Childhood and Education Journey of Cristiano Ronaldo in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Cristiano Ronaldo. From birth to education, explore key events.

Cristiano Ronaldo, often nicknamed CR7, is a highly decorated Portuguese professional footballer currently playing for Al-Nassr and captaining the Portugal national team. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo's accomplishments include five Ballon d'Or awards, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He has won 33 trophies across his career, including league titles, five Champions Leagues, and the UEFA European Championship. Ronaldo holds records for most Champions League goals and assists, European Championship goals and assists, international appearances, and international goals. He is among the few players with over 1,200 professional appearances and has scored over 900 senior career goals, making him the all-time leading goalscorer.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo's Birth

In February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

February 1985: Cristiano Ronaldo Born in Madeira

On 5 February 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo was born in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira. He grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António as the youngest of four children.

1992: Plays for Andorinha

From 1992 to 1995, Ronaldo played for Andorinha, where his father was the kit man.

1995: Plays for Nacional

From 1992 to 1995, Ronaldo played for Andorinha before spending two years with Nacional.

1997: Trial with Sporting CP

In 1997, aged 12, Ronaldo went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP, who signed him for a fee of £1,500.

September 2005: Death of Ronaldo's Father

In September 2005, Ronaldo's father, José, died at age 52 from an alcoholism-related liver condition when Ronaldo was 20 years old.

July 2008: Libel Damages Over Drinking Report

In July 2008, Ronaldo received libel damages over a Daily Mirror article that falsely reported him drinking heavily in a nightclub while recovering from an injury.

2012: Captaining Real Madrid

Following the 2012–13 winter break, Ronaldo captained Real Madrid for the first time in an official match on 6 January, scoring twice to lift 10-man Madrid to a 4–3 win over Sociedad.

January 2015: End of Relationship with Irina Shayk

In January 2015, Ronaldo's five-year relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk ended.

June 2017: Birth of Twins via Surrogacy

On June 8, 2017, Ronaldo became a father to twins, born in the United States via surrogacy.

November 2017: Birth of Daughter with Georgina Rodríguez

On November 12, 2017, Georgina Rodríguez gave birth to a daughter.

2021: Mother's Interview

In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, stated in an interview for Sporting TV that her son would be a bricklayer if he had not become a professional football player.

2022: Death of Male Twin During Childbirth

In 2022, the couple Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo expected another set of twins, but the male twin died during childbirth while the female twin survived.

October 2023: Investment in Medialivre

Since October 26, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, through his Portuguese company Expressão Livre, became part of a group of investors in the new owners of Medialivre, the publisher of Correio da Manhã, Record, and Jornal de Negócios.