The Football Player

The statue of the footballer, in Funchal

The statue of the footballer pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, the most famous child of Funchal. The Funchal audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this world figure of sport, born in Madeira, and the museum dedicated to him.

The famous child of Madeira

Funchal is the birthplace of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers in history. A statue pays tribute to him on the seafront, near the museum dedicated to him, the CR7 museum, where his career, his trophies and his awards are traced. A true pride of the island, the champion has become a world ambassador of Madeira. The statue and the museum attract many visitors and celebrate the exceptional journey of this child of the country.

What to see

You admire the statue of Cristiano Ronaldo on the seafront and you can discover, nearby, the CR7 museum that traces his career, his trophies and his awards. The statue celebrates the most famous child of Funchal. It is a stop for lovers of sport and the curious, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The statue of the footballer lies on the seafront of Funchal, reachable on foot. The statue is an open-air monument, freely visible at all times; the neighbouring CR7 museum follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements to visit the museum.

Who is honoured by the statue of the footballer in Funchal?

Cristiano Ronaldo, born in Funchal, one of the greatest footballers in history; a museum, the CR7, is dedicated to him nearby, on the seafront.

Where is the statue of the footballer?

On the seafront of Funchal, in Madeira.