Cristiano Ronaldo, born in 1985, Madeira, Portugal; named after Ronald Reagan by father.
Overcame heart surgery at 15, started with Clube Desportivo Nacional, then Sporting Lisbon.
Signed with Manchester United in 2003, stellar 2007–08 season, Golden Shoe winner.
Record £80 million transfer in 2009, historic goal-scoring feats, multiple Ballon d'Ors.
2018 contract worth €112 million, Serie A success, multiple title wins.
Disappointing second stint, contract terminated in 2022.
Joined Al Nassr in 2022 after leaving Juventus.
Key player for Portugal, captain since 2008, Euro 2016 victory.
Notable contributions, reached knockout stages, set goal-scoring records.
Endorsements, Nike "lifetime" contract, CR7 brand, legal issue settlement in 2018.