In an unexpected twist that has fans buzzing, Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time alongside Lionel Messi, is set to make a surprising leap from the football pitch to the fighting arena as a playable character in the upcoming game, *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This marks one of the most unusual guest character appearances in fighting game history.
Ronaldo will be part of the launch roster for *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*, which is slated for release on April 24, 2025. Developer and publisher SNK Corporation has released a trailer showcasing Ronaldo's integration into the game's comic-inspired art style. In the game, Ronaldo utilizes his football skills, featuring moves such as "Headed Clearance" and a slide tackle. Fans will also recognize his iconic 'Siuuu' celebration, although Ronaldo's voice is provided by actor Juan Felipe Sierra.
Here’s the official description of Ronaldo’s character in the game:
One of the top football players in the world. He uses his time off to visit South Town to hone his new football skills. The various techniques he has developed playing football make him an unstoppable force, even to seasoned fighters.
At 40 years old, Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr FC, a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, competing in the Saudi Pro League. The club is majority-owned by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Interestingly, SNK is now almost entirely owned by the Saudi Crown Prince’s foundation.
*Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* promises to deliver a dynamic art style, an exciting mix of new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems, ensuring an engaging experience for players when it launches in 2025.