Maria Katrina Paras

Article (news)

Cristiano Ronaldo Transformation

<p>&quot;Respect the jersey, the king is here&quot;—a line in Portugal&#x27;s 2026 World Cup song shouts right before it chants &quot;Ronaldo! Ronaldo! Ronaldo!&quot; Undoubtedly, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cristiano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a> is the GOAT of the football world. The Greatest of All Time proudly has over 20 years of experience, over 30 major club trophies, hundreds of individual accolades, including 5 Ballon d&#x27;Ors, FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008, multiple UEFA Player of the Year awards, and European Golden Shoe awards. The <strong>41-year-old Portuguese athlete </strong>still stands strong among his peers and juniors to this day. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:800px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783075297756Cristiano Ronaldo 2026.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Cristiano Ronaldo | Photo via @cristiano</span></span></span>As he and his home country continue to march on at the<strong> 2026 World Cup</strong> (as of publishing), Cristiano continues to be the admirable athlete all 670 million of his Instagram followers love and admire (he is the most followed person on Instagram). As the captain of Team Portugal, Ronaldo shows his juniors what superior athleticism and sportsmanship should be like. </div><p>It can&#x27;t be denied that he is also one of the most good-looking athletes out there. Even at 41, an age considered &quot;senior&quot; in the sport, Cristiano continues to command attention, with his famous &quot;aura&quot; rippling through the stadium and through our screens. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:800px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783075542235Cristiano Ronaldo 6.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @cristiano</span></span></span>It&#x27;s also no secret that his discipline is top-notch when it comes to his health. He protects his body (he only has 7% body fat) and his peace in a very sacred way, so much so that his haters don&#x27;t affect him one bit—as he continues to focus on his family and his athletic career. He once said, &quot;I don&#x27;t need other athletes to motivate me. I motivate myself.&quot; We can&#x27;t agree enough!</div><p>And speaking of GOAT, he&#x27;s not just the greatest; he&#x27;s also the most good-looking of All Time! Can we get a &quot;SIUUUU&quot; right here? Cristiano at 41 is as handsome as he was when he was just starting at Manchester United, and here&#x27;s all the proof you need:</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:800px;display:block" width="800"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783079167108Cristiano Ronaldo Then and Now.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="800"/><span class="fr-inner">Cristiano Ronaldo through the years</span></span></span>Which Cristiano era is your favorite?</div><div><br/></div><div><small></small></div><div><small><em>Banner and collage photos via (right) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cristiano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cristiano</a>, (middle) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZm4-1zCG0T/?hl=en&amp;img_index=5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@maxvadkul</a> for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tmagazine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tmagazine</a>, and (left) </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/inducedrip" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@inducedrip</em></a></small></div><div></div>

<p><b>Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT: Good-Looking Of All Time—Here's proof!</b></p>

Cristiano Ronaldo Then and Now: His Incredible Transformation Through the Years

People

Fashion

Beauty

Wellness

Travel

Culture

Living

Food

Weddings

Beauty

Cristiano Ronaldo Then and Now: His Incredible Transformation Through the Years

Kate Paras-Santiago

Published July 03, 2026 07:50 PM PHT

Read More:

Beauty

Cristiano Ronaldo

World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo Transformation

Cristiano Ronaldo Young

Cristiano Ronaldo Then and Now

Cristiano Ronaldo Haircuts

Cristiano Ronaldo Earrings

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Metro.Style is your go-to destination for all things chic and stylish—featuring the latest in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, celebrity news, and inspiring stories. It's your curated guide to living your best life.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.