How old is Cristiano Ronaldo? Happy birthday to Real Madrid and Manchester United GOAT

By | February 5, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 39 on February and is still banging in hat-tricks, scoring hat-tricks and inspiring the next generation. 

The Real Madrid and Manchester United great is currently taking the Saudi Pro League by storm at Al Nassr and is also still starting for Portugal up front. 

With another European Championship on the way, who knows when the Portuguese GOAT will hang up his boots. 

The Sporting News takes a look at some of the greatest goals from his sensational career. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT goals from career

Of course, Ronaldo has a quite simply amazing catalogue of goals from his 20-plus year career but we’ve picked out five of our favourites. 

The list includes free-kick goals, overhead kicks and extraordinary headed efforts. 

Ronaldo vs Sampdoria — Serie A 2019/20

Ronaldo’s Juventus days were somewhat forgotten as he played many matches behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic but this header stands out.

Ronaldo’s determination in the air is spectacular but the physical nature of this jump is out of this world. Oh, and the delivery from Alex Sandro is magnificent. 

Ronaldo vs Arsenal — Champions League semifinals 2008/09

Here’s a goal that is peak Cristiano. It was the second leg of United’s Champions League semifinal tie with Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal and he quite possibly strikes a ball like no other player ever has. 

The free-kick moves at an insane pace giving the poor Arsenal goalkeeper no chance. 

Ronaldo vs Porto — Champions League quarterfinals 2008/09

From a distance of around 40 yards, Ronaldo controlled the ball before unleashing a sensational strike with his right foot, firing it into the net from a remarkable distance.

This world-class goal not only saw United advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League but also earned Ronaldo the inaugural Puskas Award for the best goal of the year.

Ronaldo vs Spain — World Cup 2018

On the world’s grandest stage and after 44 failed free-kick tries at a major international tournament, his 45th was well worth the wait.

Ronaldo secured his hat-trick in the most amazing fashion in Sochi, Russia.

Ronaldo vs Juventus — Champions League quarterfinals 2017/18

A goal that was has been replayed around the world more times than you can count. 

It really is nearly impossible to choose a favourite, but this has got to be up there. Sit back, relax and appreciate it one more time. 

Cristiano Ronaldo trophies won

Ronaldo has managed to win at least one trophy with each of the four clubs he played for before moving to Saudi Arabia. 

During his first spell with Manchester United, he was part of the team that won three consecutive Premier League titles. He took this one step further at Real Madrid, winning three straight Champions Leagues under Zinedine Zidane. 

The 38-year-old has also won two continental trophies with Portugal, along with a win at youth level, but he has not managed to win the World Cup, unlike his long-time rival Lionel Messi.

He led his newest club Al Nassr to the Arab Club Champions Cup to begin the 2023/24 season, proving he can still factor into a title-winning effort.

Team Competition Times won Years won
Sporting CP Portuguese Super Cup 1 2002
Manchester United Premier League 3 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09
Manchester United FA Cup 1 2003/04
Manchester United EFL Cup 2 2005/06, 2008/09
Manchester United Champions League 1 2007/08
Manchester United FIFA Club World Cup 1 2008
Manchester United Community Shield 1 2007
Real Madrid La Liga 2 2011/12, 2016/17
Real Madrid Copa del Rey 2 2010/11, 2013/14
Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup 2 2012, 2017
Real Madrid Champions League 4 2013/14, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18
Real Madrid UEFA Super Cup 2 2014, 2017
Real Madrid FIFA Club World Cup 3 2014 ,2016, 2017
Juventus Serie A 2 2018/19, 2019/20
Juventus Coppa Italia 1 2020/21
Juventus Italian Super Cup 2 2018, 2020
Portugal U20 Toulon Tournament 1 2003
Portugal European Championship 1 2016
Portugal Nations League 1 2018/19
Al Nassr Arab Club Champions Cup 1 2023
Total: 34

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