1 Required for building and repair of body tissues (including muscle) 2  Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins.  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function.
Previous Game. Player Profile. A much-vaunted prodigy when snapped up by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, Ronaldo is now, alongside Lionel Messi, the best-known player on the planet, and a hero for Real Madrid and Portugal.
Also known as. born. Cristiano Ronaldo, in full Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born February 5, 1985, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal) Portuguese football (soccer) forward who was one of the greatest players of his generation. Ronaldoâs father, JosÃ© Dinis Aveiro, was the equipment manager for the local club Andorinha.