How to Create Your Own Cristiano Ronaldo in FIFA: A Detailed Guide

Want to dominate the virtual pitch with your own version of Cristiano Ronaldo? While EA Sports provides their rendition of the Portuguese legend, creating a custom player allows you to tailor his abilities and appearance to your liking. This guide will walk you through the process of crafting a player that embodies the essence of CR7 in FIFA.

Before You Begin

This guide is applicable to most recent FIFA titles (FIFA 22, FIFA 23, and FC 24). You’ll be using the ‘Create Player’ feature, which is usually found within the ‘Customize’ or ‘Edit Teams’ section of the main menu. It’s important to understand that while we aim for accuracy, you won’t be able to perfectly replicate Ronaldo’s real-life stats and traits. FIFA’s systems have limitations. However, this will get you as close as possible.

Step-by-Step Creation Process

1. Player Basics

• Name: Enter ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’ (or a variation if you prefer, like CR7).
• First Name: Cristiano
• Last Name: Ronaldo
• Nickname: You can optionally add ‘CR7’ or another suitable nickname.
• Country: Portugal
• League & Team: Select the league and team you’d like your Ronaldo to play for. For realism, you could choose his current team, or a team where he previously played.
• Position: ST (Striker) – This is his primary role. You can also try LW (Left Wing), though ST is his most effective role.
• Preferred Foot: Right – Ronaldo is predominantly right-footed.
• Jersey Number: 7 – His iconic number.

2. Appearance

• Head: This is crucial! Spend time adjusting the face. You will likely not get a perfect match, but aim for:
• Face Type: Experiment with presets that have a sharp jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a defined nose. Look for options that appear slightly aged (as this gives him his more recent look).
• Hairstyle: Look for a short, textured hairstyle with a slight fade on the sides. Use the colors to match his current style, or that of when he was at Real Madrid.
• Beard/Facial Hair: Typically, Ronaldo has a light beard or stubble. Select accordingly.
• Skin Color: Choose the skin tone that best reflects Ronaldo’s.
• Body Type:
• Height: Around 1.87m (6’2″) – This will vary between games so check for your specific edition.
• Weight: Around 84kg (185lbs) – Adjust slightly for your game.
• Build: Select a strong, muscular build. He’s not bulky, but he’s definitely athletic.

3. Attributes

This is where you focus on recreating Ronaldo’s powerful, pacey and dynamic play style. Note that some attributes have a cap and it is impossible to achieve some values. Adjust values up to your game’s maximums whilst considering the guidance given below.

• Pace: Increase this to very high, around 90-94 for sprinting speed.
• Shooting: Make this his strongest attribute. Aim for high 90s, especially in Finishing, Shot Power, and Long Shots. Volleys and Penalties should also be in the high 80s.
• Passing: Good but not his primary focus. Around 80-85 for Short and Long Passing. Keep Crossing below that.
• Dribbling: Very high. Around 90-92 for Agility, Balance, Ball Control, and Dribbling. Composure should be maxed out.
• Defending: Doesn’t need much attention. Around 30-40 for basic defensive actions like marking, intercepting etc.
• Physicality: Very high. Around 90-94 for Strength, Aggression, Stamina and Jumping.
• Skill Moves: Set this to 5 stars, and also make sure to assign traits like ‘Flair’

4. Traits

This section will be very specific to your game, however try and include these:

• Shooting Traits: Power Header, Finesse Shot, Long Shot Taker, Outside Foot Shot
• Dribbling Traits: Flair, Technical Dribbler, Speed Dribbler
• General Traits: Argues with Officials (if you want a touch of realism!)

Tips and Tricks

• Experiment: Don’t be afraid to tweak values slightly to find what feels right for your play style.
• Use Reference Images: Have pictures of Ronaldo open while you’re editing for visual cues.
• Start with High Attributes: It’s easier to tone down attributes than to work from scratch.
• Focus on Key Stats: Focus on the stats that define Ronaldo as a player (Pace, Shooting, Dribbling, Physicality).
• Playtest: After you’re done, test him out in a few games and adjust accordingly!

Conclusion

Creating your own Cristiano Ronaldo in FIFA is a rewarding way to customize your gameplay. While it’s not a perfect replication, by following these steps, you can craft a player that captures the spirit and essence of one of the greatest footballers of all time. Enjoy dominating the game with your personal CR7!