Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo once again set social media ablaze on December 19, 2025, when he posted a shirtless photo showcasing an impeccably sculpted body on Instagram. Accompanied by the understated caption “After sauna 🧘‍♂️😅”, the image quickly amassed millions of likes and comments, with fans and fitness enthusiasts worldwide marveling at the Portuguese star’s condition at age 40.

The photograph captures Ronaldo in black CR7 underwear, revealing razor-sharp eight-pack abs, defined chest and shoulder muscles, and an estimated body fat percentage around 7%. Reactions poured in, ranging from “Not human!” to “He defies age completely.” Data from WHOOP – the wearable recovery tracker Ronaldo endorses – consistently shows his biological age in the late 20s, roughly 12 years younger than his chronological age.

Ronaldo’s legendary discipline remains the cornerstone of this physique: daily 4-5 hour training sessions blending weights, cardio, and recovery protocols (including regular sauna use, cryotherapy, and polyphasic sleep patterns), paired with a strict diet high in protein, vegetables, and virtually no sugar. Despite moving from Europe’s top leagues to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, he maintains elite performance, scoring 11 goals in just 12 matches during the 2025-2026 season.

The timing of the post amplified excitement amid growing rumors of Ronaldo joining Fast & Furious 11. Days earlier, franchise star Vin Diesel shared a photo with Ronaldo, writing: “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him…” Co-star Tyrese Gibson then posted a group image featuring the main cast – including Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham – alongside Ronaldo, captioned “Welcome to the FAMILY!”

However, many observers noted Gibson’s photo appeared AI-generated due to inconsistencies (such as the simultaneous presence of Diesel and Johnson, who have had public tensions). Regardless, Diesel’s confirmation that a role was specifically written for Ronaldo has fueled credible speculation. With his action-ready build and proven screen presence, fans can easily envision CR7 behind the wheel in high-octane sequences for the series finale (slated for 2027).

Ronaldo has yet to officially confirm the part, but he is actively expanding into entertainment: launching production company UR MARV with director Matthew Vaughn and starring in major advertising campaigns. At 40 (turning 41 in February 2026), he remains focused on the 2026 World Cup – potentially his last – and the milestone of 1,000 career goals.

This latest display of physical excellence not only reinforces Ronaldo’s status as a fitness icon but also intensifies curiosity: Could the football GOAT be ready to leap from the pitch to the big screen, especially in a franchise built on speed, strength, and family? Fans eagerly await official word.