Cristiano Ronaldo: Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, Career, Relationship
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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most recognizable figures in sports history. He has been in the conversation for the greatest footballer that’s ever lived for the majority of his career. Long time rival and nemesis Lionel Messi seemingly took that title 18 months ago when he led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory at the age of 36. Despite that, CR7 will never be forgotten for his exploits on the pitch. Now in the twilight of his career, Ronaldo will be hoping to add further accolades before calling time on a glittering tenure.
Early Life and Biography
The would-be superstar grew up as the youngest of four children in a modest household in Madeira, Portugal to parents Maria Dolores and José Dinis Aveiro. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in the beautiful game, often playing for hours on the streets of his neighborhood and leaving onlookers stunned at his overflowing talent.
At the age of 12, Ronaldo moved to Lisbon to join Sporting CP’s academy, a decision that marked the beginning of his professional football career. He burst onto the scene as a teenager before shining in a pre-season friendly match against Manchester United. Iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson moved heaven and earth to bring the tricky winger to Old Trafford and the rest, as they say, is history.
Net Worth
The current Portugal team captain is not only one of the highest-paid footballers but also one of the richest athletes globally. His net worth is estimated to be around $500 million. His impressive fortune has been accumulated through various income streams, such as his eye-watering salary, endorsement deals, business ventures and social media influence.
Ronaldo’s lucrative endorsements include partnerships with major brands such as Nike, CR7 – his brand of clothing and fragrances – and several other global companies. Additionally, he is the owner of the most followed profile on Instagram, further broadening his reach. CR7 made the move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr last winter, and he is reported to be earning a whopping $200 million per year.
Career Highlights
Ronaldo became the best player on the planet in the late 2000s as he helped Manchester United to a threepeat of Premier League titles as well as UEFA Champions League glory in 2008. He made the move to Real Madrid a year later for a then-record transfer fee of €94 million and would go on to become one of the greatest players of all time at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ronaldo’s goal-scoring prowess reached new heights during his nine-year tenure in the Spanish capital. He became the club’s all-time leading scorer and won four Champions League crowns, as well as two La Liga titles. From there, he moved on to Juventus and added two Scudetto titles to his already overflowing collection, before returning to Manchester United and finally on to Al-Nassr.
International Career
On the international stage, Ronaldo has broken records left, right and centre. He is the leading scorer in the history of international football. He admitted the greatest moment of his career was leading Portugal to European Championship glory in 2016. This summer, Ronaldo is back at the Euros for perhaps the final time at the ripe old age of 39 and his team are one of the favourites for the trophy. The latest football tips on Oddschecker currently make Portugal an 11/2 contender, narrowly behind the likes of France, Germany, and England.
Relationship Status
Ronaldo’s personal life has often been the subject of media attention. He is currently in a long-term relationship with Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez. The couple met in 2016 and have since become one of the most talked-about pairs in the entertainment world, regularly being papped on the red carpet and elsewhere. The pair have a daughter named Alana Martina, born in November 2017, while Ronaldo also has three other children: Cristiano Jr. was born in 2010, while twins Eva and Mateo were also born in 2017 via surrogacy.
