As Manchester United’s talisman Cristiano Ronaldo turns a year older, here are some achievements and records held by the veteran striker, that earned him the title of ‘GOAT’ in the footballing world.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Portuguese national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo turned 37 on Saturday, February 5, 2021. Fans filled social media with wishes for Manchester United striker. The official top goal scorer in the history of football received wishes from all around the world for his spectacular achievements. Apart from his 399 million followers on social media platform Instagram, football fans and his colleagues from around the world wished the ‘GOAT’.
Here are some astonishing Cristiano Ronaldo records
Highest Men’s football goal scorer of all time
What more to say about the Portuguese star than state the fact that he is the highest goalscoring footballer in history. Ronaldo has scored a record 803 goals for club and country during his glorious career. He is one among the few players who has appeared in 1,100 matches. Currently the red devils forward, Ronaldo will look to increase this tally before finally hanging his boots.
Most international goals in Men’s football history
The Portuguese striker broke the long-standing international goal-scoring record of Iranian legend, Ali Daei who scored 109 goals in his career last year. Ronaldo overtook the legendary footballer and currently holds the record with 115 goals in 184 appearances for his national side.
Champions League top-scorer
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for being the Champions League top-scorer for most seasons. The United talisman sits on the top of the scoring charts in the European competition. CR7 also holds the record for most goals in a single campaign (17) which he achieved in the 2013/14 season and is the only player to score in all six group stage matches in a single season.
Most popular in history
Not just on the field, Ronaldo is as influential off the pitch too. The legendary striker holds popularity for being the most followed person on social media. Ronaldo has 399 million followers on Instagram.
