Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey began on the island of Madeira, Portugal, where his talent at Sporting CP caught the eye of Manchester United after a legendary pre-season friendly in 2003. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, he transformed into a global superstar, winning three Premier League titles and his first Champions League and Ballon d'Or. His 2009 world-record move to Real Madrid defined an era, as he became the club's all-time top scorer while securing four more Champions Leagues and four more Ballons d'Or. Following successful stints with Juventus, where he conquered Italy, and a return to Manchester United, he made a ground-breaking move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Today, he continues to defy age as the all-time leading goalscorer in football history, recently surpassing the 950-goal mark and winning the 2025 UEFA Nations League with Portugal, proving his relentless drive is still very much "and counting."