Cristiano Ronaldo Quiz
Madeira, Old Trafford, the Bernabéu and Riyadh: 15 questions on Cristiano Ronaldo's records and trophies.
On which Portuguese island was Cristiano Ronaldo born in 1985?
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Madeira
Ronaldo was born in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, on 5 February 1985, the youngest of four children, and left the island for Lisbon at 12 to join Sporting CP's academy.
Madeira's airport was renamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in 2017, complete with a much-mocked bronze bust.
Which club gave Ronaldo his professional debut?
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Sporting CP
Ronaldo came through the Sporting CP academy in Lisbon and made his senior debut in 2002, scoring twice against Moreirense in his first league start at 17.
Sporting also produced Luís Figo and Nani, and Ronaldo's performance against Manchester United in a 2003 friendly convinced the English club to sign him.
Which Saudi Arabian club did Ronaldo join in January 2023?
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Al Nassr
Ronaldo signed for Riyadh-based Al Nassr in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United, becoming the first global superstar to move to the Saudi Pro League.
His arrival was followed within a year by Neymar at Al Hilal, Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad and Riyad Mahrez at Al Ahli.
Which Italian club did Ronaldo join from Real Madrid in 2018?
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Juventus
Ronaldo moved to Juventus in July 2018 for about 100 million euros and won two Serie A titles in Turin, scoring 101 goals in 134 games across three seasons.
He has won league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the Champions League with two different clubs, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
How many Ballon d'Or awards did Ronaldo win between 2008 and 2017?
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5
Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or in 2008 with Manchester United and in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 with Real Madrid, five in total, second only to Lionel Messi.
His 2008 award made him the first Manchester United player to win it since George Best in 1968.
Which team did Portugal beat in the Euro 2016 final?
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France
Portugal beat hosts France 1 to 0 after extra time in Paris, with substitute Éder scoring the winner, even though Ronaldo had limped off injured in the first half.
Ronaldo spent the closing stages shouting instructions from the touchline next to coach Fernando Santos, images that became as famous as the goal.
Which US president was Ronaldo named after?
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Ronald Reagan
His father, José Dinis Aveiro, chose the name Ronaldo in admiration of Ronald Reagan, who was US president when his son was born in 1985 and whom he liked as an actor.
His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, and his first nickname in Lisbon was Abelhinha, meaning little bee.
Which manager signed Ronaldo for Manchester United in 2003?
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Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson paid Sporting about 12 million pounds for the 18-year-old in August 2003 and handed him the number 7 shirt previously worn by George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
Ronaldo has called Ferguson his father in football and dedicated his first Ballon d'Or to the Scot.
In which year did Ronaldo win his first Champions League title, with Manchester United?
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2008
Ronaldo headed United in front in the 2008 final against Chelsea in Moscow and, despite missing in the shootout, lifted the trophy after Edwin van der Sar saved from Nicolas Anelka.
He finished the 2007/08 season with 42 goals in all competitions and won the first of his five Ballons d'Or.
Which shirt number did Ronaldo wear in his first season at Real Madrid?
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9
Ronaldo wore number 9 in 2009/10 because club captain Raúl held the 7. He switched to his familiar 7 when Raúl left for Schalke in 2010.
He scored 33 goals in that first season in Madrid despite missing two months with an ankle injury.
Against which club did Ronaldo score the long-range strike that won the first FIFA Puskás Award in 2009?
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Porto
Ronaldo's 40-yard (37 m) thunderbolt in Porto in April 2009 won a Champions League quarter-final for Manchester United and was voted the first ever Puskás Award winner for goal of the year.
The award is named after Hungarian great Ferenc Puskás, and the trophy was presented by his widow at the 2009 ceremony.
Against which team did Ronaldo break Ali Daei's men's international scoring record in September 2021?
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Ireland
Ronaldo had a penalty saved, then scored two headers in the 89th minute and stoppage time to beat the Republic of Ireland 2 to 1 in Faro, taking his tally to 111 and passing Daei's 109.
Iran's Ali Daei responded graciously on Instagram, congratulating Ronaldo on passing a total he had built up between 1993 and 2006.
Roughly how much did Real Madrid pay Manchester United for Ronaldo in 2009, a world record at the time?
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£80 million
Real Madrid paid 80 million pounds, about 94 million euros, in the summer of 2009, beating the record Madrid had set weeks earlier by signing Kaká from AC Milan for 56 million pounds.
The record stood until 2013, when Real Madrid paid Tottenham about 85 million pounds for Gareth Bale.
Against which nation did Ronaldo score the 900th goal of his career in September 2024?
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Croatia
Ronaldo volleyed in a Nuno Mendes cross against Croatia in a Nations League match in Lisbon on 5 September 2024, becoming the first man to reach 900 official career goals.
The milestone goal was his 131st for Portugal, with the rest coming for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr.
Which team did Portugal beat on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final?
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Spain
Portugal drew 2 to 2 with Spain in Munich in June 2025, Ronaldo scoring the second equaliser, then won the shootout 5 to 3 after Diogo Costa saved from Álvaro Morata.
The win made Portugal the first nation to win the Nations League twice, following their victory in the inaugural 2019 edition.
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Cristiano Ronaldo grew up on the island of Madeira, was named after a US president and became the first man to score 900 career goals. He won five Ballons d'Or between 2008 and 2017, captained Portugal to the Euro 2016 title and broke the men's international scoring record with two late headers in 2021.
These 15 questions trace his path through Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr, with questions on his shirt numbers, his world-record transfer, the first Puskás Award and the trophies he lifted with Portugal. It suits any football fan, while the final questions reward those who have followed every milestone.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
Good to know before you play
Which clubs feature in the Cristiano Ronaldo Quiz?
Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr all come up, along with the Portugal national team.
Are the goal records in the quiz still accurate?
Yes. Each question is tied to a fixed date, such as his 900th goal in September 2024, and all facts were verified in October 2026.
How difficult is the Cristiano Ronaldo Quiz?
It is rated Medium. Early questions on his clubs are easy, while later ones on specific records and finals are for dedicated fans.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- On which Portuguese island was Cristiano Ronaldo born in 1985?
Madeira Ronaldo was born in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, on 5 February 1985, the youngest of four children, and left the island for Lisbon at 12 to join Sporting CP's academy. Madeira's airport was renamed Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in 2017, complete with a much-mocked bronze bust. - Which club gave Ronaldo his professional debut?
Sporting CP Ronaldo came through the Sporting CP academy in Lisbon and made his senior debut in 2002, scoring twice against Moreirense in his first league start at 17. Sporting also produced Luís Figo and Nani, and Ronaldo's performance against Manchester United in a 2003 friendly convinced the English club to sign him. - Which Saudi Arabian club did Ronaldo join in January 2023?
Al Nassr Ronaldo signed for Riyadh-based Al Nassr in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United, becoming the first global superstar to move to the Saudi Pro League. His arrival was followed within a year by Neymar at Al Hilal, Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad and Riyad Mahrez at Al Ahli. - Which Italian club did Ronaldo join from Real Madrid in 2018?
Juventus Ronaldo moved to Juventus in July 2018 for about 100 million euros and won two Serie A titles in Turin, scoring 101 goals in 134 games across three seasons. He has won league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the Champions League with two different clubs, Manchester United and Real Madrid. - How many Ballon d'Or awards did Ronaldo win between 2008 and 2017?
5 Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or in 2008 with Manchester United and in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 with Real Madrid, five in total, second only to Lionel Messi. His 2008 award made him the first Manchester United player to win it since George Best in 1968. - Which team did Portugal beat in the Euro 2016 final?
France Portugal beat hosts France 1 to 0 after extra time in Paris, with substitute Éder scoring the winner, even though Ronaldo had limped off injured in the first half. Ronaldo spent the closing stages shouting instructions from the touchline next to coach Fernando Santos, images that became as famous as the goal. - Which US president was Ronaldo named after?
Ronald Reagan His father, José Dinis Aveiro, chose the name Ronaldo in admiration of Ronald Reagan, who was US president when his son was born in 1985 and whom he liked as an actor. His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, and his first nickname in Lisbon was Abelhinha, meaning little bee. - Which manager signed Ronaldo for Manchester United in 2003?
Sir Alex Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson paid Sporting about 12 million pounds for the 18-year-old in August 2003 and handed him the number 7 shirt previously worn by George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Ronaldo has called Ferguson his father in football and dedicated his first Ballon d'Or to the Scot. - In which year did Ronaldo win his first Champions League title, with Manchester United?
2008 Ronaldo headed United in front in the 2008 final against Chelsea in Moscow and, despite missing in the shootout, lifted the trophy after Edwin van der Sar saved from Nicolas Anelka. He finished the 2007/08 season with 42 goals in all competitions and won the first of his five Ballons d'Or. - Which shirt number did Ronaldo wear in his first season at Real Madrid?
9 Ronaldo wore number 9 in 2009/10 because club captain Raúl held the 7. He switched to his familiar 7 when Raúl left for Schalke in 2010. He scored 33 goals in that first season in Madrid despite missing two months with an ankle injury. - Against which club did Ronaldo score the long-range strike that won the first FIFA Puskás Award in 2009?
Porto Ronaldo's 40-yard (37 m) thunderbolt in Porto in April 2009 won a Champions League quarter-final for Manchester United and was voted the first ever Puskás Award winner for goal of the year. The award is named after Hungarian great Ferenc Puskás, and the trophy was presented by his widow at the 2009 ceremony. - Against which team did Ronaldo break Ali Daei's men's international scoring record in September 2021?
Ireland Ronaldo had a penalty saved, then scored two headers in the 89th minute and stoppage time to beat the Republic of Ireland 2 to 1 in Faro, taking his tally to 111 and passing Daei's 109. Iran's Ali Daei responded graciously on Instagram, congratulating Ronaldo on passing a total he had built up between 1993 and 2006. - Roughly how much did Real Madrid pay Manchester United for Ronaldo in 2009, a world record at the time?
£80 million Real Madrid paid 80 million pounds, about 94 million euros, in the summer of 2009, beating the record Madrid had set weeks earlier by signing Kaká from AC Milan for 56 million pounds. The record stood until 2013, when Real Madrid paid Tottenham about 85 million pounds for Gareth Bale. - Against which nation did Ronaldo score the 900th goal of his career in September 2024?
Croatia Ronaldo volleyed in a Nuno Mendes cross against Croatia in a Nations League match in Lisbon on 5 September 2024, becoming the first man to reach 900 official career goals. The milestone goal was his 131st for Portugal, with the rest coming for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr. - Which team did Portugal beat on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final?
Spain Portugal drew 2 to 2 with Spain in Munich in June 2025, Ronaldo scoring the second equaliser, then won the shootout 5 to 3 after Diogo Costa saved from Álvaro Morata. The win made Portugal the first nation to win the Nations League twice, following their victory in the inaugural 2019 edition.
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