The Portuguese star was recognized as the ‘Best Player of the Century’, an award given to him at the Globe Soccer Awards. Here is a review of the highlights of his professional career
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Updated 01/01/2021 00:00
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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Funchal, Madeira, on February 5, 1985. Today he has positioned himself as one of the emblematic figures of football. After his departure from Real Madrid and after his arrival at Juventus FC, the Portuguese has not stopped shining, positioning himself as one of the best players in Serie A.
One fact is that the number 10 is awarded to the best players, but Cristiano has given value and prestige to the number 7.
CR7 is considered a complete player for his scoring ability and precision on the pitch.
His skill with the ball has made it clear to all corners of the world that he is one of the best footballers of all time.
The striker recently shone in Dubai after receiving the award for ‘Best Player of the Century’, which was presented to him at the Globe Soccer Awards.
His career began at the age of 12 when the coaches of Sporting Lisbon, a team with which he would later make his debut in the elite, saw great potential in that boy.
With 35 years, Ronaldo seems to be in his best moment, he has not let his guard down and maintains his competitiveness; It was precisely that quality that led him to lead Manchester United in the titles achieved during his time in that group, as well as he managed to do it at Real Madrid.
Throughout his professional career, he has managed to break various records. Among them, he stands out for being the first player to win four golden boots, as the second footballer in history to win the Ballon d’Or the most times. In addition to being the first to win the FIFA The Best award for best world player.
The Portuguese ‘crack’ continues to reap triumphs and above all continues to make history. Here we summarize some of the individual and collective achievements published by UEFA:
CR7 has positioned itself as the top scorer in UEFA club competition with 133; he is also the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 130; he was a phenomenal scorer in a UEFA Champions League season: 17 (2013/14).
Similarly, he has more goals in UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds with 67, in addition, he has more UEFA Champions League finals won: 5.
Ronaldo is the only player to have scored in three UEFA Champions League finals, and he is the only player to have scored in all six of the competition’s group stage matches.
To the list of achievements is attached as the only player to score in 11 consecutive #UCL matches, he is the only player to score ten goals against the same club in the UEFA Champions League (against Juventus).
In addition, he is Real Madrid’s top scorer with 450, accumulates the most nominations as Player of the Year for UEFA: 4; has the most appearances in UEFA.com users’ Team of the Year: 14 (2004, 2007–2019).
These are the results in terms of the clubs, but with his team he has achieved more matches in the final stages of the EURO: 21, has more meetings between the final stages of the EURO and the World Cup: 38 (tied with Bastian Schweinsteiger), has the most goals in EURO finals: 9 (tied with Michel Platini).
In addition, he has the most goals scored in the EURO finals: 4, he is the only player to score three goals in different editions of the EURO (2012, 2016).
His records do not stop here since ‘El bicho’ is the top scorer in the EURO including the qualifiers: 40, he is the top scorer in the qualifiers for the UEFA European Championship and for the FIFA World Cup: 61, he owns more caps with Portugal with 165 and is the top scorer with his national team in Europe with 101 (only behind Ali Daei 109 globally).
His desire to be the best is great and the footballer has stated in various interviews with international media the records he still wants to achieve; Among them are playing more games with a national team, as has Sergio Ramos, 129 with Spain; Casillas, 121 with Spain; however, Cristiano has only 100 with Portugal.
At the same time he seeks to become the greatest scorer in the history of the national teams: Cristiano has 102 with Portugal and must surpass Daei Iran who has 109 goals with Iran.
The Portuguese wants to continue winning more Champions and European cups. In his list is added being the top scorer in the history of football, so he must surpass Josef Bican, 805 goals; Romario, 772 goals; Pele, 767 goals; Cristiano Ronaldo currently has 746 goals.
He also seeks to be the top scorer in three different leagues: only Van Nistelrooy has achieved it and he wants to accumulate more goals in a season in Serie A, so he must overcome the record of Higuaín and Inmobile who have 36 goals.
Among his recognitions, it stands out having received the decoration of Grand Officer of the Order of Infante Don Enrique, since 2014; This is one of the highest recognitions granted in Portugal, for its provision of relevant services granted to its country, as well as its cultural, historical and values expansion.
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