Ronaldo Is Portugal’s Best Player Ever – Cancelo

Portugal defender Joao Cancelo has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player the national team has ever had. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

Speaking following Sunday’s win over Norway, which sent them six points clear of Denmark at the top of the group, Cancelo stated that he hopes the current controversy is resolved amicably in the coming days.

He added that 4 consecutive victories in the UEFA Nations League is impressive after the underwhelming performance at the 2026 World Cup.

His words, “Cristiano is our captain, the best player Portugal has ever had.

Things will certainly end in the best way [with him] but the important thing is the four victories.”

Nuno Mendes added, “Any player who comes to the national team is welcome, obviously. If Cris returns, we’ll be here to receive him with open arms.”

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on 5 February 1985 in the São Pedro parish of Funchal, the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira, and grew up in the nearby parish of Santo António. He is the fourth and youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Viveiros da Aveiro, who worked as a cook in the hospitality industry and a cleaning woman, and José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener at the Junta de Freguesia of Santo António and part-time kit man for football club Andorinha.

Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United was completed on 12 August 2003, too late for the 2003 FA Community Shield but in time for their game against Bolton Wanderers on the opening day of the 2003–04 season, and made him the first Portuguese player to sign for the club.

Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee at the time of £80 million (€94 million). His contract, which ran until 2015, was worth €11 million per year and contained a €1 billion buy-out clause.