Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese soccer player who plays as a striker or winger for Real Madrid and the Portugal national team. He played previously for Manchester United. He was born in 1985 in Portugal and began his career playing for local clubs as a child. Ronaldo has played in over 100 matches for Real Madrid, scoring nearly 100 goals, and over 292 matches for Manchester United, scoring 118 goals. He is known for his speed, kicking ability, and goalscoring record.