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Cristiano Ronaldo

1985 – present · age 41^[1][2]

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Fun Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo

• Cristiano Ronaldo was named after Ronald Reagan: his father was an admirer of the U.S. president.^[1][3][4]
• At age 12, Ronaldo went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP, which signed him for a fee of just £1,500.^[1]
• At 14, Ronaldo agreed with his mother to stop school and focus entirely on football; he did not complete schooling beyond the sixth grade.^[1]
• Ronaldo asked for the number 28 when he joined Manchester United, but was given the famous number 7 shirt once worn by George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.^[1]
• Playing for Juventus, Ronaldo once leapt to a height of 2.57 meters (8 feet 5 inches), higher than the crossbar, to head a winning goal.^[1]
• The airport on his home island of Madeira was renamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in 2016, and a bust of him unveiled there was ridiculed by comedians for its lack of likeness.^[1]
• Cristiano Ronaldo was alive at the same time as Jorge Luis Borges — their lives overlapped for 1 year (1985–1986).^[1][2][5][6]
• Cristiano Ronaldo's lifetime included this world event: September 11 attacks (2001).^[1][2][7]

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Nicknamed CR7, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballons d'Or, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA.^[1]

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Noam Chomsky

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Woody Allen

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Francis Ford Coppola

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Bob Dylan

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Billie Jean King

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Aung San Suu Kyi

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Steven Spielberg

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Oprah Winfrey

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Rigoberta Menchú

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Ai Weiwei

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Questions About Cristiano Ronaldo

When was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, and is alive today.

How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, and turned 41 on February 5, 2026.

What is Cristiano Ronaldo known for?

Cristiano Ronaldo is known for: Portuguese football star, five-time Ballon d'Or winner. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Nicknamed CR7, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballons d'Or, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA.

Who was alive at the same time as Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo's closest contemporary was Noam Chomsky. Their lives overlapped for 41 years.