RONALDO’S LEGACY

Hidden Gems of

Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious career is adorned with numerous well-known records and achievements. However, several lesser-known feats further underscore his exceptional talent and dedication to football. Here are some unique accomplishments that many fans might not be aware of:

2.93 meters (9.6 feet) – Highest Recorded Jump for a Header ✅

833 – most matches won in football history ✅

First Player to Score in Every Minute of a Game ✅

First player to be top scorer in four different leagues ✅

  • Premier League (England)
    With Manchester United in the 2007–2008 season.
  • La Liga (Spain)
    With Real Madrid in the 2010–2011, 2013–2014, and 2014–2015 seasons.
  • Serie A (Italy)
    With Juventus in the 2020–2021 season.
  • Saudi Pro League (Saudi Arabia)
    With Al-Nassr in the 2023–2024 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious career is adorned with numerous well-known records and achievements. However, several lesser-known feats further underscore his exceptional talent and dedication to football. Here are some unique accomplishments that many fans might not be aware of:

2.93 meters (9.6 feet) – Highest Recorded Jump for a Header ✅

833 – most matches won in football history ✅

First Player to Score in Every Minute of a Game ✅

First player to be top scorer in four different leagues ✅

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Premier League (England)
With Manchester United in the 2007–2008 season.

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La Liga (Spain)
With Real Madrid in the 2010–2011, 2013–2014, and 2014–2015 seasons.

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Serie A (Italy):
With Juventus in the 2020–2021 season.

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Saudi Pro League (Saudi Arabia):
With Al-Nassr in the 2023–2024 season.

The first person to hit 1b social media followers

As of January 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed Taylor Swift in total social media followers. Ronaldo’s combined following across platforms exceeds one billion, making him the most-followed individual globally. In contrast, Taylor Swift has approximately 552 million followers across her social media accounts.

First active team-sport athlete to pass $1b in career earnings

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