Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as Playable Character

In a surprising twist for fans of both sports and gaming, Cristiano Ronaldo, renowned as one of the greatest footballers in history alongside Lionel Messi, is stepping into the ring as a playable character in the upcoming fighting game, *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This marks one of the most unusual guest appearances in the realm of fighting games.

Ronaldo is included in the launch roster of characters for the game, which is set to release on April 24, 2025. SNK Corporation, the developer and publisher behind the title, has released a trailer showcasing Ronaldo's transformation into the game's comic-inspired art style. The football legend is equipped with soccer-themed attacks, including a move called Headed Clearance and a slide tackle. Fans will also recognize his signature 'Siuuu' celebration, although Ronaldo's voice is provided by actor Juan Felipe Sierra rather than the athlete himself.

Here's the official description of Ronaldo's character in *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*:

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 nearly entirely owned by the foundation of the Saudi Crown Prince.

*Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* promises a dynamic art style, a mix of new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems, offering fans an exciting new addition to the fighting game genre.