Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth

What is the Net Worth of Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth is US$ 500 Million as of January 2023.

Biography

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, a professional footballer from Portugal who plays forward for Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr as well as captains the Portugal team, was born on February 5, 1985. With 4 European Golden Shoes and five Ballon d’Ors, Ronaldo holds the record for most European player honors and is recognized as one of the all-time greats.

Timeline

Early Life 

Ronaldo dos Santos, also known as Cristian Aveiro, was raised in the Santo António of Madeira parish close after being born in Funchal’s So Pedro parish. He is José Dini’s Aveiro and Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro’s youngest and fourth child. His mother made the decision to abort Cristiano because of her precarious financial condition, his father’s alcoholism, and even because she already had many children. Her doctor, however, declined to do the operation. Ronaldo was raised in a Christian Catholic home.

Ronaldo competed for Andorinha as a youngster between 1992-1995. At age of 12, Cristiano underwent a three-day trial with Sporting CP, who then bought him for £1,500. In order to join Sporting’s youth academy, he then traveled from Madeira to Alcochete, which is near Lisbon. By the age of 14, he thought he was capable of playing semi-professionally, and he and his mother decided to forgo further education in order to devote all of their time to soccer.

Career 

Ronaldo signed with Manchester United in 2003. He played against Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League, once he came on as a substitute for Nicky Butt, He received recognition as United won 4-0. Cristiano scored his 1st goal for the club with a place kick during a 3-0 win against Portsmouth.

Ronaldo stayed at United for 6 years, and he won his 1st FIFA Balloon d’Or following a stellar 2007-08 season, in this he scored 42 goals from 49 appearances, winning the league title, the league cup, European Cup, and also the FIFA Club World Cup beat constant season.

In his 30th encounter in the competition, Ronaldo scored his first goal in the quarterfinal round of the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League, scoring twice in a 7–1 victory over Roma.

Ronaldo underwent ankle surgery on July 7 prior to the 2008–09 season, which sidelined him for 10 weeks. On November 15, following his comeback, he scored his 100th goal for United in all competitions with the first of two free kicks in a 5-0 victory over Stoke City, marking his accomplishment of scoring against every Premier League opponent at the time. Ronaldo assisted on the game-winning goal against Liga de Quito to help United win the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan at the end of the year, earning the Silver Ball in the process.

On August 29, Ronaldo faced Deportivo La Corua in his La Liga debut, winning 3-2 at home thanks to a penalty.

After the 2012–13 winter break, Ronaldo led Madrid for the first time in a competitive game, scoring twice to lead Madrid, down to ten men, to a 4–3 victory over Sociedad on January 6.

Beginning with the 2015–16 season, Ronaldo’s seventh at Real Madrid, he surpassed all other scorers in club history, first in league play and subsequently throughout all competitions.

Ronaldo made his debut in a 3-2 away victory over Chievo Verona on August 18.  In his fourth outing, Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus defeated Sassuolo 2-1 at home on September 16. His second goal was also his 400th career league strike.

Cristiano has won 32 trophies, including 5 UEFA Champions Leagues, UEFA Nations League, 7 league titles, and the UEFA European Championship. Along with the most goals (14), international goals (118), and joint-most appearances in the Champions League, Ronaldo also owns the marks for the most goals (140), appearances (183), and assists (42). He is one of the elite athletes with more than 1,100 professional appearances and over 800 skillful goals for the club and nation. Ronaldo is the only player with a goal in 5 FIFA tournament matches.

In 2016 and 2017, Forbes labeled Ronaldo the highest-paid athlete in the world, and from 2016 to 2019, ESPN rated him the most well-known athlete in the world. Ronaldo is one of the most marketable and well-known athletes in the world. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the top 100 world influencers.

Honors

Sporting CP

• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2002

Manchester United

• Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
• FA Cup: 2003–04
• Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2008–09
• FA Community Shield: 2007
• UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2008

Real Madrid

• La Liga: 2011–12, 2016–17
• Copa del Rey: 2010–11, 2013–14
• Supercopa de España: 2012, 2017
• UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
• UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2017
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017

Juventus

• Serie A: 2018–19, 2019–20
• Coppa Italia: 2020–21
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2018, 2020

Portugal U20

• Toulon Tournament: 2003

Portugal

• UEFA European Championship: 2016
• UEFA Nations League: 2018–19

Individual

• FIFA Ballon d’Or/Ballon d’Or: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2008
• The Best FIFA Men’s Player: 2016, 2017
• The Best FIFA Special Award for Outstanding Career Achievement: 2021
• European Golden Shoe: 2007–08, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15
• FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2016
• UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2004;2012;2016
• UEFA European Championship Golden Boot: 2020
• Premier League Player of the Season: 2006–07, 2007–08
• La Liga Best Player: 2013–14
• Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2019, 2020
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2007–08
• Pichichi Trophy: 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15
• Capocannoniere: 2020–21
• FPF Portuguese Player of the Year: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022.

Favorite Quotes from Cristiano Ronaldo

“I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo

“I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that here are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo

“Your love makes me strong; your hate makes me unstoppable.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo

“Don Alfredo leaves us, but his memory will last forever in our hearts. Legends never die. Thanks for everything Maestro.”

– Cristiano Ronaldo

Key Life Lessons from Cristiano Ronaldo

• Believe yourself
• Hard work with focus and dedication
• Have a goal in your life

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary 

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Portugal. He is the son of José Dini Aveiro and Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro. Cristiano played for Andorinha as a youngster between 1992-1995. He has won 32 trophies, including 5 UEFA Champions Leagues and 7 league titles.