Qatar 2022: Ronaldo Makes Fifth World Cup Selection As Portugal Boss Names Squad

Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has made Portugal’s squad World Cup list for the fifth time in his career.

The Five-time Ballon d’Or winner who was selected in Portugal’s 26-man squad for Qatar made his World cup debut in 2006, under the captaincy of Luis Figo.

The team managed by manager Fernando Santos includes 10 players from the Premier League, along with the former Real Madrid attacker.

The list also includes club teammates Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, as well as Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, and Joao Cancelo of Manchester City.

The squad also features Joao Palhinha of Fulham, Matheus Nunes, and Ruben Neves, as well as Jose Sa of Wolves from the premier league.

Three Wolves stars made the team, but also, some expected stars in the squad list missed out on the chance to compete on the global stage in Qatar.

The lineup did not include international players like  Nelson Semedo and Goncalo Guedes, as well as veteran Joao Moutinho.

The full Squad includes:

Goalkeepers: Jose Sa, Rui Patricio, Diogo Costa.

Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro.

Midfielders: William, Ruben Neves, Joao Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Otavio, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Mario.

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao, Ricardo Horta, Andre Silva, Goncalo Ramos