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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH (born 5 February 1985), better known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a professional Portuguese footballer, who plays for Manchester United F.C. and Portugal. He is considered to be one of the greatest wingers of the modern game.
Biography
Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, to his mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and his father José Dinis Aveiro. He grew up with a brother, Hugo, and two sisters, Elma and Katia. His second name ("Ronaldo") is relatively rare in Portugal. His parents named him after former US president Ronald Reagan because he was his father's favourite actor, and not for political reasons.
Early career
He began kicking a football when he was three, and when he sta... more Cristiano Ronaldo biography
Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Date of birth: February 5, 1985
Place of birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Height: 1.84 m
Nickname: Ronnie, Rocket Ronaldo, CR7
Position: Right/Left Winger
Forward
1999–2003: Sporting CP - 25 (3)
2003–present: Manchester United1 - 120 (34)
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