Cristiano Ronaldo had many memorable moments in the Premier League during his six-year spell at Manchester United.
Here are 10 of the most iconic:
1. Debut goal against Bolton Wanderers (2003)
Ronaldo made his Premier League debut for Manchester United against Bolton Wanderers on August 16, 2003. He scored his first goal for the club in the 62nd minute, helping United to a 4-0 victory.
2. Hat-trick against Middlesbrough (2008)
Ronaldo scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Middlesbrough on January 19, 2008. He scored all three of his goals in the first half, helping United to a 6-1 victory.
3. Winning the Premier League title in 2007
Ronaldo won his first Premier League title with Manchester United in 2007. He played a key role in the club’s success, scoring 17 goals in 34 appearances.
4. Winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2008
Ronaldo won his first FIFA Ballon d’Or award in 2008, while playing for Manchester United. He was the first Portuguese player to win the award.
5. Scoring the winning goal in the 2008 Champions League final
Ronaldo scored the winning goal in the 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea. He headed home a cross from Wes Brown in the 26th minute, helping United to a 1-1 draw after extra time. United won the match on penalties.
6. Scoring 42 goals in the 2007-08 season
Ronaldo scored a record-breaking 42 goals in all competitions for Manchester United in the 2007-08 season. He won the Premier League Golden Boot award for the first time, and was named the PFA Player of the Year.
7. Winning the Premier League title in 2009
Ronaldo won his second Premier League title with Manchester United in 2009. He scored 18 goals in 33 appearances, and was named the PFA Player of the Year for the second time.
8. Winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2009
Ronaldo won his second FIFA Ballon d’Or award in 2009, while playing for Manchester United. He was the first player to win the award three times in a row.
9. Scoring the winning goal in the 2009 League Cup final
Ronaldo scored the winning goal in the 2009 League Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur. He scored a header in the 59th minute, helping United to a 1-0 victory.
These are just a few of the many memorable moments that Cristiano Ronaldo had in the Premier League. He is one of the greatest players to ever play in the league, and his legacy will live on for many years to come.
