39 years old (Born on February 05, 1985)
Portuguese soccer player; He is famous from Real Madrid.
Grew up with his brother and 2 sisters. His father named him after former American President Ronald Reagan. He was born into a poor family on the Portuguese island of Madeira off the Morrocan coast. Has appeared in several Nike adverts. Was named the PFA's player of the month for March. (April 2006)Cristiano Ronaldo's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo
In 2007, he won: PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans' Player of the Year (Premiership), Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and Manchester United's Players' Player of the Year.
Has been criticized many times for diving in the penalty area.
Sporting Lisbon signed him up for their schoolboy team at the age of 13 for u00a31,500.
His idol is Luis Figo.
Scored his first Manchester United goal against Portsmouth FC at Old Trafford.
Scored the first goal in the 2004 FA Cup Final against Millwall FC.
Has appeared in a Suzuki TV advert.
After playing against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly the Manchester United players urged the manager to sign Cristiano on the the plane back to Manchester.
He was the first ever Portugese Manchester United player.
In the first ever FIFPro awards was voted the special young player of the year award.
Was named in the UEFA Team of the year 2004.
Cristiano drives a red Ferrari 435.
Bought a u00a31.5 million pound mansion in Cheshire which was previously owned by 3 former Manchester United players.
Made his international debut for Portugal against Kazakhstan in August 2003.
Voted player of the 2003/04 season.
Drives a silver Porsche.
Was signed by Manchester United as a long term replacement for David Beckham.
He is a very big idol in his hometown Madeira.
His parents names are Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Jose Diniz Aveiro.
Signed by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in August 2003 for an initial u00a312,240,000.
Flew to Indonesia to visit the areas affected by the tsunami and raised over 1 billion rupiah by auctioning off his personal sports gear.
Scored Manchester United's 1,000th league goal against Middlesbrough FC.
Was "Public Enemy no.1" with English football fans after his part in Wayne Rooney's sending off against Portugal, in the World Cup quarter finals.
Cristiano was first spotted by former Liverpool F.C manager Gerrard Houllier at the age of 16.
Signed a new five year contract with Manchester United. [2005]
Starting playing for his local football side Nacional.
League Cup Winner 2006.
Signed a new two year extension with Manchester United. [2005]
Ended the 2004/05 season making 50 appearances and scoring 9 goals.
Is of Moroccon descent.
Wears the number 17 shirt whenever he plays for Portugal.
His father passed away while he was on international duty in Russia.
His career honors include FA Cup winner (2004) Euro 2004 finalist (2004) UEFA Team of the Year (2004) FA Cup finalist (2005) FIFPro Special Young Player of the Year (2005)
Wears the number 7 shirt.
His house was robbed. Among the things that got stolen were his jewellery and his car.
Made his full Manchester United debut against Wolves in August 2003.
Became the most expensive teenager in Britain in 2003.
Scored 2 goals that helped Manchester United beat Arsenal 4-2 at Highbury.
Before joining Manchester United he played against them for Sporting Lisbon weeks later he was signed by Manchester United.
Ended the 2005/06 season making 37 appearances 10 as a sub and scoring a season best for Manchester united with 12 goals.
Was selected for the Portuguese Olympic football team for 2004.