What happened to them? The last XI that Cristiano Ronaldo won an official trophy with

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football’s most decorated players, hasn’t won a trophy since leaving Juventus in 2021.

Following a difficult second stint at Manchester United and an ongoing, trophy-less period with Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s last taste of silverware came with Juventus in their 2-1 Coppa Italia victory over Atalanta.

Here’s a look back at the teammates who helped Ronaldo claim his final official trophy and where they are now.

GK: Gianluigi Buffon: Buffon left Juventus for the second time in 2021 after his contract expired. Despite being the backup to Wojciech Szczesny, the legendary keeper captained Juventus to Coppa Italia glory, marking a triumphant finale.

At 43, Buffon contemplated retirement but ultimately returned to his boyhood club, Parma, for two seasons in Serie B before officially retiring in 2023 at 45. He has since joined Italy’s national team staff as the “National Team Delegation Head” and was part of the Azzurri’s Euro 2024 delegation.

RB: Juan Cuadrado: Cuadrado may be remembered by English fans for a disappointing spell at Chelsea in the mid-2010s, but he’s built a stellar career in Italy. The Colombian spent eight years with Juventus, amassing 11 trophies. He later moved to Inter Milan, where he played a role in their 2023-24 Serie A title win. Now 36, Cuadrado joined Atalanta over the summer, making four appearances under Gian Piero Gasperini.

CB: Matthijs de Ligt: De Ligt, who joined Juventus as an 18-year-old Ajax captain following their Champions League run in 2019, was one of the most expensive teenage defenders at over €85 million with add-ons. Despite high expectations, his time at Juve and Bayern Munich was underwhelming, and he now plays for Manchester United. While he has yet to fully impress at Old Trafford, fans are awaiting his performances under the new manager.

CB: Giorgio Chiellini: Chiellini, who joined Juventus from Livorno in 2004, became an iconic Italian defender. After a loan to Fiorentina in his first season, he established himself as a mainstay, even during the Serie B stint in 2006-07 post-Calciopoli. A leader during Juve’s nine consecutive Serie A wins, he never won the Champions League but did lift the Coppa Italia months before winning the Euros with Italy. Chiellini ended his career in MLS with Los Angeles FC before retiring. He has since worked as a Euro 2024 analyst for Fox Sports and appeared on The Overlap sporting a vintage Roy Keane Manchester United shirt.

LB: Danilo: Danilo remains with Juventus and has become only the club’s second-ever foreign captain. Since joining from Manchester City in 2019, the versatile defender has made over 200 appearances and is widely regarded as one of Juve’s most dependable modern players

RM: Weston McKennie: Premier League fans might recall McKennie’s brief six-month loan with Leeds in 2023, a stint that ended with their relegation and left some questioning his commitment.

Despite expectations that the USMNT midfielder would depart Juventus, McKennie has made an impressive comeback, earning his place back in the squad and rewarding Juve’s renewed trust in him with a series of solid performances.

RM: Weston McKennie: McKennie had a six-month loan at Leeds United in 2023, where Premier League fans may remember his lack of enthusiasm as the club was relegated. Surprisingly, the American midfielder has since turned things around at Juventus. Expected to leave after his return, McKennie instead earned his place back in the squad and has rewarded Juve’s confidence with consistent, strong performances.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur: Bentancur, a Boca Juniors academy graduate, debuted for their senior team in 2015 before joining Juventus in 2017. The Uruguayan midfielder played 181 matches for Juve, scoring three goals, before moving to Tottenham in January 2022. Known for his class on the ball, Bentancur has shown moments of quality with Spurs, though his progress has been hindered by injuries.

CM: Adrien Rabiot: Andrea Pirlo once praised Rabiot as “a complete player,” citing his physical and technical skills. Although some debate his impact, Rabiot made over 200 appearances for Juventus and was valued by several managers. After his contract ended in 2024, he joined Marseille, where the 29-year-old has appeared three times this season.

LM: Federico Chiesa: Chiesa joined Juventus in 2020 following a brilliant start at Fiorentina. However, an ACL injury in 2022 severely impacted his momentum, and as Juve adapted a playing style that didn’t suit him, he eventually transferred to Liverpool in 2024 for £10 million. Though injuries have delayed his impact on Merseyside, the Euro 2020 standout still has time to make his mark in the Premier League.

ST: Dejan Kulusevski: Signed by Juventus and initially loaned to Parma, Kulusevski later impressed alongside Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic. He moved to Tottenham on loan, a transfer that was later made permanent. After battling injuries and inconsistent form, Kulusevski has become one of the Premier League’s top attacking talents, making Juve likely regret his departure.

ST: Cristiano Ronaldo: Ronaldo, aiming for 1,000 career goals, is 93 goals shy of this milestone. With 101 goals scored during his time with Juve, the striker—turning 40 in February 2025—remains in peak condition and continues to score regularly for Al Nassr. Should he reach 1,000 goals, it’s certain the achievement will be celebrated worldwide.