8 Things You Didn’t Know About Cristiano Ronaldo

➡ Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most well-known people in the world. Not only that, but he has the most Instagram followers. The Portuguese forward began his career with Sporting CP, but it was at Manchester United that he reached his peak and established himself as one of the best football players in the world. Considered one of the greatest Real Madrid players of all time, here are some unknown and amazing facts about the legend that will leave you speechless.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Cristiano Ronaldo

1. Grew Up In Working Class Family

Cristiano Ronaldo did not come from a wealthy family. He was born in the Funchal parish of Sao Pedro, the fourth and youngest child of a poor Portuguese family.

2. Childhood Nick Name

CR7’s childhood nickname was ‘crybaby,’ because he would burst into tears if he didn’t get what he wanted. Another nickname given to Ronaldo by his friends was ‘little bee,’ which referred to his incredible speed while playing football. ^[1]

3. Blood Donor

Covering your entire body in ink appears to be a bit of a trend among footballers today, ever since David Beckham’s rise to fame. Ronaldo, on the other hand, has eschewed this trait and does not have a single tattoo on his body. This could be due to the fact that he is a regular blood donor. ^[2]

4. Sociology Of Christiani Ronaldo

Associate Professor Luis LM Aguiar of BC Okanagan made headlines in 2015 when he announced his Sociology fourth-year course on Cristiano Ronaldo. “Ronaldo’s social and cultural appeal transcends football,” according to the professor, “making him an interesting study.” ^[3]

5. Named After Ronald Reagan

“My parents named me after [Ronald Reagan] because they both liked this name and thought it sounded strong,” Cristiano Ronaldo told GQ.

6. Cheetah Jump

When Ronaldo jumps in a match, he generates 5 times the power of a cheetah in full flight, allowing him to reach 44 centimeters in the air from a standing start and 78 centimeters with a run-up.

7. His Troubled Father

Ronaldo’s father, Dinis Aveiro, was a war veteran. He battled alcoholism for much of his life, even selling his son’s signed Manchester United shirts to fund his habit. He died of liver failure at the age of 52 in London in 2005, despite Ronaldo’s efforts to save him.

8. Underwent Heart Surgery

Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with Tachycardia, a condition characterised by a rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats per minute. This can result in a stroke or heart failure, so he had heart surgery at the age of 15.