Cristiano Ronaldo
Forward · Portugal · Born 5 February 1985, Funchal, Madeira
Career Statistics by Club
The table below summarises Cristiano Ronaldo's senior career appearances and goal tallies at each club. Figures include all competitive matches — domestic league, cup, and continental competition — where published records are available.
| Club | Season(s) | Country | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 2002–2003 | Portugal | 31 | 5 | 6 |
| Manchester United | 2003–2009 | England | 292 | 118 | 69 |
| Real Madrid | 2009–2018 | Spain | 438 | 450 | 131 |
| Juventus | 2018–2021 | Italy | 134 | 101 | 22 |
| Manchester United | 2021–2022 | England | 54 | 27 | 8 |
| Al Nassr | 2023– | Saudi Arabia | 70+ | 70+ | 18+ |
| Total (club) | 1,000+ | 770+ | — | ||
International Career — Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo made his senior international debut for Portugal in August 2003 and went on to become the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. He has represented Portugal at eight major tournaments and captained the squad to victory at UEFA Euro 2016 and the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019.
| Tournament | Year | Apps | Goals | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Euro 2004 | 2004 | 6 | 2 | Runners-up |
| FIFA World Cup | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 3rd place |
| UEFA Euro 2008 | 2008 | 4 | 1 | Quarter-final |
| FIFA World Cup | 2010 | 5 | 1 | Round of 16 |
| UEFA Euro 2012 | 2012 | 5 | 3 | Semi-final |
| FIFA World Cup | 2014 | 4 | 1 | Group stage |
| UEFA Euro 2016 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | Winner |
| FIFA World Cup | 2018 | 4 | 4 | Quarter-final |
| UEFA Euro 2020 | 2021 | 5 | 5 | Round of 16 |
| FIFA World Cup | 2022 | 5 | 1 | Quarter-final |
Major Honours
- UEFA Champions League: 2008 (Manchester United), 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 (Real Madrid) — 5 titles
- La Liga: 2012, 2017 (Real Madrid) — 2 titles
- Premier League: 2007, 2008, 2009 (Manchester United) — 3 titles
- Serie A: 2019, 2020 (Juventus) — 2 titles
- UEFA Euro: 2016 (Portugal)
- UEFA Nations League: 2019 (Portugal)
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008 (Manchester United), 2014, 2016, 2017 (Real Madrid) — 4 titles
- Ballon d'Or: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 — 5 awards
- FIFA Best Men's Player: 2016, 2017
- UEFA Best Player in Europe: 2014, 2016, 2017
- UEFA Euro top scorer: 2020 tournament (5 goals)
Career Overview
Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Sporting CP academy in Lisbon at the age of 12 after moving from his native Madeira. He made his professional debut for Sporting CP in the 2002–03 season and attracted immediate attention from European clubs. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signed him in the summer of 2003 for £12.24 million, the highest fee paid at that time for a teenager.
At Manchester United, Ronaldo developed from an inconsistent but exciting winger into one of the most complete forwards in the game. The 2007–08 season was his finest in English football: he scored 42 goals across all competitions, won his first Ballon d'Or, and lifted the UEFA Champions League with United in Moscow. Real Madrid acquired him in 2009 for a then-world-record €94 million.
At Real Madrid, Ronaldo broke virtually every scoring record in the club's history and in the history of La Liga. He scored 450 goals in 438 appearances — including a record 50-goal La Liga season in 2010–11 — and won the UEFA Champions League four times between 2014 and 2018. He joined Juventus in 2018 for €100 million, winning two Serie A titles before returning briefly to Manchester United and subsequently moving to Saudi club Al Nassr in January 2023.
Internationally, Ronaldo surpassed the European international scoring record in 2021, passing the mark set by Iran's Ali Daei, and has gone on to become the world's leading international goalscorer with over 130 goals in more than 200 caps. He led Portugal to their first major title at UEFA Euro 2016.
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