Cristiano Ronaldo is considered as one of the greatest footballers in history
Iconic footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 41st birthday on February 5, 2026, marking a stellar career that is still progressing.
The Portuguese captain boasts an illustrious career, having won five UEFA Champions League titles.
He claimed his first with Manchester United in the 2007/2008 season before moving to Real Madrid, where he added four more titles to his record. These were won in 2013/14, 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2017/18, with three coming consecutively.
Aside from this, he has also won the most prestigious individual award in football, the Ballon d’Or on five occasions: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017. It is worth noting that he has also finished as runner-up six times.
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When it comes to the national team, Ronaldo has won three major titles, cementing his legacy in a nation that had previously struggled to achieve such success.
As captain, he led Portugal to victory in the UEFA European Championship in 2016, followed by the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and in 2025.
Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, where he has won two top goal scorer accolades and continues to aim for major titles with the team.
Some of Ronaldo’s Individual Records:
Most UEFA Best Player awards – 4
Most appearances for the national team
Most goals in FIFA Club World Cup – 7
Only player to score in 11 consecutive international tournaments (2004–2022)
Only player to score in five World Cups
First player to score 10+ goals for three different clubs in the UCL
Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer – 450 goals
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