Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football superstar, has an illustrious career and still maintains his form even at the age of 39. The EURO 2024 finals may be the last chance for Ronaldo to once again affirm its level on the international playing field. Besides, Ronaldo is also considered an indispensable figure in Germany because of the following roles.

Leadership Role on the Portuguese National Team

With experience and competitive spirit, Ronaldo will certainly continue to act as the spiritual leader of the Portuguese team. He will lead and inspire young teammates, helping them be more confident when entering intense matches.

As Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said of Ronaldo: “You won’t find a better example for young players than Ronaldo, a player who has played 200 international matches and is still the last Leave the training ground, comply with all nutrition, body and injury prevention standards to the maximum extent.” 
Coach Roberto Martinez has always appreciated Ronaldo’s role in the Portuguese team. Photo: Getty

Goalhunting Instinct

Ronaldo has always been known for his excellent scoring ability. Although age may affect his speed and agility, his finishing skills and positional ability are still formidable. Ronaldo can continue to be Portugal’s main attacker, scoring important goals from set situations, corners, and even high balls.

At Al Nassr, last season Ronaldo was the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League with 35 goals, he even broke the previous record of 34 goals set by Abderrazak Hamdallah in the 2019/20 season. This shows how the Portuguese superstar still maintains his desire and formidable goal-scoring ability.
Ronaldo maintains impressive form at Al Nassr Club. Photo: Getty

Tactical Role

With tactical intelligence, Ronaldo can not only act as a scorer but also participate in building the team’s play. He can drop deeper to attract the attention of the opposing defense, creating space for young teammates like João Félix or Rafael Leão to exploit.

Fighting spirit

Ronaldo’s competitive spirit is always a strong point, especially in important matches. His determination and desire to win can be a great source of motivation for the entire team. Ronaldo will not give up easily and will fight until the last moment to bring glory to Portugal.

The Portuguese coach also emphasized this:   “I realized that Ronaldo is always different from others, that he has desire. Usually a player will retire when they feel something is wrong. Yes, in Ronaldo’s case, he is ready to contribute whatever the national team needs, which is his fighting spirit and desire.”
Spirit and desire are what Portugal needs in Ronaldo. Photo: Getty

Records and Achievements

Ronaldo holds many records at previous EUROs, and EURO 2024 could be an opportunity for him to set new records. He could become the oldest player to score at a EURO, increasing record number of goals in EURO finals or the captain who has won the Euro championship the most times…

Influence Off the Field

Not only on the field, Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence also spreads off the field. His appearance at EURO 2024 will certainly attract the attention of global media and fans, helping to enhance the image and appeal of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo is still a huge icon of world football, and his presence at EURO 2024 promises to bring many memorable moments. Even though he is at the final stage of his career, with talent, experience and desire to win, Ronaldo can continue to shine and make an important contribution to the success of the Portuguese team. The fans will certainly expect and follow his every step in this tournament.