Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional soccer player who was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He began his soccer career as a youth player for Andorinha, a small club in his hometown, before moving on to play for Nacional and Sporting Lisbon. In 2003, Ronaldo signed with Manchester United, where he quickly became one of the team's star players and helped lead them to numerous titles, including the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
In 2009, Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid, where he continued to excel and set new records for goals scored. During his time with the club, Ronaldo won four Ballon d'Or awards, given to the best player in the world. In 2018, Ronaldo transferred to Juventus, where he has continued to play at a high level.
In addition to his club career, Ronaldo has also represented the Portuguese national team at various international tournaments, including the European Championship and the World Cup. He is the all-time leading goalscorer for the national team and has helped lead Portugal to victory in the European Championship in 2016.
Aside from his soccer career, Ronaldo is also known for his philanthropic efforts and has established the Cristiano Ronaldo Foundation to support various charitable causes. He is also a successful businessman and has endorsement deals with a number