Cristiano Ronaldo In 2008: A One-Man Sweep Compared To 2024’s Shared Spotlight

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest goal-scorer in the history of football and has become a distant self of what he used to be but his legacy has been etched in golden words in the legends of the sport. 

Ronaldo has experienced great calendar years and even greater business years but his absolute best came in the Red jersey of Manchester United in 2008, when he used to play as midfielder.

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At a point, in the present where the different accolades and awards are shared by different people.

Let us look at the winners of last year’s awards. 

Award / TitleWinnerClub / Nation
The Best (FIFA Men’s Player)Vinícius Jr.Real Madrid / Brazil
Ballon d’OrRodriManchester City / Spain
UEFA Best Player in EuropeVinícius Jr.Real Madrid / Brazil
European Golden BootHarry KaneBayern Munich / England
Club World CupVinícius Jr.Real Madrid
Community ShieldErling HaalandManchester City
Premier LeagueErling HaalandManchester City
UEFA Champions LeagueVinícius Jr.Real Madrid
PFA Young Player of the YearCole PalmerChelsea / England
PFA Players’ Player of the YearPhil FodenManchester City / England
Premier League Golden BootErling HaalandManchester City
FIFA Puskás AwardAlejandro GarnachoManchester United / Argentina

These might be impressive but here are the titles that Cristiano Ronaldo won in 2008, alone.

Cristiano Ronaldo In 2008: A One-Man Sweep Compared To 2024’s Shared Spotlight
Cristiano Ronaldo In 2008 A One-Man Sweep Compared To 2024’s, Credits- Twitter
Award / TitleAchievementClub/Nation
FIFA World Player of the YearWinnerPortugal
Ballon d’OrWinnerPortugal
UEFA Best Player in EuropeWinnerPortugal
European Golden BootWinner (Top Scorer in Europe)Manchester United
Club World CupChampionManchester United
Community ShieldWinnerManchester United
Premier LeagueChampion (2007–08 Season)Manchester United
UEFA Champions LeagueWinnerManchester United
PFA Young Player of the YearWinnerManchester United
PFA Players’ Player of the YearWinnerManchester United
Premier League Golden BootWinner (Top Scorer)Manchester United
FIFA Puskás AwardWinner (for goal vs. Porto, 2009)**Manchester United

Note: The Puskás Award was given in 2009, but it was for a goal scored during the 2008/09 season.

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