Stats don't lie: The numbers behind Ronaldo's prolonged brilliance

"The stats don't lie," Cristiano Ronaldo said during an on-field interview immediately following Portugal's semi-final victory over Wales, when asked of his incessant critics.

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If only for a day, the detractors were forced into hiding as the Portuguese captain scored a bullet header and provided an assist in the Selecao's 2-0 triumph Wednesday, a result that puts him on the brink of a career-defining title.

Here are some of the most impressive numbers that highlight the bronzed star's continued brilliance throughout his European Championship career.

1 - Only Ronaldo has scored three or more goals in multiple European Championships

He accomplished the feat in 2012, and has equalled it in 2016.

5 - Headed goals scored at the Euros by Ronaldo (most all-time)

6 - Goals Ronaldo has been directly involved in at Euro 2016

(Courtesy: UEFA)

7 - International tournaments in which Ronaldo has scored

The photogenic Portuguese has scored at every major international tournament in which he has played (four European Championships, three World Cups).

9 - European Championship goals scored by Ronaldo, equal with Michel Platini for the all-time tournament lead

Here's how he did it:

14 - European Championship goals and assists since 2004

Everyone else is competing for second place.

122 - Ronaldo takes ALL. THE. SHOTS.