Ronaldo First Club | Successful Club Career History

• First club, Sporting CP

He starts his career at the age of sixteen, he got introduce by Laszlo Boloni was the manager bcz he really impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo tackling and dribbling skills. Ronaldo was the first player to play a single season for the B team and the club under-sixteen, under-seventeen, under-eighteen team.

Then after a year, Cristiano Ronaldo made debut in the Primeira Liga and scored 2 goals 2-0 win over Moreirense on 7 oct' 2002. Whereas after his sensational 2002-2003 season every other clubs looking forward to signing him.

Liverpool Manager Gerard Houllier, Barcelona president Joan Laporta everyone has a keen interest on Cristiano Ronaldo. Another side, manager Arsene Wenger had a chat with him at Arsenal ground in November about his interest on him for joining his club.

But, as everyone has a willingness of signing Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson instantly planned to sign him after Sporting defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Aug' 2003.

At first, Alex Ferguson signs Ronaldo & let him play for Sporting club for a year to get back with the loan but as the game goes on Ferguson happy to pay Sporting at the of 12.24 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo turn to be the most expensive teenager in the English Football History 

• Manchester United (2003-2008) 

Ronaldo was the 1rst Portuguese player to join Manchester United. He got signing amount of 12.24 million & that time of period he was the most costly teenager in English Football. Finally, his career started with the massive club and he asks for number 28 i.e what he wears in Sporting CP.

On the other side, Manager Alex Ferguson gave him the number 7 shirt bcz of the impact and the impression Mr. Alex had. Number 7 has been worn by the greatest players all-time for United Eric Cantona, George Best and David Beckham which definitely motivate him a lot.

Alex Ferguson was the one behind the development of Ronaldo, he has worked with him a lot as a coach as well as been like a father to him. As Ronaldo said Alex been the father in his sport and influence him in various stage of the game and in his personal life.

• Ronaldo 16 August 2003 debut.

Cristiano first game for United wins 4-0 against Bolton Wanderers,  he got a standing ovation as he came as a substitute in 60min for Nicky Butt. George Best one of the best player in the football history played for United was present at that time and he was really excited to watch Cristiano Ronaldo game, he praises the performance add-on that he said was the best debut ever seen.

• First Goal

Ronaldo Scored his 1rst goal with a free-kick against Portsmouth on 1 Nov' 2003 for United wins 3-0. He got his first red card against Aston Villa but his first season for English football end-up with his first trophy wins 3-0 over Millwall in the FA Cup final scoring the opening goal.

• 2004-2005 Two Best Matches

Ronaldo played his two best matches during the 2004-2005 season, he contributes 4 goals to qualify for Fa Cup Final. Where Ronaldo scores a goal & assist over Aston Villa, scoring twice against Arsenal. He Played till full time over Arsenal but full time ended with 0-0(draw), whereas United lost in the penalty shootout. 

2005-06 season Ronaldo put his name scoring Manchester United 1000th Premier League Goal on 29 0ctober. During that period of time(November) Ronaldo signed a new contract with the same club extended to 2years.

• 2006 Wins Second Trophy 

In 2006, Ronaldo won his 2nd title in England Football(Football League Cup). Final 4-0 wins against Wigan Athletic at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

• Third Season Several Incidents

For Ronaldo third season were full of incidents. Ronaldo banned for one-match after showing "middle-finger" to Benfica fans and got a red card for hitting Andy Cole in the Manchester derby where united loses 3-1 over Manchester City. 

Ronaldo has engaged in several arguments, clashed with a teammate Ruud Van Nistelrooy, involve in the fight during training in Jan' 2006 and then again both of them fight in may having conversation Van Nistelrooy said to Ronaldo to "go crying to your daddy", was directly indicated to assistant manager Carlos Queiroz because Ronaldo has a good relationship with him.

In the final game united wins 4-0 against Charlton Athletic Van Nistelrooy left on the bench(substitutes), where Ronaldo strikes his 9th goal.

Fifa World Cup 2006, Ronaldo involve in the controversy over Wayne Rooney get a red card during the game against Portugal. Where every one saying that because of the influence of Ronaldo refer give red card but later on refer clarify that Ronaldo doesn't relate to the incident.

• 2006-07 Season Learning For Ronaldo

After being controversal during World Cup. As he finds difficult to adjust in the team with his teammate. Howerver, he proved himself by broking the 20 goal for the 1rst time as it results to be the first Premier League Title won For Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has been one & one training by coach Rene Meulensteen, where he learned