Profile: Ronaldo

full name:

Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima

bio:

Ronaldo is one of the great strikers of present day soccer. He has had ups and downs in his career mainly due to a recurring knee injury - but has always bounced back to score more great goals.

also known as:

Rona, Ronaldinho, Fenomeno, R9, Dadado, The Extraterrestrial

born:

22nd September 1976, in Bento Ribeiro, Rio de Janiero, Brazil

nationality:

Brazilian

physical:

Height: 1.83-1.84 m.  
Weight: 83-89 kg
(depending on sources)

sport:

Football or Soccer

teams / clubs:

1988 - Aged 12 years Ronaldo signs for Social Ramos
1990 - Signs Professional Contract, Social Ramos
1991 - Sao Cristovoa - 2nd. Division, Brazil
1993 - Cruzeiro - 1st. Division, Brazil
1994 - PSV Eindhoven - Netherlands
1996 - Barcelona - Spain
1997 - Inter Milan - Italy
2002 - Real Madrid - Current Club

position:

Forward - Striker

foot:

Right

jersey number:

#9

achievements:

1995 Dutch League top scorer (PSV Eindhoven)
1996 Dutch Cup winner (PSV Eindhoven)
1996 - FIFA World Player of the Year
1997 Golden boot (Inter Milan)
1997 Copa America winner (BRESIL)
1997- FIFA World Player of the Year
1997 - European Footballer of the Year
1997 Cup Winners Cup winner (FC Barcelone)
1997 League Cup winner (FC Barcelone)
1997 Primera Division top scorer (FC Barcelone)
1998 UEFA Cup winner (Inter Milan)
1999 Copa America winner (BRESIL)
2000 Italian Cup Finals (Inter Milan)
2002 Golden boot (Real Madrid)
2002 Intercontinental Cup winner (Real Madrid)
2002 World Cup Golden Boot (BRESIL)
2002 World Cup winner (BRESIL)
2002- FIFA World Player of the Year - For the 3rd. time
2002 - European Player of the Year
2003 Primera League Champions (Real Madrid)
2004 Primera Division top scorer (Real Madrid)

what you may not know:

• Divorced from world female juggling champion Milene Domingues with a child Ronald

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