Whether you’re a fan of Ronaldo or not, you can’t deny that he’s one of the greatest footballers in history. Hey all CR7 fans, welcome to our collection of 21 free printable Ronaldo coloring pages.
The collection of Ronaldo coloring sheets captures Ronaldo in various moments. You can find from the excitement of scoring goals and celebrating with fans to the quieter, more personal moments like holding a trophy or reflecting in the dressing room.
Let’s dive into the collection, download and print, learn some coloring tips. Then, you can even expand fun with craft ideas I suggest below. So stay tuned with me for a happy leisure day!
1. Collection of 21 Ronaldo coloring pages printable
Cristiano Ronaldo is a soccer icon who receives a lot of love worldwide. People admire his talent, charisma and sportsmanship that inspire millions. There’s nothing more relaxing than spending a leisurely day reliving his legendary journey through these Ronaldo coloring pages.
In this collection, we’ve strived to capture Ronaldo’s most iconic traits. You’ll instantly recognize him by his signature celebration pose, his iconic number 7 jersey, and the familiar image of him kissing a trophy. Now, let’s explore the illustration of Ronaldo to start coloring journey.
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2. 3 Steps to download and print Cristiano Ronaldo coloring pages
Finding high-quality, lifelike Ronaldo coloring pages can be challenging. But I believe VerbNow’s collection won’t disappoint you. If you find your favorite designs, how can you download and and print them? It’s so easy, let’s follow my instruction below:
- Step 1: Choosing your favorite coloring pages of Ronaldo in our collection and click on “Download/Print”.
- Step 2: When a large image opens, you continue choosing “Print PDF” to prepare for printing. A user-friendly window open, from there, you can choose A4 size or letter size for image.
- Step 3: Now, it’s ready to print or download as you want. Let’s choose good-quality paper to enhance your coloring experience.
Now, you have owned all the designs of your beloved footballer – Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s time to grab your favorite colors and bring him to life.
3. How to color different illustrations of Ronaldo coloring pages
Different from coloring a cartoon characters or an animal, coloring a real person maybe a challenge. You are a newbie and you don’t know how to color your coloring pictures less “fake” and more “like life”? You can refer to my tips below and I will show you some easy tips.
3.1. Ronaldo team jersey
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has worn jerseys of many different teams. Besides the Portuguese national team jersey, the jerseys of Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United have also left memorable marks.
In the collection of Ronaldo coloring pages, you can find him in jersey of all mentioned team. Let’s learn how to color to make them vibrant and lifelike as much as possible. However, each year, teams have different designs so let’s choose which design you like most to follow.
Let’s prepare a real picture for reference and you don’t need to stick to my recommendation.
- Portugal Jersey: For the shirt, choose a vibrant red which is similar to crimson or scarlet. Don’t forget to add forest green accents for the collar and sleeves. Use the same shade of green for the shorts. The socks have a pattern that switches back and forth between red and green.
- Real Madrid Jersey: White, Golden and Black are the iconic colors of Real Madrid. While classic white dominates the jersey, stripes go for golden or navy blue. The sponsorship name and logo usually go for black.
- Manchester United Jersey: Bright red for the shirt with white or black shorts are classic choice. You can add black or white stripes for the collar if you want for more detailed. Don’t forget the red and golden for MU’s crest.
- Juventus Jersey: The iconic black and white stripes make this jersey stand out. You can add golden or black details for the sponsor logo and crest.
3.2. Ronaldo holds the trophy
Having a trophy-laden career, the image of Ronaldo holding the trophy is so familiar to us. It would be a huge omission if we don’t conclude this illustration in Ronaldo coloring pages.
You can color Ronaldo’s outfit as I recommend in the previous section. In this section, I will focus on the method to color the trophy. When coloring trophy, the most important thing is to mimic the metallic shades.
The most common colors for trophy are gold or silver. To make it look more realistic, let’s creat the gradient effect. You can make it by blending darker tones near the base and lighter shades toward the top. It will help to mimic the reflection of light.
To be more beautiful, using white highlights or glitter pens to create a sparkling effect. You can consider using bronze or platinum for intricate details or the base to enhance the design further.
3.3. Portrait of Ronaldo
In the collection of Ronaldo coloring pages, you can find some portrait of Ronaldo. To color it, you can use realistic skin tones for Ronaldo’s face, and add shading to enhance his features. For his hair, you can choose dark brown or black with highlights for texture. For the background, experiment with soft gradients or solid colors that make the portrait pop.
4. Some craft ideas to do with finished Ronaldo coloring pages
After finishing coloring, what do you do with these Ronaldo coloring pages? You can try some craft ideas I suggest below to add more fun to your day.
4.1. Ronaldo-themed calendar
You can turn your normal calendar into a more amazing one with finished Ronaldo coloring pages. Below are detailed instruction on how to make this craft.
First of all, you need to prepare some needed materials: printed calendar template, cardstock or thick paper, hole punch, binder rings or ribbon, glue or double-sided tape, ruler and pencil and decorative stickers or washi tape.
- Step 1: Choose 12 different Ronaldo coloring sheets for 12 months. Make sure all pages have clean and neat look, you can trim them if needed.
- Step 2: You need a monthly calendar template with space for notes if desired. You can find template online or create by yourself with Canva, Words… Then you print on cardstock or thick paper.
- Step 3: Attach each coloring page above or alongside the calendar template using glue or double-sided tape. Laminate each assembled page or cover it with clear tape to make the calendar more durable.
- Step 4: Align all the completed pages and use a hole punch to make two or three evenly spaced holes along the top edge.
- Step 5: Insert binder rings or ribbon through the punched holes. For decoration, you can use stickers, washi tape, or small labels to embellish the calendar.
4.2. Ronaldo-themed party banner
This craft idea is perfect for who is planning for a party, why don’t you creat a sport-themed party. You can make use of the finished free Ronaldo coloring pages to create unique decoration.
What you need to prepare are cardstock, string or twine, hole punch and decorative elements. For decoration, you can use whatever you want such as stickers, glitter, or washi tape. Now, let’s come to step-by-step instruction.
- Step 1: Firstly, you need to decide on the shape for each banner piece such as triangles, rectangles, shields. My tips for neat result is to use a ruler and pencil to outline these shapes on the back of coloring pages.
- Step 2: Now, you glue them onto cardstock to add strength and durability, then carefully cut along the outlines.
- Step 3: You punch two evenly spaced holes near the top of each shape. Ensure the holes are large enough for your string or twine to pass through easily.
- Strep 4: Then, you lay the string or twine on a flat surface and thread each banner piece through the holes. You can arrange their order as you want but don’t forget to leave extra string at both ends for hanging.
- Step 5: For decoration, you can add stickers, glitter, or washi tape to the edges of each banner piece. You also can write letters on each piece to spell out a message, such as “GO RONALDO!” or “SOCCER PARTY!”
4.3. Personalized Ronaldo journal cover
From the old Ronaldo coloring pages, you can give it another life by making Ronaldo journal cover. It is an inexpensive and easy craft that can add personal touch for your school medium.
Needed materials are a plain notebook at any size, clear contact paper or laminating sheet and some decorative stuffs. Don’t forget to prepare scissor, glue or double-sided tape for any craft ideas.
- Step 1: Choose your favorite coloring picture of Ronaldo and carefully cut it out to fit the notebook cover.
- Step 2: Apply an even layer of glue or strips of double-sided tape to the back of the coloring page. Start at one edge of the notebook and press the coloring page down slowly, smoothing it out to avoid air bubbles or wrinkles.
- Step 3: For added durability, apply washi tape or decorative tape along the edges where meeting the notebook cover.
- Step 4: Now, you cut a piece of clear contact paper or laminating sheet slightly larger than the notebook cover. Then, you peel and stick the contact paper over the coloring page, starting from one edge and smoothing out air bubbles as you go.
- Step 5: Decoration is optional, you can add stickers or labels with your name, subject, or theme. Let’s try to use glitter or small decorative elements to highlight specific areas of the design.
Note: You should place a heavy object, like a book, on top of the notebook to press the cover down while the glue dries. Be patient and wait for at least 1-2 hours to ensure it adheres firmly.
5. Fun facts about Ronaldo
Let’s end this article by some fun facts about Ronaldo. Share it with your friends while enjoy our free printable Ronaldo coloring pages.
- Named After Ronald Reagan: Cristiano Ronaldo was named after Ronald Reagan. He is a past United State President and his father’s most admired actor.
- Incredible Jumping Ability: Ronaldo’s jump reaches up to 2.93 meters (9.6 feet), surpassing many NBA players.
- Charity with Ballon d’Or: He auctioned a Ballon d’Or trophy in 2017, raising €600,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- No Tattoos: Ronaldo avoids tattoos to regularly donate blood and platelets, showing his altruism.
- Guinness World Record: He is the first male player to score in five different FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022).
Conclusion
With over 20 designs of Ronaldo coloring pages, you may let your creativity fly freely. Don’t forget to try our coloring tips and amazing craft ideas as well. Download and print now to fully enjoy the coloring journey with Ronaldo.
