When did Cristiano Ronaldo first do his 'Siuuu' celebration?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Modified at :November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM

(Courtesy : LaLiga Content Hub)

Ronaldo’s celebration has been copied by many other athletes, even in other sports.

Throughout his lengthy and trophy-filled career, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 953 goals. Since 2013, his goal-scoring objectives have been pursued through the now-famous ‘Siuuu’ celebration.

Ronaldo performed the celebration for the first time during a preseason friendly match in August 2013, against Chelsea at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. With his feet wide apart and his arms extending at his sides, the former Real Madrid forward ran toward the corner flag after making a dashing run into the area and scoring a header.

Later, he added a spin in midair while his well-known name was emblazoned on the shirt’s back. The crowd now usually roars its legendary applause whenever he scores a goal. “Siuuu!”

Cristiano Ronaldo's first ever siu celebration 👀 pic.twitter.com/FgmvFZgqGH
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) February 5, 2025

How athletes have copied Ronaldo’s siuuu celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid — (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

Ever since, athletes worldwide have been attempting to imitate it. It has been imitated by other football players. After scoring a touchdown in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on January 1, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith performed the Siuuu.

Manel Kape, an MMA standout, did it following his victory at UFC Vegas 44. At one point, Nick Kyrgios and Carlos Alcaraz both took over the Australian Open tennis tournament by celebrating.

Even in golf, the Siuuu has been observed. During the 2021 Ryder Cup in Wisconsin’s Whistling Straits, Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia did it in the direction of the spectators.

Ronaldo: “It seems to have grown into its own global phenomenon, and I love when I see other players doing it.”

Not only has Cristiano Ronaldo been famous for his playing qualities, but the striker has also been popular for his celebrations that he does after scoring a goal. Since he did his iconic celebration, Siuu, it has been copied by many other big athletes around the globe.

When did Ronaldo do the Siuu celebration first time?

He did it in August 2013.

What is Ronaldo’s trademark celebration?

His trademark celebration is ‘Siuuu.’

Was the Siuuu celebration invented by Ronaldo?

Yes, he only did that celebration, which became an iconic celebration.

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Rajarshi Shukla

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.