2002
A European debut
Ronaldo made his Sporting first-team debut against Inter in Champions League qualifying.
Source · sporting.pt ↗WELOVECR7 / INSIDE THE ARCHIVE
Timeline
From Lisbon to European nights. The milestones that shaped Cristiano Ronaldo.
2003
Old Trafford, the first time
He made his United debut in a 4–0 victory over Bolton.
Source · manutd.com ↗2009
Hello, Bernabéu
Ronaldo was presented to Real Madrid supporters at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Source · realmadrid.com ↗2016
Portugal, champions of Europe
Portugal won EURO 2016 after beating France in the final.
Source · uefa.com ↗2017
2018
A new chapter in Turin
Ronaldo joined Juventus, beginning three seasons in Italy.
Source · juventus.com ↗2019
The first Nations League
Portugal beat the Netherlands 1–0 to win the inaugural Nations League.
Source · uefa.com ↗2021
A double on his return
Two goals against Newcastle marked Ronaldo’s return to action at Old Trafford.
Source · manutd.com ↗2023
His first Saudi league goal
Ronaldo scored his first Saudi Pro League goal for Al Nassr.
Source · spl.com.sa ↗2024
35 goals in one season
Ronaldo finished 2023/24 with 35 goals, setting the Saudi Pro League single-season record.
Source · spl.com.sa ↗2025
Another title with Portugal
Portugal won the 2025 Nations League after the final against Spain.
Source · uefa.com ↗