CR7 Makes History: All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds

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CR7 Makes History: All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds

Kolawole Babatunde 10:33 - 25.03.2025

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time. The Portuguese superstar has set many records throughout his career.

Some of these records are so special that they have been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records. In this article, we will look at all the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo holds.

Most Wins in International Football 

All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds
Ronaldo with the Guinness World Record plaque for most wins in international football. Credit: X

Before Portugal's second-leg showdown against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, the Portuguese superstar was handed another Guinness World Record plaque, recognising him as the player with the most wins in international football history.

Ronaldo has 132 victories, surpassing the previous record set by Sergio Ramos.

Most International Goals in Men's Football

All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds
Cristiano holds the record for most goals scored in international football

Cristiano holds the Guinness World Record for scoring the most international goals in men’s football. He overtook Iran’s Ali Daei in September 2021. Ronaldo has scored 136 goals for Portugal as of March 2025, making him the top international goal-scorer in history.

First Player to Score in Five FIFA World Cups

First Player to Score in Five FIFA World Cups
Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo | Imago

Ronaldo became the first player in history to score in five different FIFA World Cups. He achieved this record in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when he scored against Ghana. No other male footballer has managed to score in five different tournaments.

Most Goals in UEFA European Championship History

First Player to Score in Five FIFA World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Euros with Portugal in 2016 || Imago

Ronaldo is the top scorer in the history of the UEFA European Championship (Euros). He has scored the most goals in the tournament with 14 goals, having played 30 matches at the tournament. He is also the only one to win the Euros golden boot twice (in 2012 and 2020).

Most UEFA Champions League Goals

All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds
Cristiano Ronaldo with his fifth UEFA Champions League trophy | Imago

Ronaldo has the record for the most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League. He has scored 140 goals in the competition, making him the top scorer in its history. He won the Champions League multiple times with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Most Goals Scored in a UEFA Champions League Season

In the 2013-14 season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 17 goals in the UEFA Champions League. This is the highest number of goals scored by a player in a single Champions League season. His incredible performance helped Real Madrid win the title that year.

7 Most Expensive Things Owned by Cristiano Ronaldo
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7 Most Expensive Things Owned by Cristiano Ronaldo

From private jets to rare supercars, Ronaldo has built an impressive collection of expensive assets. He has spent millions on luxury homes, designer watches, and even his own hotel chain. In this article, we will look at seven of the most expensive things owned by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Most Goals Scored for Real Madrid

Cristiano is the all-time leading goal-scorer for Real Madrid. He scored 450 goals in just 438 games for the Spanish club, with these appearances coming in all competitions from 2009 to 2018.

Most International Hat-Tricks in Men's Football

All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Scotland on September 8, 2024 (Credit: Imago)

Ronaldo holds the record for the most hat-tricks scored in international football, a record he shares with closest rival, Lionel Messi. Both players have scored 110 hat-tricks for Portugal and Argentina respectively.

First Player to Score 10 Hat-Tricks in Men's International Football

However, Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 10 hat-tricks in men’s international football. He achieved this feat on 12 October 2021 in Portugal's 5-0 win against Luxembourg, breaking Sven Rydell's record.

Most goals in the FIFA Club World Cup by an Individual

Ronaldo has scored the most goals in FIFA Club World Cup history. He has scored seven goals at the tournament, achieved in 2008 and 2017. His goals have helped his clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid, win the prestigious tournament.

Oldest Player to Score a Hat-Trick in a FIFA World Cup

All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo

At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Spain at the age of 33 and 130 days old. This made him the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match. 

First Player to Score in All Six Group Stage Matches of the UEFA Champions League

In the 2017-18 season, Ronaldo became the first player to score in all six group-stage matches of the UEFA Champions League. His consistent goal-scoring helped Real Madrid advance in the tournament, which they eventually won.

Most Followed Person on Instagram 

Ronaldo is the most-followed person, sportsperson, and European on Instagram, with over 651 million followers.

All the Guinness World Records Cristiano Ronaldo Holds
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most-followed athlete in the world
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