Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievements in the UEFA Champions League are truly extraordinary. The recent recognition he received from UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin highlights his remarkable impact on the competition:
- All-Time Leading Scorer: Ronaldo has scored 140 goals in 183 Champions League appearances, more than any other player.
- Seven-Time Top Scorer: He has finished as the leading scorer in the Champions League on seven occasions.
- Single-Season Record: Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in a single Champions League season, with 17 goals in 2013/14.
- Three-Time Final Scorer: He is the only player to have scored in three different Champions League finals (2008, 2014, 2017).
- Longest Scoring Streak: Ronaldo holds the record for the longest Champions League scoring streak, with goals in 11 consecutive matches from June 2017 to April 2018.
- Hat-Tricks: He has scored eight Champions League hat-tricks.
Beyond the Champions League, Ronaldo is also the all-time leading scorer in all UEFA club competitions (145 goals) and the most prolific player in men’s international football (130 goals).
His career, marked by professionalism, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, continues to set new benchmarks in football.
