Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has had an illustrious career, playing for top clubs such as Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and currently Al-Nassr. He is known for his incredible athleticism, goal-scoring ability, and versatility on the field. Ronaldo has won numerous individual awards, including multiple Ballon d'Or titles, and has set numerous records, including being the all-time leading goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League and for the Portugal national team. Off the field, he is a successful entrepreneur with ventures in fashion, hospitality, and fitness, and is also known for his philanthropy and influence on social media.

Named after President Ronald Reagan, Ronaldo had an early passion for football; he caught the attention of Manchester United, and the rest is history.

• Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

• He has one older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia (Katia).

• He was named after Ronald Reagan, who was U.S. President at the time of his birth and whom his father admired.

• He showed an early passion for football from a young age, playing on the streets and for local amateur teams.

• His youth clubs are Andorinha (1992–1995) and Nacional (1995–1997).

• He joined Sporting CP's youth academy at age 12, moving to Alcochete, near Lisbon.

• He was diagnosed with a racing heart at age 15, which required surgery; he recovered fully and returned to training shortly after.

• He quickly rose through the ranks at Sporting CP, playing for their various youth teams before making his first-team debut at age 16.

• He caught the attention of Manchester United during a friendly match against them in 2003, leading to his transfer to the club later that year at age 18.

Ronaldo is very close to his family and often shares his family moments on social media.

• His father, José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener and part-time kit man (who passed away in 2005), His mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, was a cook.

• He has 3 siblings: his elder brother, Hugo Aveiro, and his elder sisters, Elma Aveiro and Liliana Cátia (Katia) Aveiro.

• He has 5 children. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., born June 17, 2010 (mother's identity is private), has twins, Eva Maria and Mateo, born June 8, 2017, via surrogate. Alana Martina, born November 12, 2017, with girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez, and Bella Esmeralda, born April 18, 2022, with girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez (twin brothers died during childbirth).

• His partner is Georgina Rodríguez, who is a Spanish-Argentine model.

• He maintains homes in various locations, including Madrid, Turin, and Madeira, and has recently lived in Saudi Arabia due to his contract with Al-Nassr.

• He is known for his strong connection with his mother and siblings, often sharing family moments on social media.

• He actively involves his family in his charitable activities, supporting various causes related to children's health, education, and disaster relief.

• While Ronaldo shares aspects of his family life publicly, he also maintains a level of privacy, particularly regarding the identities of some of his children's mothers.