Cristiano Ronaldo scored 145 goals in 346 games across two contrasting spells at Manchester United, but it began with a strike against Portsmouth in November 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday today, 21-and-a-half years on from when Man United fans first clapped eyes on him.

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 today and his legendary career is showing no signs of slowing down. In almost every metric, Ronaldo is one of the game’s greatest ever players – whether that be goals scored, trophies won or longevity at the top of level.