7 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, 1985-02-05, Forward for Portugal, plays for Al-Nassr. 214 international caps, 133 goals. Part of Portugal's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner, international football's all-time top scorer, and one of the greatest players in history. Currently plying his trade at Al-Nassr, a clinical forward, Cristiano Ronaldo possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Portugal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 214 international caps, scoring 133 goals — a remarkable scoring rate. Born in 1985, the 41-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 8 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
In recognition of his record-breaking goalscoring success, he received special awards for Outstanding Career Achievement by FIFA in 2021 and Champions League All-Time Top Scorer by UEFA in 2024.
He received the Golden Boot as the top scorer of Euro 2020 before playing in his fifth World Cup at the 2022 World Cup.
Ronaldo was named in the UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year in 2015, the All-time UEFA Euro XI in 2016, and the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020.
In the 2018 World Cup, he had his most prolific World Cup campaign with four goals.
At Madrid, he was at the forefront of the club's resurgence as a dominant European force, helping them win four Champions Leagues between 2014 and 2018, including the long-awaited La Décima.
He won Ballon d'Ors in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017, and was runner-up three times to Lionel Messi, his perceived career rival.
Ronaldo led Portugal to their first major tournament title at Euro 2016, being named in the team of the tournament for the third time.
He assumed captaincy of the national team ahead of Euro 2008; and at Euro 2012, he was named in the team of the tournament.
He also won two La Liga titles, including the record-breaking 2011–12 season in which Madrid reached 100 points, and became the club's all-time top goalscorer.
His 2007–08 season earned him his first Ballon d'Or at age 23.
He scored his first international goal in Euro 2004, where he helped Portugal reach the final and subsequently made the team of the tournament.