Cristiano Ronaldo: podcast appearances and interviews

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr as well as the Portugal national team. Recognized as one of the greatest players in football history and the most accomplished Portuguese player, he has received numerous individual awards, including five Ballon d'Or titles, three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA. Nicknamed CR7, Ronaldo has amassed an impressive collection of 35 trophies in his career, such as five UEFA Champions Leagues, two UEFA Nations Leagues, and the UEFA European Championship. He holds several records, including most goals and assists in the Champions League and European Championship, as well as most international appearances and goals for men's football. Over his professional career, he has appeared in more than 1,300 matches and scored over 970 official goals for club and country, making him the top goalscorer of all time. Ronaldo began his career with Sporting CP before transferring to Manchester United in 2003, where he won three Premier League titles, the 2007-08 Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup. His subsequent move to Real Madrid in 2009 saw him help the club secure four Champions League titles and become their all-time top scorer. After a stint with Juventus starting in 2018, he returned to Manchester United in 2021 and then joined Al-Nassr in 2023, leading them to a league title and becoming top scorer. Internationally, he debuted for Portugal in 2003, earning over 200 caps and becoming the country’s top scorer. He led Portugal to victory in Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations Leagues in 2019 and 2025, and scored in six World Cups. Beyond football, Ronaldo is a highly marketable athlete with significant social media presence and appeared on the Forbes Billionaires list with a net worth of $1.2 billion.