Ronaldo
Brazilian footballer and World Cup winner
Born
September 18th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. He started his professional career with Cruzeiro before achieving international fame with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Later, he played for FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, where he continued to develop his skills and reputation. Ronaldo's remarkable performances in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups helped Brazil secure its fifth title. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill on the pitch. At the club level, he enjoyed significant success, including winning league titles in Spain and Italy.
Winning the FIFA World Cup in 2002
Winning the FIFA World Player of the Year three times
Scoring over 400 career goals
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