuted for Juventus in a Serie A goal against Chievo on August 18, 2018. In his first champions league appearance for Juventus, he was sent off due to violent conduct.

 CR7 Portugal Career

In 2001, Ronaldo embarked on the Portuguese national team. But before playing for the Portuguese national team, he struggled a lot in his life. After multiple tests in the Euro, Ronaldo eventually led Portugal to Euro success.

From then on, he no longer had to look back. Many players of the national team have become obsessed with watching his game, especially his coach. He eventually became Portuguese at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia where he had an excellent performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo Achievements & Awards

Tournaments Won

NameYear
Premier League 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
FA Cup 2003-2004
Football League Cup 2005-2006, 2008-2009
FA Community Shield 2007
La Liga 2011-2012, 2016-2017
Copa del Rey 2010-2011, 2013-2014
Supercopa de Espana 2012, 2017
UEFA Super Cup 2014, 2017
FIFA Club World Cup 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017
UEFA European Championship 2016
UEFA Euros 2016

Individual Awards

Name Year
FIFA Ballon d’Or 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
UEFA Men’s Player of the Year 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017
Champions League Forward of the Season 2017-2018
UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 2008
Barclays Player of the Year 2006-2007, 2007-2008
PFA Young Player of the Year 2006-2007
PFA Player of the Year 2006-2007, 2007-2008
La Liga Best Player 2013-2014
La Liga Most Valuable Player 2012-2013)
La Liga Best Forward 2013-2014

CR7 Family & Personal Life

Football is considered part of every moment in his life. He is always busy with football practice, and he loves football very much.

His girlfriend’s name Georgina Rodriguez, They are always together. Everyone loves the pair and they are very happy. Finally, in 2017, he became the father of twins. At present, they are very happy and glad for this family.

Ronaldo is always on the side of the poorIf someone is in danger; he raises his hand. His agent paid for the treatment of a nine-year-old Kenyan boy who has terminal cancer. Ronaldo is known to everyone as a benefactor.

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