An expert has explained why the Al-Nassr star is the "greatest example of all" and why Cristiano Ronaldo is still in excellent form despite turning forty.
At the ripe old age of forty, Ronaldo is still going strong after an incredible career. Even though his career is ending, the Portugal legend has not shown many indications of slowing down. He is predicted to play "well into his forties" and reach his target of 1,000 career goals.
The Portugal international has played frequently for Al-Nassr and the national team in the Saudi Pro League and has avoided major injuries throughout his career. When asked how Ronaldo stays in such good shape as he ages, Rafael Oliveira, a professor of exercise physiology, gave several explanations for his injury-free streak.
"Cristiano definitely has good genetic indications to prevent so many injuries, without a doubt," Oliveira told O Jogo. Additionally, some athletes are more prone to injury or sustain injuries regularly, regardless of how much they train," he stated.
I can not comment because I have not examined him. He has some analysis footage, but I can not say for sure, I imagine that he has a near-perfect running technique, whereas other players likely do not have these skills as well-honed and are also more likely to sustain injuries."
In addition, Oliviera talked about Ronaldo's "healing tactics" and how his "high levels of muscle mass and very low levels of fat mass" and remarkable "willpower" are essential to his physical health.
He went on to say: "I believe he is the best example of all in terms of professionalism, and there must have been very few instances in Cristiano's life where he did not adhere to these norms in a very meticulous manner. You can therefore reach that age and continue to function really well after that.
With six goals in his past four games for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is currently playing well for the Saudi team. On Friday against Al-Feiha, he will be looking to score his first goal as a 40-year-old.