5 Clubs Cristiano Ronaldo Has Played For

Football • 17 Feb, 2023 • 1,60,275 Views • ⭐ 5.0

Written by Shivani Chourasia

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Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional football player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has scored over 700 career goals, making him one of the most prolific goal-scorers in football history. Off the field, Ronaldo is known for his philanthropic work, and he has supported various charitable causes throughout his career, including children's hospitals, disaster relief efforts, and cancer research.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ronaldo has played for several clubs, each leaving a significant mark on his career. Here, we take a look at the five clubs that Cristiano Ronaldo has played for:

1.Sporting CP (2002-2003)

Ronaldo began his professional football career with Sporting CP, a Portuguese club based in Lisbon. He joined the team in 2002 at 17 and quickly established himself as a talented and promising player. In his only season with the club, he scored 5 goals in 31 appearances and caught the attention of scouts from top European clubs, including Manchester United.

2. Manchester United (2003-2009), (2021-2022)

In 2003, Manchester United signed Ronaldo for a fee of £12.24 million, a then-record fee for a teenager. He quickly became a fan favourite and established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. In his six seasons with the club, Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. He also won his first Ballon d'Or award in 2008. Ronaldo scored a total of 118 goals in 292 appearances for Manchester United, making him one of the club's all-time leading goalscorers.

In August 2021, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, where he was greeted with great fanfare, as fans were excited to see him back in a United shirt. Since returning to the club, Ronaldo has continued to perform at an incredibly high level, scoring 14 goals in his first 19 appearances. He has also helped Manchester United climb up the Premier League table and reach the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.