THROUGH the years, as Cristiano Ronaldo has accrued an estimated wealth of £789million, he’s been able to splash out on luxury homes.
Life began for the Portuguese legend in a humble Madeira apartment, where he was raised and dreamed of football stardom.
And when he achieved the almost impossible, his career path took him from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, Real Madrid, and now Juventus.
Of course, on superstar wages, he upgraded his lifestyle and bought these astonishing homes.
Here’s where the 35-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner has lived and currently resides.
Ronaldo was born in Funchal and grew up in a modest home.
He shared a small room with his brothers and sisters, living a life a far-cry away from the one he lives today.
Back in 2019, Ronaldo reportedly visited his old home to show son Cristiano Jr where he came from.
“I was so excited for him to see where I grew up,” he told TVI.
“He went up with me and there were still some of the same people who had lived there at the time.
“I was moved, if I am honest, because I didn’t expect to see those people, and that touched me a bit.”
The family lived in a small apartment in Madeira[/caption]Ronaldo continued that Cristiano Jr, who is accustomed to a more lavish lifestyle, was shocked by the size of his dad’s former bedroom.
“My son turned to me and said: ‘Papa. Did you live here?’ He could not believe it.”
From 2003-2009, Ronaldo starred for Manchester United.
And like most of his team-mates, he lived in the very exclusive Alderley Edge area.
The £3million mansion he called home for three of those years has five large bedrooms, his and hers dressing rooms with an en-suite, a huge garden and charming terraces.
The property also features an indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and cinema room.
When Ronaldo left the Premier League giants, he kept the property for a further nine years before finally listing it.
Ronaldo lived in Alderley Edge for three years[/caption] The property boasts five large bedrooms[/caption] The kitchen features all new modern appliances[/caption] The dining room is perfect for family gatherings[/caption] An indoor swimming pool completes the lavish feel of Ronaldo’s former Manchester home[/caption]Following his then-record breaking transfer to Real Madrid for £80million, a more substantial property was needed.
He chose a stunning £4.8million abode in the expensive La Finca neighbourhood, designed by renowned architect Joaquin Torres.
The pad has both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, which Ronaldo used to regularly exercise in.
The home also includes a state-of-the-art gym, equipped with treadmills, a weights section and stretching zone, so Ronaldo could keep in shape at home.
Outside, the giant plot has a football pitch next to the outside swimming pool and relaxation area with sun loungers and chairs.
Ronaldo also had the door handles monogrammed with his initials.
Ronaldo moved from Manchester to Madrid and this stunning £4.8m house[/caption] The property featured its own football pitch[/caption] There is plenty of space for Ronaldo to top up his tan on one of the many terraces[/caption] The family regularly enjoyed the properties amenities[/caption] As well as an indoor pool, there is an outdoor pool too[/caption] The door handles were monogrammed with Ronaldo’s initials[/caption] A state-of-the-art gym helped Ronaldo keep in shape[/caption] Ronaldo’s huge driveway was able to house his expensive car collection[/caption]Another move, another new home.
In 2018, Ronaldo moved to Juventus. And he needed a house that was fit for the new king of Turin.
His current digs feature two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
Ronaldo is believed to have fallen in love with the home because of its similarities with his Madrid property.
There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina love to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cools down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.
Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villas[/caption] Ronaldo relaxes on one of the many terraces[/caption] The property boasts amazing views of the city of Turin[/caption] Ronaldo has found a place to sunbathe in his current Italian home[/caption] The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo family[/caption] Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the home[/caption]In 2019, Ronaldo reportedly spent £1.4million on a holiday home in the Costa del Sol.
The area the lavish house sits in is called ‘The Superstars Cul-De-Sac’ because of the number of famous residents who live there.
UFC star Conor McGregor is also believed to own a property nearby.
It’s got four bedrooms, high-vaulted ceilings and incredible views of the sea.
There’s a private golf course, the driveway is lit up by LED lights, private gyms, an in-built cinema and infinity pool.
What’s good for Conor is definitely good enough for Ronaldo.
A view of Cristiano Ronaldo’s plush villa in Marbella[/caption] The villa sits within a luxury development for the super rich[/caption] The footie ace enjoys these magnificent views from the pool[/caption] A veranda provides much-needed shade for outdoors dining under the Spanish sun[/caption] The four-bedroom pad is set on the La Resina golf and country club estate[/caption] The stunning property is part of an exclusive development called ‘The Heights’[/caption] A raft of ceiling-to-floor windows offer uninterrupted views to the Mediterranean[/caption] Cristiano has picked this property as one of many holiday retreats[/caption] High ceilings and floating staircases give a sense of spaciousness[/caption] One of the four bedrooms at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Marbella villa[/caption] Clean lines, crisp white surfaces and silver grey details continue into the hi-tech kitchen[/caption]Home is where the heart is for Ron.
His seven-storey mansion in Funchal was finally finished last summer – four years after the former Manchester United No7 bought a warehouse and converted it into this luxury abode.
It is believed Ronaldo splashed around £7million to recover the dream home, with missus Georgina Rodriguez smitten by its incredible sea view, as well as its amenities including TWO Olympic-sized swimming pools, jacuzzi and a football pitch.
It’s not known how many bedrooms and bathrooms the property boasts, however there are four floors above ground.
Ron uses the property as another holiday home, when he visits his family in Funchal and spent time in the summer there while in quarantine.
Unfortunately though, the home was burgled by opportunistic thieves who reportedly found the garage door was unlocked and broke in.
A signed Juventus shirt was believed to be taken, as well as a number of small possessions.