Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. From a young age, Ronaldo displayed exceptional talent in football, joining the youth team of Sporting CP before being promoted to the senior team. His performance caught the attention of Manchester United, who signed him in 2003 for a then-record fee for a teenager. Under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo developed into one of the world’s best players, winning three Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.