Ronaldo set for record-breaking EUROs campaign
There are still several records that Cristiano Ronaldo could build on or break during EURO 2024 in Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo is already a historic and ongoing record holder at the age of 39, however, there are still several records that the Portuguese striker could build on or break during the EUROs.
Ronaldo already holds the record for most appearances in European tournament history, having participated in five European Championships (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) and is set to increase that to six with Euro 2024.
CRISTIANO RONALDO SET FOR RECORD-BREAKING EUROS
The legendary former Real Madrid star is set to become the oldest player to play in a European Championship final, a record currently held by Jens Lehmann, who was 38 years and 232 days old during the 2008 finals.
However, Ronaldo’s compatriot Pepe at 41, could overtake him in setting age-related records at the tournament.
Ronaldo is also aiming to break the record for the oldest goalscorer in a EUROs final, currently held by Leonardo Bonucci, who scored aged 34 years and 71 days.
CRISTIANO RONALDO’S UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE AND GOAL RECORD:
- Most games played: 25
- Most goals scored: 14
- Most assists since 1972: Tied on 6 with Karel Poborský
- Only player to have scored in five different editions of the tournament
ALL-TIME TOP SCORER IN UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS:
- Ronaldo holds the record with 14 goals in 25 games
- Leads nearest competitor by five goals
GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS:
- Ronaldo has the most goals contributed to his tally with 20 (14 goals and 6 assists) since 1972, doubling the contributions of any other player
- Michel Platini, with 10 contributions (9 goals and 1 assist), is second only to Ronaldo
RECORD APPEARANCES IN MAJOR INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS:
- Most appearances by a European player in major tournaments (World Cup and EURO): 47
UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY:
- Ronaldo is also the oldest player to score twice in a single UEFA European Championship game: He achieved this on 23 June 2021 against France
- Four players were older when they scored goals in a UEFA European Championship, with Ivica Vastic (38 years, 257 days) the oldest
NEXT MILESTONE AT EURO 2024:
- Ronaldo,aged 39 years and 134 days during Portugal’s first group game against the Czech Republic, is aiming to become the oldest goalscorer in the championship’s history
CURRENT RECORD FOR OLDEST EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER:
- Arnold Mühren won with the Netherlands aged 37 years and 23 days
- As the Euro 2024 final approaches, Ronaldo, at 39, could become the oldest player to win the European Championship UEFA, surpassing Mühren’s record
Statistical analysis performer by vivaposta.