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Portugal · 2002–26 · LM
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).
Portugal · 1991–2008 · CAM
The 'Maestro' graced Serie A with his elegant playmaking, a true číslo 10 whose creative genius unlocked defences for Fiorentina and AC Milan. Career record: 94 caps and 26 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan; honours include Hall of Fame.
The almanac puts Cristiano Ronaldo ahead by 7 rating points, 98 against 91.
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