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<h2>Early Life and Youth Career</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro</a> 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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan">Ronald Reagan</a>, a favorite <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan">actor</a> 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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Rise at Sporting CP and Move to Manchester United</h2>
<p>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 <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">manager</a> <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Sir</a> <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Alex Ferguson</a>. 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.</p>

<h2>Manchester United Career and Breakthrough</h2>
<p>Ronaldo began his Manchester United career wearing the iconic number 7 jersey, previously worn by legends such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Best">George Best</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham">David Beckham</a>. He quickly developed into a key player for the team, known for his speed, technical ability, and goal-scoring prowess. Under the mentorship of <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Sir</a> <a href="/biography/alex-ferguson">Alex Ferguson</a>—whom Ronaldo has often described as a father figure—he evolved into one of the top players in the world.</p>

<p>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, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFA_Young_Player_of_the_Year">Young Player of the Year</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFA_Fans'_Player_of_the_Year">Fans’ Player of the Year</a>.</p>

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<h2>Success at Real Madrid and Rivalry with <a href="/biography/messi">Lionel Messi</a></h2>
<p>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 <a href="/biography/messi">superstar</a> <a href="/biography/messi">Lionel Messi</a>, who had been playing for Barcelona since his youth, Ronaldo maintained an incredible goal-scoring record and was central to Real Madrid’s successes.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>International Career with Portugal</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Recent Career and Personal Life</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>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 <a href="/biography/irina-shayk">model</a> <a href="/biography/irina-shayk">Irina Shayk</a>. Currently, he is in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgina_Rodríguez">Georgina Rodríguez</a>. 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.</p>

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