Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41: A look back at top moments of his career
Ronaldo has turned 41 today.
Even though most football players retire considerably earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 41, is still playing at a high level. He clarified in the WHOOP Podcast that his lengthy career is a result of everyday discipline and routine rather than just aptitude.
Ronaldo claimed that since motivation isn’t always present, he doesn’t rely on it. He acknowledged that he occasionally faces mental challenges, but he still pushes himself to complete the task. Doing the difficult things even when you don’t feel like it is what makes a difference, he says.
He added that persevering through challenging times increases mental toughness.
We look back on the top moments of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career
First Champions League trophy (2008)
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League in 2008. He was instrumental in helping Manchester United defeat Chelsea in the championship game and win the trophy.
Ronaldo scored the most goals in the Champions League during the 2007–08 season (8). Following this triumph, he won his first Ballon d’Or, demonstrating that he had emerged as the world’s greatest player during that period.
Winning the first-ever Ballon d’Or (2008)
In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo won his first Ballon d’Or, fulfilling his avowed ambition to become the greatest player in the world. He enjoyed an incredible season at Manchester United that year, contributing significantly to the team’s victories in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
Becoming Real Madrid’s All-Time Top Scorer
With 451 goals in 438 appearances, Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid’s all-time best scorer. In just six seasons, he surpassed the previous scoring record.
In October 2015, he became the team’s all-time leading scorer with his 324th goal. During his time with the team, he also won four UEFA Champions League titles. Because of these achievements, he is one of Real Madrid’s most successful players ever.
Winning three Champions League titles in a row (2016–2018)
From 2016 to 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Real Madrid in winning three consecutive Champions League titles. The club won three straight UEFA Champions League titles, making them the only team in the contemporary Champions League era to do so. With more than 100 goals for Real Madrid alone, he was the leading scorer in the Champions League for all three seasons.
In the 2016 Champions League final, Real Madrid faced Atletico Madrid. In a penalty shootout, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered the winning penalty. In 2017, he scored two crucial goals as Real overcame Juventus 4-1. Real won the 2018 Champions League final 3-1 over Liverpool.
Hattrick Against Atletico Madrid (2019)
Playing for Juventus in the UEFA Champions League in 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo put on one of his most memorable performances to date. Juventus had lost the first leg 2-0 against Atletico Madrid.
Ronaldo’s hat-trick in the second leg significantly changed the outcome of the match. Juventus advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League that season thanks to his three goals. In addition, his post-match celebration gained notoriety for his audacious response to Diego Simeone in the rematch.
How old did Cristiano Ronaldo turn?
He turned 41 years old.
Which club does Ronaldo play for?
He plays for Al-Nassr.
When is Ronaldo’s birthday?
His birthday is on 5th February.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.