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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to a working-class family, with his father, José Dinis Aveiro, a gardener, and his mother, Maria Dolores, a cook. Growing up in poverty, Ronaldo’s passion for football shone early, playing for local club Andorinha before joining Nacional and, at age 12, Sporting CP’s youth academy in Lisbon, leaving his family behind. Diagnosed with a heart condition, tachycardia, at 15, he underwent successful surgery and debuted for Sporting’s senior team in 2002, scoring twice in his first match. His breakout performance against Manchester United in 2003 led to a £12.24 million transfer, making him a teenage sensation. At United, under Sir Alex Ferguson, he won three Premier League titles, a Champions League, and his first Ballon d’Or in 2008. In 2009, he joined Real Madrid for a then-record £80 million, becoming their all-time top scorer with 450 goals in 438 games, winning four more Champions Leagues and four Ballon d’Ors (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017). His rivalry with Lionel Messi defined an era. Ronaldo moved to Juventus in 2018 for €100 million, securing two Serie A titles, returned to Manchester United in 2021, and joined Al-Nassr in 2023 for a record €200 million annual salary, where he scored his 900th career goal in 2024.
Internationally, Ronaldo debuted for Portugal in 2003, became captain in 2008, and led them to the 2016 UEFA European Championship and 2019 UEFA Nations League titles, plus a second Nations League in 2025, scoring the winning goal in the semifinal. With 138 goals in 221 appearances, he’s the all-time leading international scorer and the first male to score at five World Cups. Off the field, Ronaldo is a global icon with a $600 million net worth, driven by endorsements with Nike, Herbalife, and his CR7 brand. He’s in a long-term relationship with Georgina RodrĂguez, announced their engagement in August 2025, and has six children, including Cristiano Jr. and twins via surrogacy. A polarizing figure, he’s faced controversies, including a 2005 rape allegation (dropped) and a 2018 case (dismissed in 2022). As of August 2025, Ronaldo continues to dominate at Al-Nassr, aiming for 1,000 career goals, mentors young players, and uses his massive X platform to inspire fans and promote philanthropy, cementing his legacy as a football legend.
Verified Status: Blue Verified
Type/Category: Public Figure / Professional Footballer
Date Created: June 2010
Followers: 115,701,423
Following: 76 accounts, including family members (e.g., Georgina RodrĂguez, Kátia Aveiro), teammates, brands (e.g., Nike, CR7), and select sports organizations
Total Posts: Approximately 4,333
Last Post Date: August 19, 2025
Posting Frequency: Approximately 1-2 posts per week
DMs Open?: No
Highlights Tab: None present
Subscription Available?: No
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Language/Region Focus: English, Portuguese; global focus with emphasis on Portugal and Saudi Arabia
Fun Fact: Ronaldo's posts often feature motivational captions paired with emojis like 💪 and 🟡🔵, reflecting his dedication to fitness and Al-Nassr team spirit
Did You Know?: His June 2025 post announcing his engagement to Georgina RodrĂguez quickly became one of his most engaged, surpassing 2.4 million likes and sparking global fan celebrations
Brief Bio: Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time; he plays for Al-Nassr and captains Portugal’s national team; with five Ballon d’Or awards and over 900 career goals, he holds records for most international goals and Champions League goals; he uses X to share career updates, promote his CR7 brand, and connect with fans
Most Popular Post: Post from June 9, 2025: "🏆❤️" with a photo announcing his engagement to Georgina RodrĂguez, with over 2.4 million likes.