Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers in history, turns 40 today. He is still playing, still scoring goals and has not displayed even the slightest hint of wanting to retire. To mark the occasion, The Athletic has come up with 40 stats, facts and pieces of trivia about the Portuguese forward and his remarkable career.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 40th birthday on Wednesday, an age where most footballers have long retired or struggle to stay competitive. Ronaldo, however, continues to defy odds and expectations,

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 923 goals in his long, trophy-laden career. But since 2013, those goals have been followed a now infamous celebration called the "Siuuu."

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 on Wednesday and is sure to celebrate as only he knows how. A huge night out in Riyadh beckons: lock up your mineral water. Perhaps there will be some indulgences too; 40 birthday chin-ups?