Cristiano Ronaldo, or Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, is arguably one of the greatest players to have graced the game of football.
He has several records to his name, such as the all-time highest international goalscorer, the player with the most official goals and also sits atop the UEFA Champions League all-time goalscorer's list.
He is currently playing for Al Nassr, having left Manchester United halfway through the 2022-23 campaign after losing his starting berth.
How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in the Sao Pedro parish of Funchal on an island called Madeira in Portugal. He is currently 38 years old.
When did Cristiano Ronaldo start playing football?
Ronaldo started playing football at Andorinha when he just seven years old. His father was the kit man of the club which further helped him settle down quickly in football. At 10 he joined Nacional and spent two years in that club.
When did Cristiano Ronaldo join Sporting CP?
At the age of 12, Ronaldo appeared for a three-day trial with Sporting and he was signed for a fee of £1500.
At which age did Cristiano Ronaldo make his professional debut?
On September 29, 2002, Ronaldo made his professional debut for Sporting against Braga in the Primeira Liga. He was 17 years, 7 months, and 25 days.
At which age did Cristiano Ronaldo score his first professional goal?
On October 7, 2002, at the age of 17 years, 8 months, 3 days, Ronaldo scored a brace against Moreirense in a 3-0 win. This was his first goal in senior level football.
Timeline: Major events in Cristiano Ronaldo's career
Event | Date | Age |
|---|---|---|
Transfer to Manchester United | August 12, 2003 | 18 years, 6 months, 8 days |
Premier League debut | August 16, 2003 | 18 years, 6 months, 12 days |
International debut | August 20, 2003 | 18 years, 6 months, 16 days |
UEFA Champions League debut | September 9, 2003 | 18 years, 7 months, 12 days |
First Premier League goal | November 1, 2003 | 18 years, 8 months, 28 days |
First UEFA Champions League goal | September 26, 2006 | 21 years, 7 months, 22 days |
First trophy (FA Cup) | May 22, 2004 | 19 years, 3 months, 18 days |
First World Cup appearance | June 11, 2006 | 21 years, 4 months, 7 days |
First World Cup goal | June 17, 2006 | 21 years, 4 months, 13 days |
First hat-trick (Against Newcastle United) | January 12, 2008 | 22 years, 11 months, 8 days |
First Ballon d'Or win | December 02, 2008 | 23 years, 9 months, 28 days |
Transfer to Real Madrid | June 11, 2009 | 24 years, 4 months, 7 days |
Real Madrid debut (Against Deportivo La Coruna) | August 29, 2009 | 24 years, 6 months, 25 days |
First goal for Real Madrid | August 29, 2009 | 24 years, 6 months, 25 days |
All-time Real Madrid top-scorer | October 17, 2015 | 30 years, 8 months, 13 days |
Euro Cup win | July 10, 2016 | 31 years, 5 months, 6 days |
Fifth Ballon d'Or | December 7, 2017 | 32 years, 10 months, 2 days |
Fifth Champions League | May 26, 2018 | 33 years, 3 months, 21 days |
First World Cup hat-trick (Against Spain) | June 15, 2018 | 33 years, 4 months, 11 days |
Serie A debut for Juventus | August 18, 2018 | 33 years, 6 months, 14 days |
Serie A first goal | September 16, 2018 | 33 years, 7 months, 12 days |
100th Juventus goal (Against Sassuolo) | May 12, 2021 | 36 years, 3 months, 8 days |
Serie A Golden Boot | May 23, 2021 | 36 years, 3 months, 19 days |
Return to Manchester United | August 27, 2021 | 36 years, 6 months, 23 days |
All-time international top-scorer | September 1, 2021 | 36 years, 6 months, 28 days |
800th Career goal | December 2, 2021 | 36 years, 9 months, 28 days |
50th club hat-trick (Against Norwich City) | April 16, 2022 | 37 years, 2 months, 12 days |
100th Premier League goal | April 23, 2022 | 37 years, 2 months, 19 days |
Transfer to Al Nassr | January 1, 2023 | 37 years, 10 months, 27 days |
First Al Nassr hat-trick | February 9, 2023 | 38 years, 4 days |