Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985 on the island of Madeira.
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He is the youngest of four children with two older sisters and an older brother.
Life was often not easy for the family, as his father drank heavily and his mother had to do two jobs to keep the family stable.
He started playing football (soccer) on the island and made a name for himself at the age of 12.
At 16, he became the first Portuguese player to play for Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is often considered the best footballer in the world and is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time.
He currently plays for the Italian national team, Juventus and the Portuguese national team.
Ronaldo's career began when he was just 16 years old in 2002 and he was signed by Manchester United for a record fee of $12 million.
He played as a midfielder for three years before becoming a breakout star in 2006.
Ronaldo scored over 100 goals for Manchester United before signing for Real Madrid in 2009.
Ronaldo's record-breaking ability with Real Madrid continues to grow.
He scored a record 200 goals in 197 games and his skills were recognized by many other clubs.
Several clubs have tried to buy him from Madrid over the years.
As of September 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is roughly $500 Million