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Cristiano Ronaldo

(Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro; Funchal, Madeira, 1985) Portuguese footballer considered one of the best forwards on the current scene. In addition to the numerous titles and individual distinctions obtained throughout his career at Manchester United (2003-2009) and at Real Madrid (since 2009), he had the honor of being the footballer for whom a player had ever paid the most money. club: in June 2009, the transfer to Real Madrid cost the white club 94 million euros, up to that point the highest figure in history.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo was born in a working-class neighborhood on the Portuguese island of Madeira, into a family of three brothers. From a very young age he showed his exceptional aptitude for soccer: at the age of eight he played for the La Andorinha team, and at the age of ten the two largest teams on the island were already competing, Marítimo and Clube Desportivo Nacional; The player's father decided to have him enter the latter. There he progressed meteorically, and at the age of 16, after taking a trial, he joined Sporting Lisbon and moved to live in the Portuguese capital.

Treated as a prodigy, at Sporting Lisbon he was assigned psychologists, personal trainers, study advisors and doctors to supervise the physical growth of a young promise who would become a complete athlete. In October 2001, at the age of 17, he made his debut in a full match in the Portuguese Super League, making a favorable impression on both fans and the press. His contribution would be fundamental in obtaining the 2001-02 title for the Lisbon club.