Cristiano Ronaldo: The GOAT of the UEFA Champions League
In a special ceremony held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin honored Cristiano Ronaldo with a special award for his outstanding legacy in the UEFA Champions League. This recognition is a testament to Ronaldo’s incredible achievements in the world’s premier club competition.
With 140 goals in 183 appearances, Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League. He has played for Sporting Clube de Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, and has won the competition five times, including four times with Real Madrid. Ronaldo’s impressive record includes finishing seven separate Champions League seasons as the leading scorer, a feat unmatched by any other player.
Ronaldo’s scoring prowess is unmatched, with 17 goals in a single season, a record that stands to this day. He has also scored in three different Champions League finals, a feat that only he has achieved. His longest scoring streak in the competition is 11 games, and he has scored eight Champions League hat-tricks.
But Ronaldo’s achievements don’t stop there. He is a multiple Ballon d’Or and UEFA Men’s Player of the Year recipient, and is the all-time leading scorer in all UEFA club competitions. On the international stage, he is the most prolific scorer in men’s football, with 130 goals in 212 appearances.
Ronaldo’s achievements are a testament to his relentless drive for excellence and his ability to perform at the highest level. He is a true great of the game, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of footballers.
CRISTIANO RONALDO’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CAREER IN NUMBERS
- Appearances: 183
- Goals: 140
- Wins: 5 (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Top scorer: 7 times (2007/08, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18)
- Most goals in a single season: 17 (2013/14)
- Longest scoring streak: 11 games
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