Cristiano Ronaldo, His performance Caught The Eye of Sir Alex Ferguson, Leading to a Move to United.

Cristiano Ronaldo, full name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, is a Portuguese professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Here’s a bit more about him:

Early Life and Career:

Born: February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
From a young age, Ronaldo showed incredible talent, joining the youth team of Sporting CP, a Portuguese club, before quickly moving up to their senior team.

Club Career:

Sporting CP (2002–2003):

Ronaldo’s professional debut was with Sporting CP, but he gained major attention when he faced Manchester United in a friendly match. His performance caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson, leading to a move to United.

Manchester United (2003–2009):

Achievements:

3 Premier League titles.
1 FA Cup.
1 UEFA Champions League title in 2008.
Ballon d'Or in 2008.

Ronaldo rose to international stardom under Ferguson, known for his dazzling dribbling skills, incredible speed, and goal-scoring ability.

Real Madrid (2009–2018):

Transfer Fee: In 2009, he moved to Real Madrid for a then-record fee of £80 million (approximately €94 million).
Achievements:

4 Champions League titles.
2 La Liga titles.
2 Copa del Rey titles.
4 Ballon d'Or awards (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017).

Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time top scorer, breaking numerous records. His partnership with players like Karim Benzema and Luka Modrić made Madrid one of the most dominant teams in Europe.

Juventus (2018–2021):

Achievements:

2 Serie A titles.

Although he experienced success at Juventus, including scoring a lot of goals, the team did not dominate European competitions as much as during his time at Madrid.

Al Nassr (2023–present):

In 2023, Ronaldo signed with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, making headlines as one of the most high-profile transfers to the Saudi Pro League.

International Career:

Portugal National Team (2003–present):

Achievements:

UEFA Euro 2016: Ronaldo helped Portugal win their first major international trophy.
UEFA Nations League 2019: Another major victory for his country.

Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in international football, with over 120 goals for Portugal.

Records and Achievements:

Ballon d'Or Wins: 5 (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017).
All-time Top Scorer: As of 2025, Ronaldo is one of the all-time top scorers in the history of football, with over 800 career goals.
Champions League: He holds the record for most goals in the UEFA Champions League.
He is also the top scorer in the history of the UEFA European Championship.

Playing Style:

Ronaldo is known for his athleticism, exceptional goal-scoring ability, and versatility. He has been praised for his heading ability, free kicks, powerful shots, and dribbling skills.
Over the years, he’s transformed his game, starting as a winger and evolving into a lethal forward, known for his finishing and poise in front of goal.

Off the Field:

Ronaldo is also known for his charitable work and business ventures. He has a line of CR7-branded products, including clothing and fragrances.
He is one of the most marketable athletes globally and has a massive social media following.