In a surprising twist that blends the worlds of sports and gaming, Cristiano Ronaldo, widely recognized as one of the greatest footballers alongside Lionel Messi, is set to become a playable character in the upcoming fighting game, *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This marks one of the most unusual guest appearances in fighting game history.
Ronaldo will be part of the game's launch roster, bringing his football prowess to the streets of South Town. SNK Corporation, the game's developer and publisher, has released a trailer showcasing Ronaldo in the game's distinctive comic-inspired art style. In the game, Ronaldo employs football-based attacks, including a command move named Headed Clearance and a slide tackle. Fans will also enjoy his iconic 'Siuuu' celebration, although the voice acting is provided by Juan Felipe Sierra, not Ronaldo himself.
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 currently plays for Al Nassr FC, a professional football club 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* is set to launch on April 24, 2025, promising a dynamic art style, a mix of new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems that will captivate both fighting game enthusiasts and football fans alike.
