Remarkable Cristiano Ronaldo Facts & Figures

Few players are likely to ever match the achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has enjoyed one of the most glittering careers in football history. Driven by an insatiable appetite for success, the Portuguese superstar has proven that with dedication and hard work, quite literally anything is possible with the right amount of effort and focus.

Goalscoring Machine

One thing that has made Cristiano Ronaldo hugely successful is his ability to score goals, consistently finding the back of the net thanks to his great awareness, plus what can only be described as a killer instinct when chances come his way. Indeed, at each club represented and with the Portuguese national team, over the last two decades his numbers are outstanding.

Having made his return to Manchester United in the summer of 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo is now playing in his 20th season as a topflight player, having debuted with Sporting CP during the 2002-03 campaign. He then spent 6 seasons with Manchester United in the English Premier League, 9 at Real Madrid in Spain’s LaLiga, then 3 with Juventus in the Italian Serie A.

📕 Rewriting the record books is simply not enough for @Cristiano. The insatiable megastar hits an 11th-hour double to turn defeat into victory for Portugal 🤩

🤔 The greatest player in football history?@selecaoportugal | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/fhOxuhAn5l

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 1, 2021

During the course of this time period and playing a minimum of 25 games each campaign, Cristiano Ronaldo has managed to surpass 20 goals in all but 4 of the last 19 seasons. He has netted more than 30 goals in 12 of those 19 seasons, while surpassing 40 goals during 9 exceptional campaigns.

Cristiano Ronaldo also scored more than 50 goals for 6 consecutive seasons, during his time with Real Madrid, where he also registered 60 goals or more during two of those campaigns, plus the remarkable feat of scoring more goals than games played in 5 seasons. He is also the top international scorer of all time, having bagged 111 goals for Portugal.

Team Titles & Individual Awards

Given his phenomenal scoring record, Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed collective and personal success wherever he has played. His contributions have been vital towards teams winning titles and trophies, while those triumphs have also been additionally recognised by a host of tip individual player awards.

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed 30 trophies over the last 19 seasons at 4 different clubs, which includes one at Sporting CP and 9 during his first spell at Manchester United. After moving to Real Madrid he was the fulcrum of a side that won 15 titles, including the UEFA Champions League 4 times in 5 seasons. He departed Juventus with 5 titles in 3 seasons. CR7 was also captained Portugal to UEFA Euro 2016 and 2018-19 UEFA Nations League success.

⬡ 1,040 games
⬢ 760 goals
⬡ 30 trophies

Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored more goals than any other player on record, surpassing Josef Bican’s official total of 759. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/rAN0rsYru6

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 20, 2021

As one of the most decorated players in the history of world football, Cristiano Ronaldo has received a multitude of individual honours, including the Ballon d’Or 5 times and European Golden Shoe on 4 occasions. He also won MVP and top scorer awards in England, Spain and Italy, along with several Portuguese national awards.

Having become both a sporting and cultural icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has received recognition for his wider contribution to sports, his physical appearance, plus his tireless humanitarian efforts. Ronaldo has featured in countless best player and best team lists, was voted the Sexiest Man Alive by Gay Times in 2009, then honoured as the Most Charitable Athlete in 2015. He still works as an ambassador for Save the Children, UNICEF and World Vision.

The Best Ever?

For many connoisseurs of the beautiful game, no player can equal what Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved throughout his magnificent football career, with the sole exception of Argentine maestro Lionel Messi. Which of the two is better has been a constant point of debate, although the fairest view is that both are great for their own unique reasons.

As he embarks upon a new adventure, returning to Manchester United and the Premier League, his task will be help restore the Red Devils to their former greatness. The arrival of CR7 at Old Trafford has already boosted their odds of winning silverware, which means that if you’re backing this living legend to succeed, comparing the best betting sites must always be based on facts.

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Action 🎬@Cristiano's first interview after returning home is here to enjoy! 🤩🍿#MUFC pic.twitter.com/7Z5EgwCICJ

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 2, 2021

Whether searching for the best value odds, the best mobile betting sites, the best bookmakers in your own country, or even which sites offer the best live betting services; it’s always worth a little extra effort to prepare before wagering on any football matches. After all, preparation and effort have led Cristiano Ronaldo to the success he has enjoyed, therefore we can do the same with our own football activities.

Now 36 and considered to be in the twilight of his career, that won’t stop Ronaldo from striving to win more honours with Manchester United. Indeed, it’s fair to say he’s a safe bet for more titles and personal accolades, before this iconic player it’s a safe bet that before Ronaldo decides to hang up his boots, he will be just as determined to claim yet more success, whether individually, with his club or for his country.