When and where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on the 5th of February 1985 in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira. He grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António.
Questions about Cristiano Ronaldo
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How many career goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?
Ronaldo has scored over 970 official senior career goals for club and country, making him the top goalscorer of all time. He has made over 1,300 professional career appearances, the most by any outfield player.
How many Ballon d'Or awards has Cristiano Ronaldo won?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards. He won his first in 2008 at the age of 23, then won again in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
How much did Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Real Madrid cost?
Real Madrid signed Ronaldo in 2009 for a then-world-record fee of £80 million. At least 80,000 fans attended his presentation at the Santiago Bernabéu, surpassing a 25-year record set at Diego Maradona's presentation at Napoli.
What major trophies has Cristiano Ronaldo won with Portugal?
Ronaldo won the UEFA European Championship with Portugal at Euro 2016, the country's first major tournament title. He also won the UEFA Nations League twice, in 2019 and 2025.
What heart condition did Cristiano Ronaldo have as a teenager?
At age 14, Ronaldo was diagnosed with tachycardia, a condition that could have forced him to give up football. He underwent cardiac ablation, a surgical procedure using a laser to cauterise multiple cardiac pathways into one. He was discharged hours after the operation and resumed training within days.