Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional soccer player. He was born on the island of Madeira, Portugal, in 1985. He is one of the most prolific goal scorers in soccer history. He has won multiple league titles and Champions League trophies.

Early Life

Ronaldo grew up in a poor family on the island of Madeira. He was so talented that he joined a youth academy on the mainland at age 12. He cried because he missed home. He was discovered by Manchester United at age 18.

Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Manchester United. (Ray Booysen / Wikimedia Commons)

Big Achievements

Ronaldo has scored over 900 career goals. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards. He led Portugal to victory in the 2016 European Championship. He has played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr.

Fun Facts

  • Ronaldo can jump higher than the average NBA player.
  • He does about 3,000 sit-ups a day.
  • He is one of the most followed people on social media in the world.

Did You Know?

Ronaldo grew up so poor that he shared a room with his three siblings. He worked incredibly hard to become one of the richest and most famous athletes in the world.