Cristiano Ronaldo is returning 40 today and his legendary career shows no sign of deceleration.
In almost every measurement, Ronaldo is one of the biggest players in the game – whether they are goals, trophies won or longevity at the top of the level.
The five-year Ballon d’Or has scored an unthinkable 917 goals during his time playing for Portugal, Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now al-Nassr.
But what are the best? We have taken the enviable task of choosing the five largest here.
5. Portugal vs. Spain (2018 World Cup)
Cristiano Ronaldo missing from Spain in the 2018 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/c6ryrbqo3c
– Win information (@Goleada_info) April 23 2020
Ronaldo lights up Portugal’s 3-3 thriller against Spain in the 2018 World Cup, scoring all three Selecao targets-including a stunning third party to balance slowly.
Placing 3-2 with remaining minutes, the Real Madrid star popped the ball over the wall and in the upper corner, with David de Gea remaining from Ste, a well-known feeling for goalkeeper AA facing one of the free ones kick of CR7.
4. Juventus vs. Sampdoria (2019)
C-Air-7 | The last time Cristiano Ronaldo played against Sampdoria, we all surprised all of us! 🔝😱 pic.twitter.com/uog2VDPL8L
– Dazn Belgium (@dazn_benl) 26 July 2020
Many of these goals do it in this list because of Ronaldo’s unique and superhuman ability and this is definitely one that fits in this category.
It is rare to see the headers make a maximum list of goals, but this is definitely worthy of it after increasing a stunning 2.56 -meter in the air to rise to almost a whole body above the defensive Sampdoria before activating a header on the net.
3. Manchester United vs. Portsmouth (2008)
Completely outrageous 😍@Cristianois the virtual free kick against Portsmouth by 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 📐 📐 📐
The greatest free kick to the #Pl history; pic.twitter.com/vqllsqbukc
– Premier League (@premierleague) July 20 2021
Ronaldo produced an impressive free kick against Portsmouth in January 2008 in what is undoubtedly the most virtual goal of the Premier League.
Having already opened the scoring at the Old Trafford, the front gave a Knuckleball shot that fell and sank beyond the helpless goalkeeper David James, who did not move and simply lifted his shoulders from the ball to the top.
2.Manchester United vs. Porto (2009)
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🤯 This @Cristiano The Wonder-Strike vs. Porto in 2009! #UCL | @Manutd pic.twitter.com/odcxvk0rf6
– UEFA Champions League (@championsleague) 29 January 2021
Ronaldo was at the top of his forces in a Manchester United shirt during this period, and the season later against Porto, he scored almost 40 meters out.
Taking the ball that didn’t go far beyond half the line, it released a powerful shot that came out in the upper corner, securing a 1-0 win in the Champions League semifinals.
1. Juventus (2018)
🤯🤯🤯 @Cristiano Ronaldo #Td 2018…
✅ Reds one of the greatest goals in the history of competition
✅ 1st player in clean in 10 consecutive #UCL games#Onthisday | @Realmadriden pic.twitter.com/wlik8ugfcp– UEFA Champions League (@championsleague) April 3 2020
Ronaldo gave the most moments of his career in Real Madrid against Juventus in the Champions League in 2017-18.
Jumping in the air, he performed a perfect timing over the head kick, sending the ball over the legendary Gianluigi Buffon for a goal that was a perfect appearance of his unbeatable technical ability.
The target was so excellent that he sent director Zinedine Zidane to mistrust gained a persistent cheers from Juventus’ opponents, a true proof of his brilliance.
