Cristiano Ronaldo: Seven International Records of Portugal star that will stand the test of time

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Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world and what sets
him apart from other footballers is his incredible athleticism, goal-scoring acumen
and versatility.

Ronaldo who is known for his physicality, pace, aerial prowess and
powerful shots against the run of play has achieved remarkable success throughout
his stellar career.

The former Man United forward won as many as five Ballon d'Or awards, which is
awarded annually to the world's best male football player for consistent
performances at the highest level of the game. Besides his success at the club level,
he has also been impressive for Portugal, creating long-lasting records.

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Records

1. Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the record books for scoring the most
international goals, i.e. 125 goals. He edged past Iran's Ali Daei (108) in 2021 to
become the leading goal-scorer in the international arena.

2. It is worth noting that he is the only footballer to score in eleven consecutive
international tournaments (between 2004 and 2022).

3. The Portuguese forward is the first and only player to put the ball past the goalie
in five FIFA World Cups, a record that remains intact.

4. The experienced campaigner is Portugal's youngest (21 years and 132 days) and
oldest (37 years and 292 days) goalscorer at a FIFA Men's World Cup tournament.

5. Cristiano Ronaldo has made the most appearances for the Portugal national
football team, with a record 202 appearances.

6. The Portuguese has the most European Championship goals in history, with 14
goals to his credit.

7. The veteran netted as many as 32 international goals (including club and
national team) in 2017, which is the most by a footballer in a calendar year.