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August 22, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo’s professional career began at Sporting CP in 2002, when the Portuguese forward made his senior debut at age 17 and within one season his extraordinary pace and skill drew the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s club career tells the story of a player who rose from a teenage prospect to become one of football’s most decorated icons across Europe and beyond. Ronaldo won 7 domestic league titles, 3 domestic cups in England, Italy and Spain, 5 UEFA Champions League trophies, 4 FIFA Club World Cups and numerous Super Cups. His journey has taken him through Manchester United in two different eras, a record-breaking spell at Real Madrid, a title-winning run at Juventus and now a high-profile chapter at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Below is a timeline of the clubs he has played for and the achievements he earned at each.
Cristiano Ronaldo - His career
Ronaldo started his professional career for Portuguese side Sporting CP’s B team, playing only two games before quickly being promoted to the first team in August 2002 when he was just 17. The young attacker immediately stood out in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, where he made his debut against Braga and scored his first goal in a 3-0 win over Moreirense. Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his first brace (scoring two goals) in this same game. Ronaldo dominated the game against seasoned Premier League defenders in a famous friendly match between Sporting CP and Manchester United in August 2003, which convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him. This early breakthrough did not just mark the beginning of a historic club journey, but it also set the stage for Ronaldo’s transformation into one of the most prolific forwards in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career at Manchester United started in August 2003 when he transferred from Sporting CP for £12.24 million, which made him the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. Cristiano Ronaldo quickly became central to Sir Alex Ferguson’s team and between 2003 and 2009 he won 3 Premier League titles, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, the 2008 UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Cristiano's breakthrough season came in 2007–08 when he scored 42 goals across all competitions and that performance earned him the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year award. Football fans followed these defining Manchester United moments across the globe and in India on platforms like BETVIBE, which make it easier to track Cristiano Ronaldo’s live fixtures, match updates and coverage of his journey from Manchester to Madrid and beyond. Bettors prefer to engage in football betting and predictions on BETVIBE – India’s new number one gaming platform known for its highly competitive odds.
Ronaldo achieved even greater success at Real Madrid, winning four European Cups (UEFA Champions League), two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey cups, two Spanish Super cups, three UEFA Super Cups and three Club World Cups. Furthermore, he won another four Ballon d'Or during his time at Madrid. Real Madrid signed Ronaldo from Manchester United for a world record £80 million fee and he made his debut on August 29, 2009, against Deportivo La Coruna, scoring a penalty in a 3-2 win at home. Ronaldo played at Real Madrid until May 26, 2018, when they beat EPL side Liverpool 3-1 in the Champions League final in his last game.
Juventus also broke a club record when they paid their highest-ever transfer fee by signing him from Madrid for a total of €100 million. He played here from 2018 until 2021 and during his time at Juve, he scored 81 goals in 98 appearances, winning back-to-back Serie A titles in his first two seasons. He made his debut for Juventus on August 18 in a 3-2 away win against Chievo Verona. In his final game for Juventus against Udinese, the result ended in a 2-2 draw. Ronaldo’s career at Juve included one of his most iconic goals, a jump header against Sampdoria in December 2019, when Cristiano Ronaldo rose 2.56 metres in the air and hung for 1.5 seconds before powering the ball into the net.
Ronaldo re-joined Manchester United after leading Juventus and ended up scoring the first two goals in a 4-1 win over Newcastle United. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in August 2021 after successful spells in Spain and Italy and during his first season back he scored 27 goals, including 18 in the Premier League, which confirmed his enduring quality despite the team’s struggles. He spent just one season here and it was the first time since 2010 that he didn’t win a major trophy. Ronaldo’s second spell ended in November 2022 following his public fallout with manager Erik ten Hag and dissatisfaction with the club’s direction.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career at Al Nassr began in December 2022 when he signed a two-and-a-half-year contract reportedly worth €200 million per season, making him the highest-paid footballer in history. Cristiano Ronaldo immediately lifted the profile of the Saudi Pro League and his presence drew global attention, record attendances and new broadcasting deals for the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo scored decisive goals in league matches and cup fixtures and in the 2023–24 season he finished as the league’s top scorer with 35 goals, which broke the previous record of 34.
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Al Nassr is on August 23, against Al Ahli, for the Saudi Super Cup. You can watch Al Nassr vs Al Ahli, Oviedo vs Real Madrid, West Ham vs Chelsea, Man City vs Tottenham, Arsenal vs Leeds United and Bayern Munchen vs RB Leipzig, all matches provided from our soccer live game pages.
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Al Nassr vs Al Ahli kick-off time (23-08-2025):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+7: 20:00
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+4.30: 17:30
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | UTC/GMT+2: 15:00
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+1: 14:00
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+0: 13:00
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 10:00
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-4: 09:00
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-7: 06:00
Sources: ronaldo7.net / espn.com / madametussauds.com
