Happy Birthday Cristiano Ronaldo: The talismanic player turns 36

Cristiano Ronaldo turns a year older today. The Portuguese professional footballer currently plays as a forward for the Serie A club Juventus and captains the Portugal national team. Born on February 5, 1985, the talismanic player is often referred to as the ‘Greatest of All Time,’ (G.O.A.T).

He began his professional career with Sporting CP before moving to renowned Premier League club Manchester United in 2003. Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal in 2003 at the age of 18 and since then has earned close to 170 caps.

He is Portugal’s most capped player and all-time top goal scorer and assumed full captaincy of the national team in July 2008. He has also played a major role in bringing home 2016 UEFA European Championship and 2019 UEFA National League.