Cristiano Ronaldo Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, closing one of the greatest careers the sport has ever seen. On 5 November 2026, the 41-year-old said he would “hand back the No. 7 shirt” of Portugal, ending a 23-year international career of 234 appearances and 146 goals, as reported by USA Today, Al Jazeera and NBC Sports. He is not quitting football: he continues at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia until June 2027. Like Shah Rukh Khan, another global icon famous far beyond his home country, Ronaldo is among the most followed people on the planet.

Early Life

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, Portugal. He was the fourth child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, a cook, and José Dinis Aveiro, a gardener. Money was tight, and Ronaldo has spoken about leaving home young to chase football. His father died in 2005, when Ronaldo was 20.

His talent was obvious from childhood. He played for local clubs Andorinha and Nacional before joining Sporting CP’s academy in Lisbon at 12. He made his senior debut in 2002, and a dazzling display against Manchester United in a friendly in August 2003 convinced United’s players to urge manager Alex Ferguson to sign him. Within days, the 18-year-old was on his way to England.

Career

Ronaldo spent six seasons at Manchester United from 2003 to 2009, developing from a flashy winger into a ruthless goalscorer. He won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Champions League in 2008, the year he won his first Ballon d’Or. In 2009 he joined Real Madrid for a then world-record fee, and over nine years became the club’s all-time leading scorer with 450 goals in 438 games. At Madrid he won four Champions League titles and four more Ballon d’Or awards, in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017, in a rivalry with Lionel Messi that defined an era.

In 2018 Ronaldo moved to Juventus, winning two Serie A titles in three seasons, before returning to Manchester United in 2021. The second spell at Old Trafford ended unhappily in November 2022, and in January 2023 he signed for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, a move that drew other stars to the Saudi Pro League. He extended his contract in June 2025 until June 2027, and in an interview published by Vogue in August 2026 he said the current season was “probably my last year of football”. Across his club career he has scored more than 950 goals and continues to chase the 1,000-goal mark, as reported by USA Today.

His Portugal career was just as remarkable. Ronaldo debuted in August 2003 and played at six World Cups, from 2006 to 2026. He captained Portugal to victory at Euro 2016, the country’s first major trophy, and to two UEFA Nations League titles, in 2019 and 2025. His 146 goals make him the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football. At the 2026 World Cup, Portugal lost to Spain in the round of 16. He played once more for his country, in a 1-0 Nations League win over Wales on 24 September 2026, before a public falling-out with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus. According to USA Today, Ronaldo walked away from the national team on 30 September 2026, and the federation fined him €255 with a 30-day suspension. On 5 November 2026 he announced his decision on social media, and the federation promised a fitting tribute.

Personal Life

Ronaldo has been in a relationship with Spanish model and television personality Georgina Rodríguez since 2016, when they met at a Gucci store in Madrid. The couple got engaged in August 2025, as reported by several outlets. Some websites in 2026 described the pair as married after a private ceremony, but no official confirmation has been published that could be verified, so this page treats them as engaged, the status both of them have confirmed in public.

Ronaldo is a father of five. His eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., was born in June 2010, and the identity of the boy’s mother has never been publicly disclosed at Ronaldo’s request. Twins Eva and Mateo were born via surrogacy in June 2017. Alana Martina, his first daughter with Rodríguez, was born in November 2017, and Bella Esmeralda was born in April 2022, when the couple’s twin son tragically died during birth. Cristiano Jr., now 16, plays youth football himself and has already represented Portugal at youth level. Away from football, Ronaldo runs the CR7 brand of clothing, footwear, fragrance and hotels.

Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo net worth in 2026 is estimated at around US $1.2 billion, according to Forbes, which added him to its World’s Billionaires list for the first time in June 2026. Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index carries him nearer $1.4 billion, while some celebrity-finance websites give much lower figures, around $600 million, so the exact number depends heavily on the source. He is the first footballer to become a billionaire.

His Al Nassr contract is reported to be worth around $200 million a year, and he earned hundreds of millions more at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Endorsements, his lifetime Nike deal, his CR7 businesses and his social media reach add to the total. Like fellow global earner Sombr, whose streaming success turned into serious money at a young age, Ronaldo has turned sporting fame into a business empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 5 February 1985 in Funchal, Madeira, making him 41 in November 2026. He turns 42 on 5 February 2027.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo retiring from football?

Not entirely. On 5 November 2026 he announced his retirement from international football with Portugal only, after 234 appearances and 146 goals. He continues at Al Nassr, though he told Vogue in August 2026 that this season is “probably my last year of football”.

How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score for Portugal?

He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances, making him the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football, as reported by USA Today, Al Jazeera and NBC Sports.

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife?

He is not officially married. He has been with Georgina Rodríguez since 2016, and they got engaged in August 2025. Some outlets described a private wedding in 2026, but none has been officially confirmed.

What is Cristiano Ronaldo net worth in 2026?

Forbes estimates it at around US $1.2 billion (June 2026); Bloomberg puts it nearer $1.4 billion, while some sites say $600 million, so treat any figure as an estimate.

How many Ballon d’Or awards has Cristiano Ronaldo won?

Five: 2008 with Manchester United, and 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 with Real Madrid. Only Lionel Messi has more.