Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo’s first and second spells at Manchester United
2 years, 2 months ago

Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo’s first and second spells at Manchester United

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo’s unhappy season at Manchester United continued as he remained on the bench throughout defeat to Manchester City, prompting former captain Roy Keane to accuse the club of disrespect. That exalted figure – which he surpassed in some seasons with Real Madrid but is in line with the most prolific shooting seasons for his long-time rival Lionel Messi and exceeds any mark achieved by the likes of Harry Kane or Robert Lewandowski – translated into his goal tally, thanks to converting almost 10 per cent of his shots in both 2006-07 and 2008-09, when he scored 17 and 18 league goals respectively. Adding in this season, 9.1 per cent of Ronaldo’s touches since returning to the club have been shots, up just slightly on 8.9 per cent over his prolific scoring seasons before leaving. He scored almost 42 per cent of United’s 57 league goals, breaking 40 per cent for the second time after 2007-08, and his effect on their win percentage was striking.

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6 months, 1 week ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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7 months ago
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
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10 months, 2 weeks ago
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11 months, 3 weeks ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal
1 year, 3 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 6 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner in his record 200th appearance for Portugal
1 year, 6 months ago
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1 year, 6 months ago
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1 year, 9 months ago
Ronaldo breaks record, scores double as Portugal beats Liechtenstein
1 year, 9 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks All-Time Men's International Caps Record
1 year, 9 months ago
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1 year, 9 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Manchester United exit: ‘I’m a better man’
1 year, 9 months ago
‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo
1 year, 10 months ago
'Don't use my name to attack Cristiano': Bruno Fernandes releases angry Ronaldo statement after Manchester derby win
1 year, 11 months ago
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1 year, 11 months ago
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1 year, 11 months ago
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2 years ago
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2 years ago
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2 years ago
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2 years, 1 month ago
Manchester United releases Cristiano Ronaldo after his criticism of club
2 years, 1 month ago
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2 years, 1 month ago

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