Did Ronaldo wear 17?

Ronaldo's senior international debut came in August 2003 against Kazakhstan, coming on for Luis Figo as a half-time substitute. The then 18-year-old wore the No. 17 jersey at the time, with Figo, already a Portuguese legend, occupying the No. 7.

Why did Ronaldo wear 17?

On international duty, Ronaldo first wore the No. 17 shirt whilst featuring for Portugal at the European Champions back in 2004. The talismanic jersey was worn by legend Luís Figo at the time but after his retirement, Ronaldo soon claimed it.

What year was Ronaldo 17?

On October 7, 2002, at the age of 17 years, 8 months, 3 days, Ronaldo scored a brace against Moreirense in a 3-0 win. This was his first goal in senior level football.

Where was Ronaldo when he was 17?

Ronaldo began his professional career with Sporting CP at age 17 in 2002, and signed for Manchester United a year later. He won three back-to-back Premier League titles: in 2006-07, 2007-08, and 2008-09.

How good was Ronaldo at 17?

That game went 6-0 with five goals and an assist from the young footballer. A PSV eyeball went to watch him play that day and all he wrote in his report was: "We need to sign him now." Before leaving for Europe, Ronaldo scored 44 goals and 15 assists in just 47 games. And all that being underage.

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How fast was Brazil Ronaldo at his prime?

He was faster with the ball than most people were without it. “When Ronaldo had the ball, he ran at 2,000 miles per hour,” said Zinedine Zidane. His love of dribbling was such that in the majority of his one-on-ones he ran straight past the goalkeeper as if he was just another defender.

What happened to Ronaldo at 15?

At the age of 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart which threatened his future in football. He had laser surgery and was able to continue his dream whilst training at Sporting Lisbon.

Who is No 1 Messi or Ronaldo?

Ronaldo has scored more goals and won two 'Best FIFA Men's Player' awards, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7).

What numbers did Ronaldo wear?

28 at Sporting CP before being handed the No. 7 straight away at Manchester United in 2003. In his first season at Real Madrid, Ronaldo donned the No. 9 before reclaiming the number seven when Raul left the club.

Why Ronaldo wore 9?

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Madrid in 2009 and had to settle for the #9 shirt. Club legend and captain, Raul Gonzalez was wearing the #7 shirt, and Cristiano had to inherit it from him after he'd left the club for Schalke 04 in Germany.

Who scored 17 goals in UCL?

Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record for scoring the most Champions League goals in a single campaign, netting 17 times playing for Real Madrid during the 2013-14 season.

Who scored 17 goals in the Champions League?

The greatest individual goalscoring season in UEFA Champions League history came in 2013-14, when Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scored 17 times, making a huge contribution to their title win.

When did Ronaldo score 17 Champions League?

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Messi pips him here with 34. 17 – His 17 goals in Madrid's triumphant 2013-14 campaign are the most scored by a player in a single Champions League campaign.

Why did Ronaldo have heart surgery at 14?

Ronaldo was diagnosed with Tachycardia, which meant his heart would beat irregularly and, even when resting, would be racing. In order to save his career, he had to undergo heart surgery. "They used a sort of laser to cauterise the source of the problem.

Will Ronaldo wear number 7 again?

Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the No 7 shirt again at Manchester United after the club was granted dispensation by the Premier League to allocate him the number. Ronaldo re-signed for United on Deadline Day from Juventus on a two-year contract, with the option to extend for another year.

What is number 7 in football?

7– Right Attacking Midfielders/Wingers. 8– Central/Box-to-Box Midfielder. 9– Striker. 10– Attacking Midfielder/Playmaker. 11– Left Attacking Midfielders/Wingers.

Who was wearing number 7 before Ronaldo?

"It has previously been worn by club icons like George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Now, it returns to the man who succeeded Beckham in it, Ronaldo. "Ronaldo inherits the number from Edinson Cavani, who wore the shirt last season and in our away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.

Who is goat of football history?

Lionel Messi is often considered the GOAT of football, following his exploits with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.

Is Pele better than Messi?

The Argentine has scored more World Cup goals - 13 - than his two rivals, though he's played more games. Pele hit 12 goals at the World Cup and Ronaldo has notched eight times. Pele's ratio, though, sees him come out on top again; 0.86 compared to Messi on 0.5 and Ronaldo on 0.36.

Who is the king of football right now?

Sunil Chhetri is regarded as the God of football in India. As of 24 March 2023, he has scored 85 goals in 133 international appearances.

Will Ronaldo play at 40?

Before moving to current club Al-Nassr, former Manchester United forward Ronaldo - who turned 38 last weekend - spoke of a desire to keep going beyond his 40th birthday in 2025. And whether he does so or not, he is unlikely to be the last.

What does Ronaldo eat in a day?

"I eat a high protein diet, with lots of wholegrain carbs, fruit and vegetables, and avoid sugary foods." The Portugal international has a personal dietician who has worked with him ever since his Real Madrid days, eating six small meals a day – or one every three to four hours.

What is laser heart surgery?

Transmyocardial revascularization, also known as TMR or TMLR, is a surgical procedure that uses a special carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to shoot tiny pinholes or channels through the heart muscle and into the heart's lower left chamber (left ventricle).