Match boots issued for/worn by Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid, 2011/12 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t just break records, lift trophies, or create masterpieces on the pitch, he redefined what it means to be a captain.

His first time wearing the armband came in 2007, during a friendly against Brazil. He was just 22. But in his eyes, there already burned that relentless hunger — the kind that never fades. From that moment on, Portugal didn’t just have a superstar, it had a true leader.

Few moments in sports history match the intensity of that night on July 10, 2016. The Euro final. Cristiano, injured and forced to leave the pitch. But he didn’t disappear. He stood there, on the edge of the field, armband still on, heart in his throat: urging, shouting, leading with every fiber of his being. And when the final whistle blew and Portugal were crowned European champions, CR7 lifted the trophy through tears. Not for himself, but for his people.

In 2019, during the inaugural UEFA Nations League, it was once again Cristiano who carried the team. A hat-trick in the semi-final, glory in the final. The years went by, but his fire? Untouched.

Then came 2025. Forty years old, still on the pitch, still captain. In the final against Spain, he scored the equalizer before being subbed off due to injury. He didn’t need to finish the match: his energy stayed behind. Portugal triumphed on penalties. Another cup. Another chapter in the legend.

Three major trophies. One constant truth: when the armband is on Cristiano Ronaldo’s arm, nothing is impossible.

Even at Real Madrid, on the rare occasions he wore the captain’s armband, the team never lost. In Saudi Arabia, he's now the beacon of Al-Nassr, leading both on and off the field. At Juventus and Manchester United, even without the title, he led anyway, with the right gesture at the right moment, with the fire in his eyes, with the natural authority of someone born to lead.

For Cristiano, being a captain was never a title, it was a duty. A silent pact with his teammates. A sacred bond with his fans. He didn’t need to raise his voice. He led by example, through presence, and sacrifice.

He’s scored in every stadium. Worn every badge with pride. Spoken the universal language of leadership. And with every goal, every assist, every arm raised toward the sky, he built something bigger than a career.

This memorabilia is part of the match supply made available to players during official competitions and is different in its features in relation to the ones sold in fanshops, it could have been worn during the match and washed after the end of the match or prepared for the match but then not used.

These boots feature an exclusive customization for the Portuguese phenomenon: “CR” on both boots.

With this model, he scored a memorable hat-trick in a Madrid derby in 2012. During that season, he reached 40 goals in the Spanish league, becoming the first player ever to score 40 goals in two consecutive seasons. This model of boots became so iconic that Nike decided to release a special edition in 2016.

Technical details:

• Custom boots for Cristiano Ronaldo
• Sponsor Nike
• Model Mercurial