Cristiano Ronaldo

Professional footballer

Portuguese Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer
NationalityPortuguese
Date of Birth05/02/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceFunchal, Madeira, Portugal

Latest News about Cristiano Ronaldo

28/06/2026

Cristiano Ronaldo was reported by Forbes as the world's highest-paid athlete in 2026, earning an estimated $260 million over the previous 12 months. The figure included about $200 million from his Al-Nassr contract and $60 million from off-field endorsements.

15/05/2025

Cristiano Ronaldo was reported in 2025 to have become football's first billionaire after extending his contract with Al-Nassr. Subsequent 2026 estimates placed his net worth in the $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion range, reflecting club salary, endorsements, and business holdings.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameCristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
NicknameCR7
Net Worth$1.4 billion (2026)

Physical Stats & More

Height1.85 m
Body Fat10%

Personal Life

Early LifeGrew up in a poor family in Madeira, youngest of four children. Father was a kit man at local club CF Andorinha. Had heart operation at age 15.

Family

MotherMaria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro (cook)
FatherJosé Dinis Aveiro (gardener, deceased)
SiblingsYoungest of four

Career

Youth Clubs
  • CF Andorinha
  • Clube Desportivo Nacional
  • Sporting CP
Senior Clubs
  • Sporting CP (2002)
  • Manchester United (2003-2009, 2021-2022)
  • Real Madrid (2009-2018)
  • Juventus (2018-2021)
  • Al-Nassr (2023-present)
Major Achievements
  • 5 Ballon d'Or (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
  • 3 Premier League titles
  • 4 UEFA Champions League
  • Record 900+ career goals (as of 2024)
  • Captain of Portugal national team
  • Record 950+ career goals (as of 2026)
  • Football's first billionaire (2025)
Annual Earnings$260 million (2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Named after US President Ronald Reagan.
2. First red card in Champions League came in 2018 for Juventus after 154 appearances.
3. Left Madeira at 12 for Sporting CP academy, overcoming homesickness.
4. Developed from right-winger to forward.
5. Holds 15% ownership stake in Al-Nassr valued at approximately $42-45 million.
6. Nike lifetime endorsement deal worth over $1 billion.
7. CR7 brand empire includes hotels, clothing, fragrances, and fitness businesses worth over $100 million.
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