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Cristiano Ronaldo

GOAT LM, also LB, CAM Right-footed dribblercreator
Rating
98
Caps
233
Goals
146
Life
1985
Clubs
Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr
Honours
3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014) · FIFA World Player of the Year 2008 · 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011)
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The Juventus crowd stood and applauded a Real Madrid player on 3 April 2018, after he rose 2.31 metres in their own stadium and hooked an overhead kick past their goalkeeper. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five European Cups, Euro 2016 with Portugal, the Nations League in 2019 and 2025, and league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia; his 140 Champions League goals remain the record. Career record: 233 caps and 146 goals for Portugal; club career at Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014), FIFA World Player of the Year 2008, 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011).

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Career record

2002–2003Sporting CP
2003–2009Manchester United
2009–2018Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
2018–2021Juventus
2021–2022Manchester United
2023–todayAl-Nassr
Portugal233 caps, 146 goals

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Which club did Cristiano Ronaldo join from Sporting CP in 2003?

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Manchester United. After a friendly in which he tormented United's defence.

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One rank below: Eusébio at #2.

Portugal's editorial top five: Cristiano Ronaldo · Eusébio · Luís Figo · Mário Coluna · Deco.