He was so unknown at the time that the commentator called him another player's name... 🤯
In September of that year, Ronaldo would make his competitive senior debut for Sporting against Braga in the Primeira Liga - aged just 17 years, seven months, and 25 days.
He would go on to score his first competitive goal for the club the following month, bagging a brace against Moreirense in a 3-0 win for Sporting. A year later, Ronaldo would move to Manchester United in a £12.2m deal, with then Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson describing him as"one of the most exciting young players" he had ever seen.Ronaldo has scored just once this season Ronaldo has had to make do with a bit-part role under new manager Erik ten Hag, after handing in a transfer request and missing the majority of pre-season.
He will no doubt be hoping to add to his goals tally when United return to action after the international break against rivals Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday.
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