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The Manchester United manager, a rum drinks company founder and a player languishing in the Swiss FIFTH tier for an amateur side! What Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates from his Red Devils debut against Bolton in 2003 are up to now

August 16, 2003. The day Cristiano Ronaldo made his Manchester United bow and started his reign of terror upon English defences.

Then just 18, Ronaldo made his debut as a second-half substitute during a 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers. The Red Devils were winning 1-0 before his introduction in the 61st-minute - replacing Nicky Butt - highlighting the dazzling instant impact he made.

Ronaldo has come a long way since that day, breaking a plethora records across a stunning career for Sporting Lisbon, United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal.