Cristiano Ronaldo's 7 Greatest Guinness World Records After Milestone 200th Portugal Cap

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a habit of breaking records on a regular basis and still continues to do so.

The 38-year-old received another Guinness World Records certificate on Tuesday after he became the first male player to reach 200 international appearances.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner celebrated the milestone by scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute, as Portugal pipped Iceland 1-0 in European Championships qualifier.

Ronaldo was honoured by Guinness World Records before the kickoff for reaching 200 games for Portugal almost 20 years after his debut, per Sportskeeda.

The Real Madrid and Manchester United legend has made an impact at every club he joined, and his recent move to Al-Nassr seems to have gone well so far.

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On that note, Sports Brief looks at the seven greatest Guinness World Records held by the Portuguese phenom.

LaLiga's most successful penalty taker

Ronaldo is the team's designated penalty taker whenever he is on the field. During his nine years at Real Madrid, during which he won many trophies, fans began to refer to him as 'Penaldo' because of his ability from the spot.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner with Los Blancos took an astounding 72 penalties in La Liga alone. He converted 61 of them, making him Spain's most successful spot kick taker in history, per Diario AS.

Hugo Sanchez, another legendary Real Madrid player, comes in second place with 56 goals from penalty kicks.

Oldest player with hat-trick

Ronaldo has long served as Portugal's talisman and superstar, and the forward once again proved his talent at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In a group stage match against Spain, he scored a hat-trick at the age of 33 to ensure his country drew the match 3-3.

With this hat-trick, which also included a free kick, the attacker seriously troubled the Spanish defence, proving he was still going strong. Along with Patrik Schick of the Czech Republic, the 38-year-old was also the top scorer at Euro 2020.

Consecutive Champions League games scored

Ronaldo has amassed both team and individual trophies at an incredible rate, making him one of the most decorated players in the history of the game. The former Juventus star holds the record for scoring in 11 straight UEFA Champions League games.

Ronaldo accomplished this feat while playing for Real Madrid, arguably the best team in the world at the time. He was frequently the difference-maker as the Spanish giants won three straight UCL titles with his assistance. Only a select few players can match the incredible consistency of the Portugal international.

Most-viewed male athlete Wikipedia page

Ronaldo is one of the most well-known athletes in the world, even outside of the football community. His social media presence has been well-documented.

He is one of the most popular athletes in the world, and over the years, his social media sponsorship deals have received extensive media coverage. Ronaldo's Wikipedia page is no different. It is the most viewed for a male athlete, and this record is not surprising.

Most goals in European competitions

Ronaldo's time at Real Madrid was truly spectacular, and the forward frequently set records while playing for the team. The 2013–14 season saw the star, as the all-time leading scorer for Real Madrid, set yet another record.

The former Sporting CP star became the player with the most goals in European club competitions in a single season after scoring 17 goals in just 11 Champions League appearances that year. Real Madrid won the coveted title that year, proving his efforts were not in vain.

Most goals in international matches

Following his two goals against the Republic of Ireland in 2021, Ronaldo surpassed all other male football players to hold the title of top international scorer. Along the way, the Manchester United player broke Ali Daei's record.

As of right now, Ronaldo has scored 123 goals in 200 games for Portugal, a record that doesn't seem likely to be broken any time soon.

The 38-year-old takes good care of himself, and his health and longevity have frequently been praised. Ronaldo, who shows no signs of slowing down, appears destined to increase his total of goals scored for his country.

Most liked athlete on Facebook

There is no rival for Ronaldo's popularity. Everyone is interested in learning more about him and follows his social media to stay up to date, which is why his Facebook has a staggering 146 million followers as of January 5, 2020.

On the social network platform, he is also the most-liked football player. Since 2016, the Portuguese star has held this record, and he'll likely continue to do so for many years to come.