Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most exciting footballers of his generation. Starring at youth level on his home island of Madeira, his spirit and natural flair took him into the Sporting Lisbon first team, attracting the interest of Manchester United, who bought him in the summer 2003. His dazzling footwork, showmanship and eye for goal not only inspired United two Premiership titles, but he was United's only player to score in normal time in the 2008 Champions League Final, which the Reds won to put the finishing touches to a remarkable double-winning season. His incredible top-scoring season was further rewarded by scooping the PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year double, for the second year running. Hailed in many quarters as the world's best footballer, and a man who always provokes a reaction, this book tells the incredible story of a player at the peak of his game.

Tom Oldfield is freelance sports writer specialising in football. He has written for several national newspapers and magazines. A graduate of the University of Nottingham, he is a lifelong Manchester United supporter and played many years of youth football. This is his second book.