Happy birthday! Cristiano Ronaldo turns 41 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 41 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his 41st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 41st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ronaldo, a cultural icon

Born Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro in Funchal on February 5, 1985, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Portuguese history. Ronaldo's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cristiano hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cristiano Ronaldo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 41.

Happy Birthday, Cristiano, you're the best!

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