Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time alongside Lionel Messi, is set to make an unprecedented appearance as a playable fighter in the upcoming game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This marks one of the most intriguing guest character crossovers in recent fighting game history, with Ronaldo joining the launch roster.

SNK Corporation, the developer and publisher behind the game, unveiled a trailer showcasing Ronaldo's transformation into the game's comic-inspired art style. Ronaldo's character brings football-inspired attacks to the fight, including a command move called "Headed Clearance" and a slide tackle. Fans will also recognize his iconic "Siuuu" celebration, though the voice work for Ronaldo's character is provided by actor Juan Felipe Sierra.

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 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, adding a unique connection between the footballer and the game's publisher.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is scheduled to launch on April 24, 2025, promising a dynamic art style, a mix of new and returning fighters, and enhanced battle systems.