What is Cristiano Ronaldo's nickname?

Cristiano Ronaldo's best-known nickname is CR7. The name combines the initials of Cristiano Ronaldo with the number 7, the shirt number most closely associated with his career.

Ronaldo wore number 7 at Manchester United after initially joining the club in 2003. Although the shirt had previously belonged to famous players such as David Beckham, Ronaldo embraced the number and turned it into a global personal brand. He later wore 7 for Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal whenever available.

The nickname became especially prominent during his Manchester United years, when his speed, goalscoring and increasingly polished technique transformed him from a promising winger into a superstar. CR7 branding now appears on clothing, footwear, fragrances and other commercial products connected with the footballer.

A common mix-up comes from Ronaldo's brief early period at Real Madrid, where he wore number 9 because number 7 was held by club captain Raúl. Even then, CR7 remained his established nickname, and he reclaimed the number after Raúl left.