Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday today, 21-and-a-half years on from when Man United fans first clapped eyes on him.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers in history, turns 40 today. He is still playing, still scoring goals and has not displayed even the slightest hint of wanting to retire. To mark the occasion, The Athletic has come up with 40 stats, facts and pieces of trivia about the Portuguese forward and his remarkable career.

Cristiano Ronaldo started out as a skinny winger with floppy hair, quick feet and outrageous skills as he wowed the world at the age of 17 after moving to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the center of soccer's GOAT debate for nearly two decades. Between them, they have 1,773 goals, nine Champions League titles and 13 Ballon d'Or awards.

I am the greatest scorer in history," Ronaldo said in an interview with Spanish television channel La Sexta. "Although I am not left-footed, I am in the top 10 in history for g

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 on Wednesday with the Al Nassr forward continuing to score goals at a rate equivalent to when he was in his Manchester United heyday.The Ballon d'Or winner was once

Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a glittering career and is showing no signs of slowing down despite turning 40, but he has already got his eye on what he wants to do next