Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable journey from Manchester United prodigy to Al-Nassr leader has been hailed as an inspiration to millions, with former teammate Mikael Silvestre praising his enduring success.
Ronaldo, 39, joined Manchester United from Sporting as a teenager and has since become an all-time great, showing no signs of slowing down.
Silvestre, who played alongside Ronaldo for four seasons, told Al-Nassr’s official media: “He was a bit shy initially, but soon became a star. He adapted quickly, despite language barriers, and made waves on the field. He was a prodigy.”
Ronaldo has achieved unparalleled success, including 50 goals for Al-Nassr in all competitions last season, first man to win Golden Boots in four countries, continued record-breaking form in 2024-25.
Ronaldo aims to reach 1,000 career goals before considering retirement, ensuring his legendary status will continue to inspire.
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