Interesting facts about Cristiano Ronaldo

6Feb,2024

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Ronaldo has won the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, recognizing him as the best player in the world. He won the award in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.

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Five-Time Ballon d'Or Winner

Born just a month after the former US President Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term in White House, his mother named him after the 40th US president.

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Name after US President

Jose Dinis Aveiro was the kitman of the club Andorinha where Ronaldo began playing football at a mere age of eight. He moved to Sporting CP’s youth academy at the age of 12.

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Ronaldo’s father was a kitman

Ronaldo's transfers have involved some of the highest transfer fees in football history. His move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 was a then-world record transfer fee.

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Transfer Fees

Ronaldo is known for his incredible goal-scoring ability with both feet as well as his head. He has consistently been among the top goal-scorers in various leagues and competitions.

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Versatile Scorer

Ronaldo has been involved in numerous charitable activities. He has donated to various causes, including children's hospitals and cancer research.

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Charitable Work