Youth Career

Ronaldo joined his first football club, CF Andorinha, at the age of 8. He later moved to Nacional da Madeira, where he developed his skills and gained recognition for his exceptional talent.

In 1993, Ronaldo joined the youth academy of Sporting CP, a Portuguese football club, at the age of 8. Sporting CP's youth academy was known for producing talented players, and Ronaldo quickly established himself as one of the most promising young players.