Cristiano Ronaldo Honoured with 2024 UEFA Award as All-Time Top Scorer

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A Legendary Moment in Monaco

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most celebrated footballers in history, has added another prestigious accolade to his illustrious career. During the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Monaco, Ronaldo was honoured as the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League. This special award was presented by UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin, highlighting Ronaldo’s incredible achievements over more than 18 years in the world’s most prestigious club competition.

A Record-Breaking Career

Ronaldo’s stats in the UEFA Champions League are nothing short of extraordinary. With 140 goals in 183 appearances, he sits comfortably at the top of the scoring charts, 11 goals ahead of Lionel Messi and 46 ahead of Robert Lewandowski. His dominance is further underlined by the fact that he has finished as the competition’s leading scorer seven times, more than any other player in history.

Unmatched Achievements

Ronaldo’s journey in the Champions League has seen him achieve remarkable feats. He is the first player to win the competition five times since it was rebranded in 1992, having lifted the trophy once with Manchester United and four times with Real Madrid. His record includes scoring in three separate Champions League finals and netting an incredible 17 goals in a single season (2013/14).

The Portuguese forward also holds the record for the longest scoring streak in the competition, with goals in 11 consecutive matches between June 2017 and April 2018. Additionally, Ronaldo has scored eight hat-tricks in the Champions League, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game

Words from UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin praised Ronaldo’s extraordinary accomplishments, stating, “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation. His extraordinary goalscoring achievements seem destined to stand the test of time, posing a remarkable challenge for future generations to surpass. His professionalism, work ethic, dedication, and ability to shine on the grandest stage are qualities that football players everywhere should aspire to emulate.”

Aiming for More Records

Not content with his already historic achievements, Ronaldo has set his sights on reaching 1,000 career goals. The Portugal captain, who has scored 899 goals for club and country, recently shared his ambitions in an interview with Rio Ferdinand, stating, “Soon I will do 900 and, after, I will beat 1,000.”

With such determination and a proven track record of success, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Ronaldo reach this milestone and continue to inspire future generations of footballers.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League Career in Numbers:

• Appearances: 183
• Goals: 140
• Wins: 5 (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
• Top Scorer: 7 times (2007/08, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15*, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18)
• Most Goals in a Single Season: 17 (2013/14)
• Longest Scoring Streak: 11 games

In addition to his footballing success, Ronaldo’s youtube channel offers fan a closer look at his life both on and off the pitch, featuring exclusive content such as behind-the-scenes footage, personal insights, and interviews. Ronaldo has more than 56 million ‘SIUUUbscribers’ on YouTube after launching his new channel: UR. Cristiano. At the time of writing, he has long surpassed the one million mark and has now amassed 50 million subscribers and has ambitions to become the most popular YouTuber around.

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