Greatest of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, has amassed numerous records throughout his illustrious career. Here are some of the notable records held by Cristiano Ronaldo:

1. Most UEFA Champions League/European Cup goals: Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League/European Cup. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, he has scored over 134 goals in the competition, surpassing the previous record held by Raúl.
2. Most goals in a UEFA Champions League season: Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season. During the 2013-2014 season, he scored a remarkable 17 goals in the tournament while playing for Real Madrid.
3. Most goals in UEFA European Championship history: Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the UEFA European Championship. He has scored numerous goals in the tournament, showcasing his ability to perform on the international stage.
4. Most goals in a single UEFA European Championship: During the 2020 UEFA European Championship, Ronaldo became the first player to score in five consecutive editions of the tournament. He also holds the record for the most goals scored in a single edition of the European Championship, having scored 9 goals in the 2016 edition.
5. Most goals in FIFA Club World Cup: Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored in the FIFA Club World Cup. He achieved this feat while playing for Real Madrid, scoring 7 goals in the competition.
6. Most hat-tricks in La Liga: Ronaldo holds the record for the most hat-tricks scored in Spain’s top division, La Liga. He achieved this milestone during his time with Real Madrid, where he scored 34 hat-tricks.
7. Most goals in UEFA European club competitions: Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored in UEFA European club competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. He has consistently been a prolific scorer throughout his career in European club competitions.
8. Most international goals for Portugal: Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer for the Portugal national team. He has surpassed numerous records and continues to add to his goal tally, solidifying his status as one of the greatest international goal scorers.

These are just a few of the many records held by Cristiano Ronaldo. His incredible goal-scoring ability, athleticism, and longevity in the game have allowed him to etch his name in the record books and cement his legacy as one of football’s true icons.