In the world of football, where numerous icons of the beautiful game have captured the imagination of fans over the years, few have managed to reach the stardom Cristiano Ronaldo has in his illustrious career. If winning 29 trophies including six league titles and five UEFA Champions League honours established him as second to none in club football, Ronaldo's triumphant run with Portugal in Euro 2016 proved he's just as good on the international circuit.

From scoring insane headers, amazing free-kicks to the deft-touch finishes, Ronaldo's individual brilliance doesn't just make him an indispensable asset for his team, but also earned him five prestigious Ballon d'Ors. And, the fact that, at the age of 35, Ronaldo holds numerous goal-scoring records and still continues to prove his worth on the field, truly establishes him as one of the modern-day greats.

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