Footballer · Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
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1985 — 2016Career timeline
- 1985
Born in Funchal, Madeira
- 2009
Joins Real Madrid
- 2016
Wins UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal
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Updated September 1, 2026Biography
Career
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro rose through Sporting CP before star spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, later joining Al Nassr. He has won the Ballon d'Or five times and is among the top scorers in football history.
International
He captained Portugal to victory at UEFA Euro 2016.
Did you know?
Ronaldo is one of the most-followed people in the world on social media.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
How many Ballon d'Or awards has Ronaldo won?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or five times.
