4 reasons for Cristiano Ronaldo's superhuman longevity
Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon. It seems failure has not been able to touch him in the last 15 years. Cristiano's staggering statistics baffles many - but what's truly sensational is how he has managed to cement his legacy as one of the best players in the world for more than a decade.
Cristiano Ronaldo won everything there is to win with Manchester United before moving to Real Madrid. After moving to Spain, he became the greatest goalscorer of Los Blancos in just nine seasons.
He is the leading scorer in the Champions League with 121 goals in 158 appearances and helped Real Madrid win a plethora of trophies, including three consecutive Champions League titles.
While many great players of previous generations conquered the world, Cristiano's consistency and longevity are matched by very few. He will be 34 years old in the next week but he is still the top scorer of Serie A with 17 goals for Juventus.
Without further ado, let us evaluate the four reasons which kept Cristiano at his very best for more than a decade.
#4 Fitness Freak
We are all familiar with Ronaldo's alien-like capabilities on the pitch. The 33-year-old superstar is showing signs of slowing down but he is determined to play till 40 and not fade away. Almost a year ago, his medical report showed that he has the body of a 20-year-old, which is astonishing for any human being.
The test by Juventus' medical team revealed that he has a total body mass of 7 percent. For a footballer of his age, 10 percent is the average. Ronaldo has a muscle mass of 50 percent, while the average is 46 percent. Amazingly, Cristiano also recorded the fastest sprint in last year’s World Cup in Russia, a speed of 33.98 km per hour.
The mind-boggling fitness revelations only depict Cristiano's insane focus to his fitness. We all know how he took ice baths early in the morning and did other courageous training regimes to turn his skinny avatar into an absolute beast at Manchester United. This surely played a huge role in his career and helped him stay afloat at his very best over the last decade.