Cristiano Ronaldo: 372 Days, 9 Trophies
LEAPYGUIDE.COM - One year later really became the triumph of Cristiano Ronaldo. In a period of approximately one year, Ronaldo won nine trophies at various levels.
Ronaldo has just won the Champions League with Real Madrid. The Portuguese player became a star in the final against Juventus on Sunday (4/6/2017), scoring two goals to help Madrid win 4-1.
If pulled back, it is the ninth trophy achieved by Ronaldo in the past year. Precisely, Ronaldo won nine trophies - from individual level, club, to national team - in 372 days.
The only trophy to be missed by Ronaldo is the European Super Cup. Although Madrid came out as champions, Ronaldo did not get into the squad because of injury.
Here are the trophies won by Ronaldo in the last year as summarized ESPN FC:
28 May 2016: Champions League 2015/2016
Madrid won the Champions League after defeating Atletico Madrid in the final round. In the top party at the San Siro to be completed on the penalty shootout, Ronaldo scored a penalty victory for Madrid.
July 10, 2016: European Cup 2016
Ronaldo finally won his first major trophy with the Portuguese national team. He took Portugal to win the European Cup in 2016 despite only appearing 25 minutes in the final against France.
August 25, 2016: Europe's Best Player 2015/2016
After winning two titles in three months - the Champions League and the European Cup - Ronaldo was rewarded with the Best Player award in Europe by UEFA. He outperformed Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann.
December 12, 2016: Ballon d'Or
Years of scintillating Ronaldo back can be rewarded. This time he won the Ballon d'Or 2016 ahead of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. It was the fourth Ballon d'Or for Ronaldo throughout his career.
December 18, 2016: Club World Cup
One more trophy won by Ronaldo at the end of 2016. Ronaldo led Madrid won the Club World Cup by defeating Kashima Antlers in the final. Madrid got behind 1-2 before Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to bring his side a dramatic win.
January 9, 2017: FIFA World Player of 2016
Ronaldo is back to recognition as the best in the world. This time FIFA reward Ronaldo with the World Player of the Year award which is no longer one with the Ballon d'Or. The Portuguese player was again ahead of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann.
March 20, 2017: Portugal's Best Player
Ronaldo also gained recognition in his country, Portugal. He was voted Portugal's Player of the Year for all his successes in 2016. Ronaldo outclassed Rui Patricio and Pepe.
May 21, 2017: La Liga 2016/2017
Ronaldo ended his five-year wait for the La Liga title. Despite the fierce resistance from Barcelona until the last week, Madrid finally came out as champions through victory over Malaga in the last week.
3 June 2017: Champions League 2016/2017
Ronaldo returned to Madrid to win the Champions League. This time he scored twice to help Madrid win 4-1 over Juventus in the final. This success also makes Madrid the first team to defend the Champions League title.