Unlike his later years where he developed a thicker, blockier core, the 2008 model had a ridiculously narrow waist. His hip-to-waist ratio was absurd.
At 6’2" (1.87m) and approximately 84kg (185 lbs), Ronaldo was tall for a winger. But unlike the bulky Adama Traoré types of today, 2008 Ronaldo was lean, sinewy, and aerodynamic. He looked like a sprinter who had accidentally wandered onto a football pitch and decided to stay. 2008+ronaldo+physique
A of how his physique evolved from 2003 to 2008 and beyond. Unlike his later years where he developed a
Ronaldo famously hated the gym when he first arrived. But by 2007, he had hired personal trainers and was staying late at Carrington. 2008 Ronaldo was lean
Estimated at 7%—significantly lower than the 10–12% average for Premier League stars.