Juventus’ superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is on the wrong side of 30. Born on February 5, 1985, Cristiano Ronaldo is now 34 years old. For an athlete in such an age is already a vulnerable period for most soccer players. Usually their peak period has passed, and their performance has declined, and their circulation period on the gridiron will not be that long. However, Cristiano Ronaldo is still ready for more.
Cristiano Ronaldo was once the most expensive player when he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009. At that time, Ronaldo was valued at 94 million euros. The price is considered appropriate because Ronaldo’s status as the winner of the 2008 Ballon d’Or and has led Man United to win the Champions League.
Last year he accepted the challenge of mega transfer to a different competition to Juventus. At Juventus, CR7 has the ambition to win the Champions League again, which he once won with Manchester United and Real Madrid before. Of the 29 trophies that Ronaldo won with the club, as many as 12 were obtained when he was past 30 years.
The most difficult thing to do is become a champion with the Portugal national team. Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2016 European Cup and UEFA Nations League trophies when he was 31 and 34 years old. Speaking of scoring ability, Ronaldo also has not shown signs of declining soon.
Last season, in the condition of playing his debut season in the Italian League, Ronaldo was still able to score 21 goals. If at the age of 34 years Ronaldo is able to maintain his performance standards, to what age is he still able to play?
The answer was given by Ronaldo himself in his interview with Portuguese television, TVI. “I could close my career next year, but I can still play until I’m 40-41 years old,” CR7 said. Means that Ronaldo claims he is still capable of playing 6-7 more years or until 2025 or 2026. By the age of 41, most players might have switched professions to become television commentators or coaches. “What I always say, we have to enjoy the moment. The present is very impressive and I have to enjoy it,” Ronaldo said again.
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