Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Serie A champions Juventus from Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo, five-times world player of the year, has signed for Juventus from Real Madrid, the La Liga club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ronaldo, who joined Real from Manchester United in 2008 for a then world record 80 million pounds, is the Spanish club’s all-time top scorer with 451 goals in all competitions and won two La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies with them.

Fuelled by his renowned drive for success, the superstar winger-turned-striker has shattered records in Spanish and European football following his mega-money move from Manchester United in 2009.

And with a nine-season stint at Los Blancos now behind him, Portugal’s most prolific product will set about stamping his legacy on Serie A.

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Here are just some of the stunning figures that capture the impact Ronaldo has had in his career to date, and could yet have at his new home.

Here are just some of the stunning figures that capture the impact Ronaldo has had in his career to date, and could yet have at his new home: 

658 – In his 915 appearances as a professional, Ronaldo has returned an exceptional average of 0.7 goals per game - hitting 658 in total.

152 – The five-time Champions League winner has scored more goals between the 76th and 90th minutes of matches than in any other 15-minute period.

69 – The 33-year-old’s most prolific single campaign was in 2011-12, when he plundered 69 goals in his third season at Madrid.

450 – No player in history has scored more competitive goals for Real Madrid than the Portugal superstar - NB. Madrid claim Ronaldo’s tally stands at 451.

10 – Juve will be relieved to have Ronaldo on their side with his all-time tally against them having reached double figures last term, more than any other Champions League opponent.

120 – The Bianconeri’s hopes of breaking through for a Champions League title since 1996 will surely be aided by their acquisition of the competition’s all-time top scorer.