Happy Birthday Cristiano Ronaldo: Here are CR7's records proving he is the 'GOAT'

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo turned 37 on Saturday, February 5, 2021. Fans flocked social media with wishes for Manchester United superstar. official top goal scorer in history of football received wishes from all around world for his incredible achievements. Apart from his 399 million followers on social media platform Instagram, football fans and his peers from around world wished ‘GOAT’.

Ronaldo is a star player, who has been termed best to ever play for his clubs and country. Portuguese ace winger-turned-striker has often mesmerised world with his on-field skills. ‘goalscoring machine’ has bagged several records to his name along path, making his fans and critics term him greatest of all time. As CR7 turns a year older, here's a look at some of records held by veteran forward, that earned him title of ‘GOAT’ worldwide. 

Here are some staggering Cristiano Ronaldo records

Highest goal-scorer of all-time

What more to say about Cristiano Ronaldo than state fact that he is highest goalscoring footballer in history. CR7 has scored a record 803 goals for club and country during his illustrious career. He is one among few players who has played over 1,100 games. Currently a Manchester United forward, Ronaldo will look to increase this tally before finally hanging his boots.

Most international goals in history

Ronaldo broke ling-standing international goal scoring record of Iranian legend, Ali Daei (109 goals) last year. CR7 overtook legendary footballer and currently holds record with 115 goals in 184 appearances for Portugal.

First-ever to win top scorer award in England, Spain and Italy

Ronaldo has played and proven his position in domestic leagues of England, Spain and Italy. Apart from being top scorer in each of se leagues, CR7 also became first player in history to win all domestic trophies in 3 of top 5 European Leagues.

Consecutive goal scoring records

ace forward is  first player in history to score at least 20 goals in 12 consecutive seasons and also holds record for most goals in average for seasons. From 2011 to 2014, Ronaldo secured a staggering goal tally of over 60 goals for club and country each year.

Champions League top-scorer

CR7 holds record for being Champions League top-scorer for most seasons. Portuguese sit atop scoring charts in continental competition. Ronaldo also holds record for most goals in a single campaign (17 in 2013/14) and is only player to score in all six group matches in a single season.

Most popular in history

Not just on field, Ronaldo is also an icon off it. legendary footballer holds popularity for being most followed person on social media. CR7 holds a following of 399 Million on Instagram, making him most popular in history.

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