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Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese football player, is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Born in 1985, Ronaldo has had a highly successful career playing for top clubs such as Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He has won numerous titles, including multiple domestic league titles and UEFA Champions League titles. Ronaldo has also excelled individually, winning several FIFA Ballon d'Or awards for the best player in the world.

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Also Known As Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Born February 5, 1985 (age 39) • Funchal • Portugal

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What was the first professional football club Cristiano Ronaldo played for?
Cristiano Ronaldo's first professional football club was Sporting CP, where he made his professional debut on September 29, 2002, against Braga in the Primeira Liga.
How many Ballon d'Or awards has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won a record-tying five Ballon d'Or awards for player of the year.
When and where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
What significant event in Ronaldo's career happened in 2008?
In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo set a franchise record for goals scored at Manchester United and won his first Ballon d'Or award for player of the year.

Did You Know?

  • Ronaldo was named after Ronald Reagan, who was his father's favorite actor.
  • Ronaldo has worn four different shirt numbers over his career: 28, 17, 9, and 7.
  • Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cup editions.

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