Vitinha vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Vitinha vs Cristiano Ronaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Vitinha and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Vitinha's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo was intense, with both players vying for the top spot in the league. The rivalry between the two players was a major talking point in the media, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the debate.
Vitinha
Key numbers
- Games playedover 1,000
- Goals scoredover 100
- Assists providedover 200
- Clean sheets keptover 500
- Trophies wonover 20
Top honours
- Portuguese league title2009
- Best Defender of the Year2009
- Portuguese Cup winner2010
- UEFA Champions League runner-up2011
- Portuguese Super Cup winner2010
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Key numbers
- Total professional appearancesOver 1,300
- Total career goalsOver 970
- Goals in UEFA Champions League140
- Goals in UEFA European Championship14
- International caps for PortugalOver 226
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA Champions League5 titles (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- FIFA Club World Cup1 title (2008)
- UEFA European Championship1 title (2016)
- Most international goals143 goals for Portugal