No doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is the new king of Old Trafford. The boy from Madeira was so hot this season that he had scored 28 goals in the Premier League,six more that close rival,Fernando Torres of Liverpool.
The wonder kid was the key success factor to Manchester United this season and has helped the club reaching the semi final of the European Champions League competition.The team currently at the top of the table and most likely to win the Premier League.
Below are the interesting facts about Cristiano Ronaldo
1) His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
2) He was named after Ronald Reagan,US President.
3) He started his career with Andorinha,an amateur football team at the age of 8.
4) He later joined Sporting Lisbon and make history as the only player to play for different team in a season. (He played for the club's U16,U17,U18,B and senior team).
5) He was spotted by Sir Alex after a friendly match in which United lost 1-3. Ironically, Ronaldo scored one of the goals.
6) He was signed 12 million pounds as potential replacement for David Beckham.
7) Ronaldo can play both as a winger or a striker.
8) He can play with both feet,an asset which enables him to switch position (left-right) occasionally.
9) He wore the number 7 jersey,traditionally worn by United legends like George Best,Bryan Robson,Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
10) He initially asked for number 28,but was urged to wear number 7 by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The wonder kid was the key success factor to Manchester United this season and has helped the club reaching the semi final of the European Champions League competition.The team currently at the top of the table and most likely to win the Premier League.
Below are the interesting facts about Cristiano Ronaldo
1) His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
2) He was named after Ronald Reagan,US President.
3) He started his career with Andorinha,an amateur football team at the age of 8.
4) He later joined Sporting Lisbon and make history as the only player to play for different team in a season. (He played for the club's U16,U17,U18,B and senior team).
5) He was spotted by Sir Alex after a friendly match in which United lost 1-3. Ironically, Ronaldo scored one of the goals.
6) He was signed 12 million pounds as potential replacement for David Beckham.
7) Ronaldo can play both as a winger or a striker.
8) He can play with both feet,an asset which enables him to switch position (left-right) occasionally.
9) He wore the number 7 jersey,traditionally worn by United legends like George Best,Bryan Robson,Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
10) He initially asked for number 28,but was urged to wear number 7 by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
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