Cristiano Ronaldo, full named as Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
His father, José Dinis Aveiro, worked as a gardener and a part-time kit man at a local football club, while his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, was a cook.
Ronaldo has become the first player to score over 850 career goals in international and club football.
He is currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, after leaving Manchester United in November 2022.
He led the team, as Captain, to the finals of the Saudi King's Cup and the Asian Champions League in 2023-2024.
Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes in 2023, earning over $136 million.
Ronaldo recently donated $1 million to fund education programs for needy children
At age 39, Ronaldo's fitness schedule remains an inspiration globally, with his workout routines frequently shared on social media.