Cristiano Ronaldo is 41 years old as of October 2026. They were born on 5 February 1985.
Portuguese footballer with five Ballon d'Or awards and five Champions League titles, and the all-time top scorer in men's international football
Did you know?The international airport on his home island of Madeira was officially renamed in his honour.
Editor's Take:
Ronaldo's career is a story of relentless self-improvement. He arrived at Manchester United in 2003 as a skinny winger known for tricks, then transformed himself through extraordinary training and discipline into one of the most prolific goalscorers ever. He went on to win the Champions League multiple times and become a five-time Ballon d'Or winner. His rivalry with Lionel Messi defined an era of football, pushing both players to record-breaking heights. Beyond the pitch, he became one of the most followed people on social media in the world.
Key Milestones
2003: Joins Manchester United
2008: Wins his first Ballon d'Or
2009: Moves to Real Madrid for a world record fee
2016: Wins Euro 2016 with Portugal
2018: Joins Juventus
2023: Joins Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born 5 February 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.
Born in Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira, Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon at 18. In England he grew from a flashy winger into a world-beater, winning his first Ballon d'Or in 2008.
At Real Madrid he became the club's all-time top scorer and won the Champions League four times, adding titles with Juventus before moving to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. He led Portugal to the Euro 2016 title and is the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football. Famous for his fitness, aerial power and trademark celebration, he has won five Ballon d'Or awards in all.
Did you know?In 2024 he became the first person to pass one billion followers across social media platforms.
Age
41
Status
Living
Born
February 5, 1985 · Funchal, Portugal
Nationality
Portuguese
Known for
Sports
Family
Father
José Dinis Aveiro
Mother
Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro
Spouse
Georgina Rodríguez
Children
Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro, Angel dos Santos Aveiro, Bella Esmeralda, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., Eva dos Santos, Mateo dos Santos
Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday is February 5. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985 in Funchal, Portugal.
How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo is 41 years old, and turns 42 on February 5.
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