Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional soccer player who currently plays as a forward for Real Madrid and the Portugal national team. He began his career playing for Sporting CP in Portugal before moving to Manchester United in 2003. In 2009, he transferred to Real Madrid for a record fee of £80 million. Ronaldo has won numerous individual and team honors throughout his career including Ballon d'Or, UEFA Best Player in Europe, and Champions League titles with both Manchester United and Real Madrid. He is considered one of the best players in the world.