Beyond the Game

Introduction: Who is Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo, also known as Ronaldo is a Portuguese football player, born on February 5th, 1985. He is known as the King of penalties or free kicks, and as one of the best football players in football’s history. I believe he actually is the best football player in football’s history.

Ronaldo is known for his exceptional physical attributes, including speed, strength, and aerial ability. He has scored numerous headers and goals using his physicality, demonstrating versatility in various attacking positions. His determination, discipline and integrity, woven with hard-work have launched him into becoming a world star, deserving their place in the world’s elite, and have gained him the respect of his fans, general public, and opponents.

His integrity extends to his loyalty to his religion as a Romano-Catholic (a branch of Christianity). Remaining faithful to his beliefs, Ronaldo has spoken about the Bible and his faith in Jesus.

Although Cristiano Ronaldo is 39 years old, age considered old for a football player, he continues to play, train, and break new personal and world records under his iconic jersey number 7, catching the attention of the football public, fans and famous football players.

Ronaldo is one of the fastest, strongest, richest, and handsomest soccer player in the world. And, while people often compare him to Lionel Messi, as enemies, the two football legends are actually pretty good friends, respecting one another, and each other’s accomplishments.

Unique abilities

Ronaldo is most famous for his mortal goals and incredible shots. He scored over 900 goals, penalties not included. His current stats concerning his goals in official matches’ record: 164 penalties, 64 free-kicks, 768 goals inside the area and 132 outside the area. He scored 573 goals with his right foot, 173 with his left, 152 headers and 66 hat-tricks.

But that’s not the only thing that makes Ronaldo a gold star in football. Some additional facts about his accomplishments and skills include:

• Highest point above the ground reached during a header was 2.93m;

• Ronaldo’s fastest shot reached a speed of 182km/h;

• His fastest sprint during a match reached 33.95 km/h (during the 2018 World Cup);

• The mean distance ran during a match is of around 9km;

• Ronaldo’s legendary bicycle kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus in the 2017-2018 UEFA Champions league season, in the quarter finals, and the one scored against Poland in the EURO 2024 championship.

Awards and international prizes

Concerning his awards and international prizes, Cristiano Ronaldo holds a pretty impressive CV. Ronaldo won 5 Champions League trophies, and thanks to his determination and exceptional skills, he won the Ballon D’or for the best scorer also 5 times in: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.

As for tournaments, Ronaldo has won UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France. Ronaldo didn’t yet win a World Cup but we hope that he will win the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

As for his value and income, Ronaldo has moved from Manchester United and joined Al Nassr in January 2023, becoming the world's highest-paid athlete in the process.

In his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has played for Manchester United (2006-09) and (2021-22), Real Madrid (2009-18), Juventus (2018-21), Manchester United (2021-23), Al Nassr (2023-present), but his best soccer club was REAL MADRID.

Family life/behind the scenes

Outside the stadium, and behind the cameras, Ronaldo also has a personal life and a family. His relationship with his mother Maria Dolores is well-known by the public, and Ronaldo also has a family of his own. With his wife, Georgiana, Ronaldo has 5 children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (age 14), Eva Maria and Mateo Ronaldo (age 7), Alana Martina (age 6) and Bella (age 2).

Conclusion

This is a general biography of Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s football legend, AKA CR7. I consider him the world’s best football player, and the ultimate football GOAT (Greatest Of All Times). But you don’t have to take my word for granted. Go and check him out yourself. Research about his life, his football stats, watch him play, and be inspired by this player that would not let anyone or anything get in his way of becoming an international football player, a star. The time spent won’t be wasted, and you might actually end up by agreeing with me. :) Enjoy your football run!

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