Ronaldo
O Fenômeno: 62 goals in 98 games for Brazil and World Cups in 1994 and 2002.
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (born 18 September 1976), mononymously known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed O Fenômeno and R9, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time; he was named FIFA World Player of the Year three times and won two Ballon d'Or awards. Ronaldo played for Brazil in 98 matches, scoring 62 goals, and is the third-highest goalscorer for his national team. At 17 he was the youngest member of the squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup; at the 1998 World Cup he received the Golden Ball as player of the tournament after helping Brazil reach the final, where he suffered a convulsive fit hours before kick-off; and he won the 2002 World Cup, scoring twice in the final and receiving the Golden Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 18 September 1976
- Position
- Striker
- Brazil
- 98 matches, 62 goals (third-highest scorer)
- Individual
- FIFA World Player of the Year x3; Ballon d'Or 1997 and 2002
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