Round 9 of the Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr defeated Al Khaleej 4-1. In the dying moments of the game, Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo received a cross from his teammate and completed an extremely difficult overhead kick in the penalty area.
This season, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been on a scoring spree with Al Nassr FC, and his physical fitness remains astonishing for someone of his age. On Monday, data recorded by the Whoop band he wears—released in collaboration with the brand—was still surprising.
Late Monday night, the smart band company partnering with Ronaldo published the 40-year-old Portuguese star’s physical data. The figures show that Ronaldo’s biological age is 12 years younger than his actual age, currently standing at 28.7.
To reach this conclusion, nine of Ronaldo’s "parameters related to sleep, exercise, and physical condition" were analyzed. Sleep quality and quantity, physical activity, heart rate zones, weight… all these data were taken into account. For Ronaldo, who has always adhered to an extremely strict lifestyle and relentlessly pursued peak performance, these numbers undoubtedly delighted him.
The company explained: “Ronaldo’s biometric data shows that his body is optimized to achieve optimal sleep, recovery, performance, and longevity.”
Through the analysis of HOMA-IR (an indicator used to measure the body’s efficiency in using insulin to produce energy), Ronaldo demonstrated "elite-level metabolic control, which fuels muscles, stabilizes physical fitness, and extends athletic lifespan." Meanwhile, the Portuguese legend’s hemoglobin levels “reflect extraordinary endurance and aerobic capacity even in the late stages of matches.”
On Sunday, the Portuguese star showed fans that even at 40, he can still score a brilliant bicycle kick to secure Al Nassr’s ninth consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League.
In the Saudi Pro League scoring charts, Ronaldo also ranks second with 10 goals, only one less than his teammate João Félix.
