Ronaldo Voted FIFA World Player of the Year and European Player of Year . He has also represented Portugal at the both Olympic and European finals . Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 . After a phenomenal 2007/2008 season , in which he scored 42 goals for Manchester United in all competitions , he was voted FIFA and FIFPro World Player of the Year and European Player of the Year . 23-year - old scored 42 goals in all competitions for his club in 2007/8 season .
Ronaldo Voted FIFA World Player of the Year and European Player of Year . He has also represented Portugal at the both Olympic and European finals . Ronaldo was signed by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 . 23-year - old scored 42 goals in all competitions for his club in 2007/8 season .