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Cristiano Ronaldo - Player Profile

Profile and Footballing career information of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Personal information and Biodata

Ronaldo born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on 5th February, 1985.

Football Career

Manchester United 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.

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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

Ronaldo’s performance is attracting the big clubs and Ronaldo himself hasn’t yet ruled out possibility of joining the Spanish Giant Real Madrid.

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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sam:
February 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 pm

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.

rathi13:
March 31st, 2009 at 12:02 pm

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!!.

Tracy:
May 21st, 2009 at 8:43 am

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..

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