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Cristiano Ronaldo

Success at Real Madrid and Rivalry with Lionel Messi

In 2009, Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid for a then-world record fee of approximately $94 million. At Real Madrid, he further cemented his status as one of football's all-time greats. Despite the presence of rival and fellow superstar Lionel Messi, who had been playing for Barcelona since his youth, Ronaldo maintained an incredible goal-scoring record and was central to Real Madrid’s successes.

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He led the club to multiple La Liga titles and played a pivotal role in securing “La Décima”—Real Madrid's 10th UEFA Champions League title. In total, he helped the club win four Champions League titles during his tenure. Ronaldo also achieved numerous individual milestones, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer.

International Career with Portugal

Ronaldo has had an illustrious career with the Portugal national team. His crowning international achievement came in 2016, when he captained Portugal to victory in the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2016)—the nation's first major international title. He has also participated in multiple FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro tournaments, serving as a key figure in the national setup for over two decades.

Recent Career and Personal Life

As of recent years, Ronaldo has played for three major international club teams: Sporting CP, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. He later joined Juventus in 2018 before returning to Manchester United in 2021, and subsequently transferred to Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club, in late 2022. Despite his age, Ronaldo continues to perform at a high level and is expected to remain active in top-tier football for several more years.

In his personal life, Ronaldo is not married. He has several children, including one with a former partner. He was previously in a public relationship with model Irina Shayk. Currently, he is in a relationship with Georgina Rodríguez. Off the field, Ronaldo has built a substantial business portfolio and earns from numerous endorsement deals. His net worth is estimated to be over $500 million, derived from both his football contracts and various brand partnerships.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 5 Feb, 1985
Age: 35 yrs
Occupations: Association football player
Fashion entrepreneur
Model
Citizenship: Portugal
Birth Place: Funchal
residence: Funchal
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Gender: Male
Description: Portuguese association football player
Net Worth 2021: 64 million
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Last Modified: Feb 15 2025
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