Cristiano Ronaldo

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

From Madeira to Manchester to Madrid to Riyadh — the complete story of Cristiano Ronaldo's life and career.

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Profile and key facts about Ronaldo — biography.

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5 February 1985, Funchal, Portugal

From Madeira to Manchester to Madrid to Riyadh — the complete story of Cristiano Ronaldo's life and career.

+Where was Ronaldo born?

Funchal, Madeira (Portugal), on 5 February 1985.

+When did Ronaldo join Manchester United?

He signed for Manchester United in 2003, aged 18.

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