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Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985 ⁴⁵. As of 2026, he is 41 years old ³⁵.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Ronaldo began playing football at the age of three, joining the amateur club CF Andorinha when he was eight years old, where his father worked as a kit man ⁷. By 1995, both Nacional Funchal and Marítimo Funchal, the leading clubs in Madeira, showed interest in signing the young talent ⁷.

Current Status and Recent Achievements

Ronaldo currently plays for Al-Nassr FC, having joined the club on January 1, 2023 ³. His contract with Al-Nassr is set to expire on June 30, 2027, with his last contract extension being on June 26, 2026 ³.

He led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title in 2026 and was the league's top scorer in both 2024 and 2025 ¹. Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal in 2003 at the age of 18 and has since earned over 200 caps, making him the most-capped male player in history ¹. He is expected to be one of the veteran players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ⁸.