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From Madeira to the world
He was born in Funchal (Madeira) in 1985. He debuted at Sporting CP and moved to Manchester United, where he won his first Champions League in 2008.
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Cristiano Ronaldo facts and curiosities
Data as of 2 November 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer for national teams and in the Champions League. Here are some of his curiosities.
From Madeira to the worldFive Ballons d'OrFive Champions LeaguesKing of the Champions LeagueReal Madrid's all-time top scorerMore international goals than anyoneEuropean champion in 2016Scored at five World CupsFive countries
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Five Ballons d'Or
He has won five Ballons d'Or, behind only Messi, who has eight.
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Five Champions Leagues
He won five Champions Leagues: one with United (2008) and four with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018).
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King of the Champions League
He is the competition's all-time top scorer, with 140 goals in 183 games.
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Real Madrid's all-time top scorer
He scored 450 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2018 and is the club's all-time top scorer.
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More international goals than anyone
He is the all-time top international scorer, with 146 goals, and the most-capped player ever: 233.
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European champion in 2016
He won Euro 2016 with Portugal after a 1-0 extra-time win over France in the final. With 14 goals he is the Euros' all-time top scorer.
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Scored at five World Cups
He scored at five consecutive World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022), something no one had done before.
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Five countries
He has played in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia, and has won titles in several of them.
Sources: Wikipedia · Cristiano Ronaldo. Data as of 2 November 2026.
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