Everybody needs and support system at some point in life and, for Cristiano Ronaldo, his siblings are usually there to defend him against his detractors. He once declared that, “If you don’t have family, life will be very, very tough.”
Sometimes they have even gone as far as becoming “keyboard warriors”, and have taken on people who slander their accomplished brother on social media.
Of course, Ronaldo is the superstar and the most popular in the family, but wouldn’t you want to know more about his siblings? This article is here to provide you with exactly that information.
How many siblings does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Ronaldo has three siblings, two girls and a boy, and he is the youngest among them. His oldest sister is Elma Aveiro and the other is Katia Aveiro.
Meanwhile, his only brother is named Hugo Aveiro, who is also reported to have played football at some point but abandoned the sport as he grew older.
Who are Cristiano Ronaldo’s siblings?
Elma Aveiro is most known among Ronaldo’s siblings due to her presence on social media. She’s regularly on Instagram defending her brother and recently leapt to the defence of the footballer after it emerged that he had smashed the phone of an Everton fan following a Premier League game in April.
Katia Aveiro, who is 44 years old, is less confrontative but has also always had her brother’s back, while Hugo Aveiro has a negligent social media presence after also battling alcohol before turning a new leaf.
What do Cristiano Ronaldo’s siblings do for a living?
Elma is involved in the sale of jewellery. In 2020, she collaborated with a London-based designer to launch the ‘Made in England’ jewellery range.
Katia is also a singer, businesswoman and a digital influencer. Ronaldo has in the past promoted Katia’s work on his social media handles, while urging his millions of followers to follow his sister.
Hugo has a quieter life among Ronaldo’s siblings and currently manages the CR7 museum in Madeira, Portugal.
Does Cristiano Ronaldo share the same parents with his siblings?
Yes, Ronaldo shares the same parents with his siblings.
