Cristiano Ronaldo in Euro 2024: Four distinct Records of the Portugal Captain in Euros

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Cristiano Ronaldo will be stepping to the ground to lead Portugal in the Euro 2024 in Germany.

The veteran Portuguese has been a sensation for his country, and is likely to play for the final time in the continental competition. He has been a superstar of the game for almost two years, but this Euros is likely to be the swansong.

The 39-year-old has been a prolific scorer in international football. Ronaldo is currently the leading goal-scorer in international football with 128 goals in 206 matches for Portugal.

Ronaldo also had the distinction to win the Euros back in 2016. The Portugal star played the Final back in 2004 but was on the losing side. In the continental competition, the coveted player has many glorious records etched to his name.

Cristiano Ronaldo Records in Euros

Most Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo has 14 goals in Euro competitions, which is the most by a player. He scored his first goal back in 2004 in his debut Euro match. The next player behind Ronaldo is former France player Michel Platini with 9 goals.

Most Euro Tournaments

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Lothar Matthaus' record of playing in most Euro editions in 2020. The Portuguese has played so far in 5 Euro editions and is set to play in the 6th edition of Euros in Germany this year.

Most Appearances in Euros

Cristiano Ronaldo has also played in 25 matches in Euro competitions, the most by any player in history. The list includes two more Portugal players behind Ronaldo, as Joao Moutinho and Pepe have 19 appearances each in the tournament.

Scoring in 3+ Editions

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 1 goal each in 2004 and 2008. He then netted three each in 2012 and the victorious 2016 edition. In the Euro 2020, Ronaldo scored 5 goals in the competition. The Portugal captain is the solitary player to have scored in three or more Euro competitions.