At age 17, on 14 August 2002, he played his first official match for the first team, in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round at José Alvalade Stadium against Inter Milan, [37] and his Primeira Liga debut, took place a month later against Braga, and on 7 October, he scored two goals against Moreirense in their 3–0 win. [38]

Jul 1, 2024 · At 16 years old, Ronaldo's talent was spotted in Sporting's youth team as he was then promoted to the first team. He made his debut for the club in the UEFA Champions League at 17, before...

Cristiano Ronaldo started playing football from a very young age, joining his first football team when he was just seven years old. In 1992 a seven-year-old Ronaldo joined local team Andorinha.

Ronaldo joined Sporting CP 's youth academy and made the first team in August 2002. A sought after player, Manchester United signed Ronaldo for £12 million in August 2003, an England record for a teenager.

Dec 20, 2022 · Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 matches under Sir Alex Ferguson. He won his first Champions League trophy at Manchester United. Then in 2009, he went for Real Madrid for 94 million euros or...

At age 16, Ronaldo was promoted from Sporting's youth team by first-team manager László Bölöni, who was impressed with his dribbling. He subsequently became the first player to play for the club's under-16, under-17 and under-18 teams, the B …

Jul 12, 2022 · At the age of sixteen, Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Sporting CP, earning himself a place in the youth team and then being promoted to the first team by the manager. Ronaldo played in the under-16, under-17, and under-18 teams, before making his first-team debut during the 2001-02 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, from Portugal Al-Nassr FC, since 2022 Centre-Forward Market value: €12.00m * Feb 5, 1985 in Funchal, Portugal

Sep 2, 2024 · First-Team Breakthrough and Impact At 17, Ronaldo made his debut for Sporting CP. His effect was swift. On October 7, 2002, he scored his first two professional goals against Moreirense FC, starting an amazing goal-scoring streak. Attracting International Attention Ronaldo’s skills at Sporting CP drew attention from top European clubs.

Sep 1, 2005 · Ronaldo was the only player to have ever, in one single season, played for Sporting’s under-16, under-17 and under-18 teams, the B team, and the first team. On October 7, 2002, Ronaldo made his big debut in the Primeira Liga.