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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM (born February 5, 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Manchester United and the Portugal national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Ronaldo began his youth career at Andorinha, before joining Sporting CP in 1995. In 2003, he moved to Old Trafford to play for Manchester United, where he spent six seasons, winning three Premier League titles, a Champions League title, and a FIFA Club World Cup. In 2009, he transferred to Real Madrid for a then-world record fee of €94 million. With Real Madrid, Ronaldo won four Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, and four Ballon d'Or awards. In 2018, he joined Juventus for €100 million, becoming the most expensive player over the age of 30 in football history.
Ronaldo is known for his incredible athleticism, speed, agility, and technical skills. He is a versatile player who can play as a winger, a second striker, or a center forward. He is also known for his powerful and accurate shooting, his ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, and his work rate and dedication to the game.
Ronaldo has won numerous individual awards throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Or awards, four European Golden Shoes, and one FIFA World Player of the Year award. He has also set numerous records in football, including the most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season (17), the most goals scored in a single calendar year (81), and the most goals scored in European Championship history (29).
Off the field, Ronaldo is known for his charitable work and his endorsements. He has his own clothing line, CR7, and has endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Herbalife, and Coca-Cola. He has also been involved in various charitable causes, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Cristiano Ronaldo Foundation, which supports children and young people in need.
Ronaldo is married to Georgina Rodríguez, and they have four children together. He is also a devoted father to his eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., who was born in 2010. Ronaldo is a devout Catholic and is known for his strong work ethic and his dedication to his family and his football career.
