In a surprising twist for fans of both sports and gaming, Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers alongside Lionel Messi, is set to join the roster of playable characters in the upcoming fighting game, *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This marks one of the most unusual guest character appearances in recent fighting game history.

SNK Corporation, the game's developer and publisher, unveiled a trailer showcasing Ronaldo's integration into the game's unique, comic-inspired art style. Ronaldo's character comes equipped with football-themed attacks, including a command move dubbed "Headed Clearance" and a slide tackle. Fans will also enjoy seeing him perform his iconic 'Siuuu' celebration. However, Ronaldo did not provide his own voice; instead, voice actor Juan Felipe Sierra lends his talents to bring the football star to life in the game.

Here's the official description of Ronaldo's character:

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 continues to dazzle on the pitch as a forward for Al Nassr FC, a club competing in the Saudi Pro League. Al Nassr is predominantly owned by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Interestingly, SNK is now almost entirely owned by the Saudi crown prince’s foundation, adding an intriguing layer to this collaboration.

*Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves* is slated for release on April 24, 2025. The game promises a dynamic art style, a mix of new and familiar fighters, and revamped battle systems, ensuring an exciting experience for players.