10 Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo

1. His full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. The name Ronaldo was inspired by Cristiano's father's favorite actor and US President, Ronald Reagan.


2. His father died from alcoholism.

Cristiano's father, Jose Dinis Aveiro passed away at the age of 52 from alcoholism. While Ronaldo has sworn off alcohol as a result, he has been spotted by the press drinking the gin and juice.

3. Couture King

Cristiano is a known Fashionisto. Along with his two sisters, Ronaldo opened up the fashion boutique CR7 in Portugal.


4. He makes big bucks modeling.

Revered for his style savvy and other worldly good looks, Ronaldo models for major brands such as Armani Exchange and Nike, of which he was reportedly paid $25 million.


5. Lucky Number Seven

Speaking of sportswear, when the world's other sexiest man David Beckham left Manchester United, Ronaldo took his available lucky Number 7 for his own team shirt when he joined the club and won FIFA's World's Best Player.

6. Waxy Cristiano

Being a sports idol has its privileges—like you get a wax replica made of you. Two days before Ronny played in the World Cup this June he was immortalized in wax at the famed Madame Toussaud's in London.


7. Cocky much?

Ronaldo has oft-been quoted as saying, “I know I'm the best”. While the billion dollar baby's statement may not be humble, his scars, bruises, welts and killer body prove his words

8. Kissing Fool

Cristiano is a known player on the field and off. He was recently caught canoodling with Kim Kardashian at an LA eatery. Spectators say they kissed during dinner. Get a room, kids!

9. Model Girlfriend

Even though he was spotted with Kim Kardashian and fathered a child, Cristiano remains with his girlfriend, Russian model, Irina Shayk. Denial can be a very useful thing.

10. He’s hung.

In 2005, the Spanish media paid a willing model a cool 5K to bed the Soccer celeb and spill all the sexy secrets. According to her, "He did me three times… it was a 9.5. I wouldn’t say he gets 10 points." In addition, "He carries condoms in his Dolce and Gabbana sneakers, but the third time we did it without one" and this gem, "If his c**k was a pizza, it would be a family-sized one."