It has been said that with his hands shall a man mend his destiny. Well, in the case of Portuguese footballer Cristiano his legs were the means of his salvation. Born into a modest home to a family which didn’t even have a car, young Ronaldo struggled massively as a kid.
In fact, at some point in his life, he and his friends would wait for a nearby restaurant to close so they could get free burgers to ward off the violent sallies of hunger.
Born in Madeira, an island famous for its profusion of football talents, young Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro had nothing going for him, and was even bullied because of his looks, but he had a dream and also the mental strength to pursue the same.
While he recognized he had football talent, he also knew that talent wasn’t enough. This would inspire him to work even hard and become the best he could be. A quote came out of that realization.
“Talent without working hard is nothing.”
Cristian Ronaldo has grown so much as a person and as a football talent that he is fiercely loved and hated in equal measure. But the soccer ace himself doesn’t much care about the hate. He let it inspire him instead.
“There are people out there who hate me and who say I’m arrogant, vain, and whatever. That’s all part of my success. I am made to be the best.”
After a failed return to Manchester United – failed because de had a poor working relationship with coach Erik ten Hag and didn’t last there – he signed a big deal with Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia.
His deal will last until 2030 when he is expected to retire.
Age
Ronaldo was born in 1985, which makes him 37 years in 2022.
Height
The Portuguese champ has a height of 1.87 metres.
Wife
He is many women’s dream. But someone already bagged him. Ronaldo had no wife at the time of writing. But he has a beautiful partner in Georgina Rodriguez.
Family
Ronaldo’s family consists of his partner Georgina Rodriguez, his five kids and himself, making seven in the family.
Kids
The Portuguese star obviously loves children. His kids include his first son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., his surrogate twins Eva Maria and Mateo Ronaldo, and Georgina’s first child for him Alana Martina. In 2021, he announced he was expecting twins with Georgina. Sadly, one of the twins, the boy, died. So he has just five kids at the time of writing.
Stats
Ronaldo’s stats are pretty impressive and extensive. Here is a piece of them.
5x Ballon d’Or
3x The Best FIFA Men’s Player
3x UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award
2x Premier League Player of the Season
2013-14 La Liga Best Player
7x Domestic League Champion
5x Champions League Champion
14x FIFA FIFPro World XI
Net Worth
Ronaldo has a net worth of Around 500 million.
Salary
His salary for the 2023 season is said to be 26.8 million GBP.
House & Cars
Ronaldo is rich in houses as well as in cars, which are strewn all over the world. His list of cars included Mercedes, Bentleys, Ferraris, Range Rovers, and BMWs.
Popular Questions
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's fastest car?
That should be the Ferrari 599 GTO, which the advertiser called the fastest car on the road.
Does Cristiano Ronaldo own a plane?
Yes, Cristian Ronaldo has two planes. The first of them also happens to be the smallest as well as the least expensive.
What car does Cristiano Ronaldo own?
The Portuguese striker owns not one but several cars – by his estimation over 20. The cars in his collection include three Gugattis, two Lamborghinis, A Rolls Royce Phantom, a Rolls Royce Cullinan, McLaren Senna, Ferrari Trio, Bentley Duo, Aston Martin DB9, BMW M6, Mercedes, and a Maserati GranCabrio. The list is by no means comprehensive
Who has more cars Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi?
It’s unclear who between the two has more cars, especially as Ronaldo has confessed that he is unsure how many cars he currently owns. But reports indicate it should be more than 20.
How many Lamborghini does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Cristiano Ronaldo is a happy Lamborghini fan and owns two Aventadors from the brand.
How many Bugatti does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Cristian Ronaldo is known to have three Bugattis, the Veyron, the Chiron, and the most expensive of the lot, the limited edition Bigatti Centodieci
Does Cristiano Ronaldo own Nike?
Cristiano Ronaldo does not own Nike. He just happens to have a lifetime deal with the brand.
How many jets does Cristiano Ronaldo own?
The celebrated footballer owns two private jets, a Gulfstream G200, which he bought for $25 million in 2015 while still playing at Real Madrid, and a Gulfstream G650, which is way larger and more expensive.
Who earns more Cristiano Ronaldo or McGregor?
With an estimated $180 million (£127.75m) earned in the past year, McGregor obviously earns more than the Portuguese ace. Of course, that might change any minute from now.
How many golden boots does Cristiano Ronaldo own?
A golden boot suggests just how accomplished on the pitch a footballer is. And Ronaldo happens to be one of the most accomplished footballers of all time. He has a personal tally of four golden boots, one of which he won with Manchester United.
How many hotels does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Cristiano Ronaldo has made a fortune from football and invested wisely. Among his notable investments are in hotels. As of August this year, he owned five hotels, which are spread across Marrakech, NYC Times Square, Madrid, Lisbon and Madeira.
Did Nike pay Cristiano Ronaldo 1 billion?
Yes, the Portuguese footballer’s lifetime deal with the Nike brand is worth exactly $1 billion – a record for an athlete.
How many House do Ronaldo own?
Ronaldo owns several houses, some of which are probably not known to the public. If one were to count the known houses, then there should be eight of them.
Where is Ronaldo's real house?
The Portuguese footballer owns not one but several houses, including one on the Trump Tower, an apartment in La Finca, France, and a seven-storey apartment in Madeira, the Portuguese Island where he was born.
Who has a Nike lifetime contract?
Ronaldo is one of the few athletes with a lifetime contract with Nike. The Portuguese has been sponsored by Nike since 2003 and earned a lifetime contract in 2016.
Does Instagram pay Cristiano Ronaldo money?
As a company, Instagram doesn’t pay Ronaldo whatsoever. However, Ronaldo charges brands to post their content on Instagram, where he has an impressive half a billion followers (521 million), which makes him one of the most followed on that platform.
How much did Ronaldo buy his Bugatti?
Ronaldo has a well-documented lover for fast cars and has splurged a small fortune on them, including on a limited edition Bigatti Centodieci, which set him back by $10.5 million. There are only 10 of those cars ever made.
Who is faster between Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi?
current records – read as that taken from the recently concluded Qatar World Cup – show that the Portuguese footballer is way faster than his Argentine counterpart.
How much does Ronaldo make a year?
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the highest-earning sportsmen of all time. From endorsements to earnings on the pitch, he is way there. The exact figure fluctuates, as he bags deals and negotiates earnings and bonuses on the pitch, but it is about seven figures.
