Today the football world celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo on his 41st birthday — a milestone for one of the most decorated and iconic athletes in sports history. Even at an age when most stars have retired, Ronaldo continues to make headlines both on and off the pitch.
Born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal, Ronaldo has built a career defined by dazzling goals, relentless ambition and record-breaking achievement. He has scored over 900 official career goals, making him one of the most prolific goal-scorers in football history.
At club level, his records are equally staggering. Ronaldo emerged as Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer with 450 goals and holds the record for most goals in UEFA Champions League history. ([The Times of India][3]) His trademark athleticism, clinical finishing and consistency have kept him at the top across different leagues — from Manchester United and Real Madrid to Juventus and now Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo’s trophy cabinet is vast: multiple league titles in England, Spain and Italy, five UEFA Champions League crowns, and numerous individual honours including five Ballon d’Or awards — underlining his long-standing status among the sport’s elite.
Beyond trophies, he has consistently rewritten record books. He’s the all-time top scorer for Portugal, the first male player to score in five different World Cups, and a leader in both club and international competitions.
Off the pitch, Ronaldo’s commercial and financial success is historic. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Portuguese superstar has become football’s first billionaire, with an estimated net worth of around $1.4 billion — a testament to lucrative contracts, sponsorships and his global brand appeal. ([Reuters][6]) His CR7 brand empire, spanning fashion, fragrances, hotels and lifestyle ventures, adds to a business portfolio that sits among the richest in sport.
Even as debates continue about the “greatest of all time,” Ronaldo remains a defining figure — still competing, still scoring, and still inspiring millions around the world on his 41st birthday.
