The Portuguese superstar has long been associated with the iconic No.7 for both club and country, let's takes a look at the origins of that choice
Cristano Ronaldo has become synonymous with the iconic No.7 shirt, first wearing the number in his Manchester United days and continuing the tradition during his time at Real Madrid and, now, Juventus.
The Portuguese superstar – also known as CR7 – has turned his name and digit into an international brand, and it's hard to remember that he was ever associated with another number.
The 33-year-old even took up the number when he arrived at Juventus despite it being occupied by Juan Cuadrado, and has been wearing the shirt for both club and country for years.
But why does Ronaldo wear the No.7, and for how long has he been wearing it? let's takes a look.
Why does Ronaldo wear No.7?
Ronaldo has long been associated with the number 7, which has also helped him create the global brand of 'CR7'.
Though the Portuguese striker has become synonymous with the number, it wasn't his favoured shirt of choice until he arrived at Manchester United.
He wore the No.28 during his time at Sporting and it was only when he signed for the Red Devils in 2004, when then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to take the iconic shirt due to his belief that Ronaldo would be able to reach the same heights as those who had previously worn the number, that a new era was opened.
The striker arrived at Old Trafford asking to wear his favoured choice of 28, but Ferguson talked him into taking the seven jersey that was worn by such greats as David Beckham, George Best and Eric Cantona.
Sure enough, Ronaldo set the Premier League on fire, ravaging opposition defences, and it was in England where he won his first Ballon d'Or award in 2008 after scoring 42 goals in a single season.
When he moved to Real Madrid in 2009, he wore No.9 until the No.7 shirt was vacated by the legendary Raul who left to play for Schalke.
Since then, Ronaldo's No.7 shirt has become iconic, and the striker even took the number from Juan Cuadrado following his switch to Juventus earlier on in the summer. Cuadrado now wears No.16.
He has also worn the No.7 shirt on Portugal national team duty, first wearing the No.17 when playing alongside the legendary Figo in the 2004 European Championships.
After Figo retired, however, Ronaldo once again claimed the talismanic No.7.
Football aside, the number 7 has long been associated with luck and fortune.
CR7ICON
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nedcdemou
236
since my child hood I have been following Ronaldo I call him my father because I don't have a father.Ronaldo made me to love football I will never live Ronaldo.2009 I supported barca yeah because I don't love real Madrid buh I still support Ronaldo alone in Madrid. when ever its barca vs madrid I pray for Ronaldo to score a hat-trick buh barca to win 4-3 that is it. buh right now I my life I I will say I support Ronaldo alone not a football club because he has been my motivation since my life.when I was a kid u know because u are a kid they will not allow u to go into football center to watch, buh I hide to go and watch my father playing so I can also perform like him. Ronaldo am telling u father u will win another champions league in juve and u gonna win seven ballon dor before u close your career. God help u
as_win10
156
CR7 is all beacuse of Sir Alex Ferguson
Emchi
126
The addition of 02 (which is the month) and 05(which is the day)= 7. Legend of football 7. I hail ooo...!
freefair
90
Cristano Ronaldo has become synonymous with the iconic No.7 shirt, first wearing the number in his Manchester United days and continuing the tradition during his time at Real Madrid and, now, Juventus. The Portuguese superstar – also known as CR7 – has turned his name and digit into an international brand, and it's hard to remember that he was ever associated with another number. The 33-year-old even took up the number when he arrived at Juventus despite it being occupied by Juan Cuadrado, and has been wearing the shirt for both club and country for years. But why does Ronaldo wear the No.7, and for how long has he been wearing it? let's takes a look.
Madrista_forever
67
I hear no 7 I see CR7,Beckham,Raul,Figo I hear 9 I see Ronaldo,lewondoski,Torres I hear no 10 I see leo,Luka,ronaldinho, man some numbers are special and there are players who make them thier private like CR7,LM10 and R9 you can't do anything but just admire and love for they did and what they are doing on the pitch.
umersameer
64
Since then, Ronaldo's No.7 shirt has become iconic, and the striker even took the number from Juan Cuadrado following his switch to Juventus earlier on in the summer. Cuadrado now wears No.16. He has also worn the No.7 shirt on Portugal national team duty, first wearing the No.17 when playing alongside the legendary Figo in the 2004 European Championships.
Fred04
48
Point of correction All football, when he came to Manchester united, he couldn't wear the number 7 Jersey because it has been already occupied by legendary David Beckham, so he wore the number 17 Jersey, till David Beckham left for Real Madrid, after Beckham left, C. Ronaldo has to pick the number 7.