Cristiano Ronaldo’s public story has long been defined by elite football achievements, global fame and record-breaking statistics. Yet away from the pitch, the Portuguese forward emphasizes a role that he describes as central to his identity: fatherhood. With five children and a long-term relationship with fiancée Georgina Rodríguez, family has become a steady thread running through both his personal life and public persona.
Ronaldo’s first child, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., was born in the United States on June 17, 2010. Ronaldo has full custody of his eldest son, and over the years the pair have appeared together in family snapshots, award-show moments and training sessions. In 2025, Ronaldo celebrated his son’s selection to Portugal’s under-15 national youth squad, prompting media commentary on the possibility of a second-generation football trajectory.
In June 2017, Ronaldo welcomed twins Eva Maria dos Santos and Mateo Ronaldo via surrogate. The twins, who often feature in family photos shared by Ronaldo and Rodríguez, contribute an energetic dynamic to the household and frequently appear during birthdays, holidays and travel moments.
Later that year, on November 12, 2017, Ronaldo and Rodríguez welcomed their first child together, Alana Martina. The birth marked a turning point for the couple’s shared family life, with Rodríguez often highlighting Alana’s milestones on social media and in interviews.
In April 2022, the family faced a mix of joy and heartbreak with the arrival of another set of twins. Their daughter, Bella Esmeralda, survived and joined the family, while her twin brother, Ángel, passed away during childbirth. Ronaldo and Rodríguez publicly honored Ángel’s memory, and Bella has since become a cherished presence within the family’s day-to-day life.
Collectively, Ronaldo’s five children—Cristiano Jr., Eva, Mateo, Alana and Bella—form a blended family that shares travel, celebrations and quieter domestic moments.
Rodríguez, who is biological mother to Alana and Bella, has spoken about raising all five children with warmth, structure and affection.
