Ronaldo - Biography

"I knew when I started playing professionally that being an idol means catering for fans. Without them, there's no game. I don't mind signing autographs, but what I really want to give fans are lots of goals."
- Ronaldo.

The full name of Ronaldo is Luis Nazario de Lima Ronaldo was born on September 22, 1976 in Bento Ribeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a Brazilian footballer who also has Spanish nationality. Ronaldo plays as a forward striker for both Brazil and Real Madrid.

Ronaldo is a one of the most talented striker in the world who has been nicknamed O Fenomeno means "The Phenomenon". When Ronaldo was 14 years old he joined the Brazil youth team and at the age of 16 he was scouted by Cruzeiro Esporte Club and started playing in the 1st team. At that year he scored 12 goals in 14 games.

In the 1994 he was scouted by the Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and scored 30 goals in 33 games. This was a amazing record. After that because of the increase in the club member he appeared only for 13 matches and scored 12 goals. In 1996 he left PSV and joined Barcelona. At Barcelona he had done an excellent record by scoring 34 goals in 37 games.

Ronaldo won the FIFA World Footballer of the Year in 1996 and 1997. Then he signed for Inter Milan until 2002 after that he moved to Real Madrid. He participated in 3 World Cups: 1994's World Cup AT Brazil, 1998's World Cup at France and in 2002's World Cup.

In July 2004 Ronaldo married to Daniella Cicarelli. Before this marriage he was married to a women's team football player Milene Domingues. They have a son called Ronald.

Some quick and interesting facts about most talented Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo:

• Starting Number : #9
• Nicknames : Rona, Ronaldinho, Fenomeno, R9, Dadado, The Extraterrestrial
• Skills : Speed dribbling, finishing
• Teams and 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