Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers in history, turns 40 today. He is still playing, still scoring goals and has not displayed even the slightest hint of wanting to retire. To mark the occasion, The Athletic has come up with 40 stats, facts and pieces of trivia about the Portuguese forward and his remarkable career.

Cristiano Ronaldo started out as a skinny winger with floppy hair, quick feet and outrageous skills as he wowed the world at the age of 17 after moving to Manchester United.

As Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40, here’s looking back at how he influenced the world of soccer over the years. Nico Gonzalez's transfer to Manchester City and Mathys Tel's loan move to Tottenham were the major deals of an otherwise quiet transfer deadline day for the Premier League's cash-rich clubs.

There was no big party for now. Cristiano Ronaldo showed on social media that he spent his 40th birthday with family and friends. As of Wednesday, the Portuguese star has officially joined the ranks of forty-year-olds.

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40, marking four decades of record-breaking achievements, unforgettable goals, and a lasting legacy in football. How did he reach this milestone?

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of both the Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, turned 40 on. Here's a look back at his career through the years.