Cristiano Ronaldo – Player Profile
Posted on September 25, 2008 by Kevin
Profile and Footballing career information of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Personal information and Biodata
Ronaldo born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on 5th February, 1985.
Football Career
Real Madrid Winger, Cristiano Ronaldo started his top level career when he moved to Sporting Lisbon in 1996. In his first match for Sporting, Ronaldo scored two goals against Moreirense.
Ronaldo’s transfer to Manchester United(Man Utd)
In 2003 Manchester United were playing a friendly match with Sporting Lisbon, and Ronaldo was impressive in that 3-1 win against United. Sir Alex Ferguson quickly made the decision to sign the Portuguese star and Ronaldo then completed the move to Old Trafford. Ronaldo was given the number 7 shirt, which David Beckham left in the summer of 2003.
Ronaldo’s ability is his extra-ordinary dribbling and speed. His playing position is normally right wing but he can also switch to left position. In his first match for Manchester United he showed his skills and the crowd enjoyed that game against Bolton Wanderers.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo’s performance playing for Portugal
Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal’s national team in a match against Kazakhstan in August 2003. Since then, he has become a key member of the national team. In 2004 he participated in the Euro 2004, he started the tournament as a sub, but his performances quickly bought Luiz Felipe Scolari’s attention to make him a part of the starting eleven. He played every game of Euro 2004. Portugal however lost to Greece in the final.
In the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Ronaldo helped his side to get in the semi-finals. France defeated Portugal in the semis and Portugal finished as fourth in the tournament.
Back in England, Ronaldo continued with his form and Manchester United won 2007 and 2008 English Premiership titles. United also lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2008 when they beat Chelsea at Moscow.
Ronaldo Transfer Rumors and gossips circulating in the media
And finally Manchester United accepted a formal offer for the purchase of Ronaldo from Real Madrid which resulted in 80 million pounds world record transfer fee.
Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA World Player of the Year 2009 Award Winner
The Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was decleared 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, ahead of runner-up Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Liverpool’s Spanish striker Fernando Torres in third place to take the award at a star-studded gala in Zurich.
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Comments (36)
C.Ronaldo is the most greatest player I have ever seen in my whole life.Ronaldo is a great person also,he loves his fans and people loving him.He is a great winger of football mania.He can dribble the ball,he can sprint very fastly,he can move right to left or left to right very easily.The best defenders of the World are scared of Ronaldo skills and tricks.All football specialists believe that Ronaldo is the best in the business.He is very enthusiastic and joyful player.My biggest dream is to play with Ronaldo and to play for Manchester United.
c.ronaldo is my fav 4eva and i like him soo much,his steps and his style…his such a cute person that i never ever seen in my life.. MU 4 ever and always..luv him!!.
this is realy fasanating
Cristinao Ronaldo is always be my favorite soocer player ever.. his play in this year and the last year is impressive, I’m proud and happy about these news.. Eventough he left school for this, well, if it is a right choice for his future life then its his right.. And it is true.. He is a enjoyable and impressive soccer player..
cristiao ronaldo is my favourite…but it is sad cause u r leavin mu…but am there where ever u r!!!i luv u
I LIKE CRISTIANO WITH REAL MADRID
cristiano ronaldo is my lover!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cristiano ronaldo….i love u…hope u always succesful..
ronaldo
why you leave manchester united
i wll support you forever
c.ronaldo is my favourite player,i will support u forever.
i like u so much ronaldo!!!
I’m big fan of u.why u leftmanchester utd.
c.ronaldo is not the world player but messi it is…
he has gone it skill after transfred to real madrid….
kaka is not telling the truth
i like cristiano ronaldo very much
I have supported his game since the first time i saw him playing against Man UTD in portugal. I supported him and i tried to convice people that he is the best. Many did not agree at first but now they have nothing to say but to believe and accept by force that he is simply the best football player our generation has produced.
I LOVE YOU RONALDO
i love your actions my mother also likes you i will meet you one day in london i will come for you you
i luv CR so muchhhh!!!!
peace!!!
you are my favorite football player go CHRISTIANO RONALDO
hey hey hey ronaldo ur the man.I wish iwould be like u…….so i respect u coz im he crazy about football……so tomorrow i have got a mat ch……….
hey ronaldo you are the best player in the world you are ma favourite foltball player i love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
real madrid best lost 2 lyon but will win second leg
ronaldo u r the best layer in the world
send me all your vapors i know you probably have more than a 100 or maybe even more…
ronaldo you are my idol ive been player soccer for 9 years and ever since i heard bout you seriously turned my world upside down you helped me focus more on my games then anything else my parents thank you so much for that
and so do i
i love you so much i hope i get to meet you someday
ronaldo is a fantastic player, i love this guy so much and i know he can always be a better player in every match he play.
to ronaldo:
you can make real madrid win..
so,don’t give up..
i always support you from here..n,n
i love yuo ronaldo becouse you
smart and hand some
i love u so much muuuuaaachhhhh…
<3 <3 ILOVEU <3 <3
ronaldo i want u back in manchester united plz come back
i hope you will win in fifa world cup
portugal VS argentina
4 – 0
…………….
do the best…………
you can play well in real madrid and score more goals and get the laliga titltle your the best. you lost world cup secound round but david villa scored ofside goal then you can win your team in euro 2012 ok. I am giving you an invitation to come maldives.
C. Ronaldo is a good player but you cant compare with Messi. he is extra ordinary I have ever see in this planet
cristiano ronaldo..
u are the best…
i’m always support u for all time..
but remember,, what ever u do, never come back..
i love u..