Cristiano Ronaldo

1. Born February 5, 1985 in Santo Antonio, Portugal
2. Named Ronaldo after President Ronald Reagan
3. Grew up very poor.

   Anmerkungen:

   • Started playing soccer at the age of 8 and saw his potential to become a professional at the age of 14. He was signed to Sporting Club Lisbon at a very young age.

1. Manchester United (2003-2009)

   Anmerkungen:

   • http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2008/aug/06/manchesterunited.realmadrid This was his first major club and within it he became the star he is known to the world today. This is also my favorite soccer team in the world and he is one of my favorite soccer players in the world.
2. Real Madrid (2009-Present)

   Anmerkungen:

   • He transfered to this club in 2009 with a record amount of money. $131 million was paid to Manchester United by Real Madrid to have Ronlado play for them. He was the most expensive player at the time in the world. 

1. Ballon d'Or. Won three times
2. FIFA World Player of The Year 2009

   Anmerkungen:

   • http://genius.com/Cristiano-ronaldo-career-achievements-annotated This link is of all the awards he has won during his soccer career.

1. Very arrogant, knows he is the best in the world
2. A total of almost 500 goals in his club career and about 60 internationally
3. The most charitable athlete in the world

   Anmerkungen:

   • http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/cristiano-ronaldo-amazing-charity-work-real-madrids-superstar-4053752

Anmerkungen:

• https://youtu.be/rt9nE-AZe6g This video is of some of his best moments in his career. 15 minutes long. His skills are unmatchable.