Cristiano Ronaldo record: Top assist providers as Real Madrid & Man Utd legend reaches 501 career goals

Who sets up Ronaldo’s goals? Click to find out.

A look at the top seven providers for Cristiano Ronaldo‘s 501 goals in his amazing career for Real Madrid, Manchester United and Portugal:

7) Wayne Rooney (10)

The two struck up a fine partnership at Manchester United, with Wayne Rooney setting up ten goals for Ronaldo in their time at Old Trafford.

6) Gonzalo Higuain (15)

An unselfish player who combined well with Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Gonzalo Higuain has contributed 15 assists to his amazing goal tally.

5) Ryan Giggs (16)

Another of United’s best-ever players, Ryan Giggs weighed in with 16 assists for Ronaldo during their time together in the Premier League.

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4) Gareth Bale (20)

For all the talk of the two players not getting along or combining well on the pitch, Gareth Bale has set up 20 goals for Ronaldo since joining Real Madrid.

3) Angel Di Maria (22)

Useless in his time as United’s number 7, but Angel Di Maria shone alongside Ronaldo at the Bernabeu, laying on 22 goals for the Portuguese superstar.

2) Mesut Ozil (27)

With 27 assists in total, Mesut Ozil, now of Arsenal, was a superb partner for Ronaldo and it is known that the Portuguese ace was unhappy with the German being sold.

1) Karim Benzema (31)

Top of the pile, however, is Karim Benzema, who is another superbly unselfish striker with quality in his all-round play, setting up Ronaldo an incredible 31 times.