Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal. His father worked as a gardener, and his mother was a cook. He was named "Ronaldo" after Ronald Reagan, a favorite actor of his father who later became President of the United States. Ronaldo has often spoken publicly about his humble beginnings and the financial challenges his family faced during his upbringing.
Ronaldo began playing football at a young age with the local club Andorinha. He later moved to Nacional before being signed by Sporting CP at the age of 12. To fully dedicate himself to a potential football career, Ronaldo left his formal education early—a decision that marked the start of his professional journey in football.
At just 16 years old, Ronaldo was promoted to Sporting CP's senior team due to his exceptional talent and performance. His breakthrough came during a friendly match between Sporting CP and Manchester United, where his impressive skills caught the attention of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Shortly afterward, in 2003, Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United for approximately $17 million, making him the most expensive teenage player in Premier League history at the time.
Ronaldo began his Manchester United career wearing the iconic number 7 jersey, previously worn by legends such as George Best and David Beckham. He quickly developed into a key player for the team, known for his speed, technical ability, and goal-scoring prowess. Under the mentorship of Sir Alex Ferguson—whom Ronaldo has often described as a father figure—he evolved into one of the top players in the world.
During his time at Manchester United, Ronaldo collected numerous honors, including three Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League title. His individual accolades included all three major awards presented by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)—Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Fans’ Player of the Year.
| Birth Date: | 5 Feb, 1985 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Fashion entrepreneur Model |
| Citizenship: | Portugal |
| Birth Place: | Funchal |
| residence: | Funchal Turin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Portuguese association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 64 million |
