Cristiano Ronaldo to be honored by UEFA as all-time top goalscorer during Champions League draw ceremony
Cristiano Ronaldo: The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward scored 140 goals from 183 appearances in Europe’s top club competition.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Five-time Ballon D’or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive a special award at the UEFA Champions League draw ceremony on Thursday in Monaco. The 39-year-old Portuguese will be honored with the all-time top goalscorer award for Europe’s top club competition.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward scored 140 goals from 183 appearances in the Champions League before he signed for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr midway through the 2022/23 season.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation. His extraordinary goal-scoring achievements seem destined to stand the test of time. His professionalism, work ethic, dedication, and ability to shine on the grandest stage are qualities that football players everywhere should aspire to emulate,” UEFA President Alexander Ceferin said.
During his 18-years featuring in the competition, Ronaldo finished as the top scorer in seven different seasons, from Manchester United’s 2007/08 campaign to Real Madrid’s triumph in 2017/18.
The Portuguese tasted silverware five times – four times with Real Madrid and once with Man United.
Ronaldo also holds the record for longest Champions League scoring streak, having struck in 11 successive matches from June 2017 to April 2018. Ronaldo has also scored an astounding eight Champions League hat-tricks.
He is also the leading goal scorer in men’s international football (130 goals, 212 appearances).
Ronaldo has had an incredible run in the Champions League history. With more than 18 years, the 39-year-old superstar has scored as many as 140 goals, in 183 appearances, adds to his legendary status. His overall appearances have come across spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, leaving a mark in the competition with every club he has represented.
Notably, Ronaldo became the first player to score in three finals, displaying his ability to perform under pressure. Additionally, his feat of scoring in as many as 11 consecutive Champions League matches is a record that would take some doing to be broken.
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