THROUGH the years, as Cristiano Ronaldo has accrued an estimated wealth of £789million, he’s been able to splash out on luxury homes.

Life began for the Portuguese legend in a humble Madeira apartment, where he was raised and dreamed of football stardom.

44Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to swap mansions after sheep kept waking him and his familyCredit: Getty44Ronaldo and his family lived in this £6m property before the moveCristiano Ronaldo’s incredible property portfolio with a new £7m mansion in Portugal under construction

And when he achieved the almost impossible, his career path took him from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and back to the Red Devils.

Just weeks after returning to the UK, he was forced to swap mansions for a new £3million pad in Cheshire, after being kept awake by sheep and security issues prompting a change.

Of course, on the superstar wages he’s on, Ronaldo can upgrade his lifestyle at the drop of a hat.

Here’s where the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner has lived and currently resides.

Ronaldo was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in Funchal and grew up in a modest home.

He shared a small room with his brothers and sisters, living a life a far-cry away from the one he lives today.

Back in 2019, Ronaldo reportedly visited his old home to show son Cristiano Jr where he came from.

“I was so excited for him to see where I grew up,” he told TVI.

“He went up with me and there were still some of the same people who had lived there at the time.

“I was moved, if I am honest, because I didn’t expect to see those people, and that touched me a bit.”

Ronaldo continued that Cristiano Jr, who is accustomed to a more lavish lifestyle, was shocked by the size of his dad’s former bedroom.

“My son turned to me and said: ‘Papa. Did you live here?’ He could not believe it.”

44Ronaldo was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 to Maria Dolores dos Santos, a cook, and Jose Dinis Aveiro, an ex war vet in FunchalCredit: Collect44The family lived in a small apartment in MadeiraCredit: Alamy44Humble Ronaldo used to sweep the streets of his neighbourhoodMOST READ IN FOOTBALL

From 2003-2009, Ronaldo starred for Manchester United in his first spell with the club.

And like most of his team-mates at the time, he lived in the very exclusive Alderley Edge area.

The £3m mansion he called home for three of those years has five large bedrooms, his and hers dressing rooms with an en-suite, a huge garden and charming terraces.

The property also features an indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and cinema room.

When Ronaldo left the Premier League giants, he kept the property for a further nine years before finally listing it.

44Ronaldo lived in Alderley Edge for three yearsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch44The property boasts five large bedroomsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch44The kitchen features all new modern appliancesCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch44The dining room is perfect for family gatheringsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch44An indoor swimming pool completes the lavish feel of Ronaldo’s former Manchester homeCredit: Right Move / Benson BunchMADRID

Following his then-record breaking transfer to Real Madrid for £80m, a more substantial property was needed.

He chose a stunning £4.8m abode in the expensive La Finca neighbourhood, designed by renowned architect Joaquin Torres.

The pad has both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, which Ronaldo used to regularly exercise in.

The home also includes a state-of-the-art gym, equipped with treadmills, a weights section and stretching zone, so Ronaldo could keep in shape at home.

Outside, the giant plot has a football pitch next to the outside swimming pool and relaxation area with sun loungers and chairs.

Ronaldo also had the door handles monogrammed with his initials.

44Ronaldo moved from Manchester to Madrid and this stunning £4.8m houseCredit: Instagram @cristiano44The property featured its own football pitchCredit: Instagram @cristiano44There is plenty of space for Ronaldo to top up his tan on one of the many terracesCredit: Instagram @cristiano44The family regularly enjoyed the properties amenitiesCredit: Instagram @cristiano44As well as an indoor pool, there is an outdoor pool tooCredit: Instagram44The door handles were monogrammed with Ronaldo’s initialsCredit: Instagram @cristiano44A state-of-the-art gym helped Ronaldo keep in shapeCredit: Instagram @cristiano44Ronaldo’s huge driveway was able to house his expensive car collection