Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo Age — Facts, Numbers and Career Context (2026)

How old is Cristiano Ronaldo, and how does his goal output at this age compare with the rest of football history?

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How old is Cristiano Ronaldo, and how does his goal output at this age compare with the rest of football history?

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+How old is Ronaldo?

Ronaldo was born on 5 February 1985, making him 40–41 during the 2025/26 season.

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Profile and key facts about Ronaldo — age. For the full side-by-side across goals, trophies, Ballons d'Or and the World Cup, see our main Messi vs Ronaldo comparison.

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