He was named in the FIFA 100 list of the greatest living players compiled in 2004 by Pel and was inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame, Italian Football Hall of Fame, Inter Milan Hall of Fame and Real Madrid Hall of Fame. [66], In a 2005 interview with Folha de S.Paulo, Ronaldo revealed that, somewhat unexpectedly, he identified racially as white,[231] generating a wider conversation about the complex role of race in Brazil. [212] Naming Ronaldo as an inspiration, Wayne Rooney stated, "as an out-and-out forward he was probably the best. "[147], Ronaldo received a number of accolades for his achievement, including the Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year and the BBC World Sport Star of the Year, and in December 2002 he dedicated his third FIFA World Player of the Year award to the medical team which helped him recover. [25] He led the Catalan side to UEFA Cup Winners' Cup triumph where he capped the season with the winning goal in the cup final, and to Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espaa wins. "[8] Recognized as a child prodigy, Jairzinho recommended the then 16-year-old to his former club Cruzeiro. He was the fastest thing I've ever seen running with the ball. "[233] According to a study led by geneticist Srgio Pena of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, most Brazilians often have a misconception about their roots. [134] Zagallo admitted the fears over Ronaldo affected his team psychologically, and stated "for the whole of the first half I was wondering whether to take him off", but feared a public outcry in Brazil had he done so. Because he knows he's black. [64], In the second leg of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Manchester United at Old Trafford, knocking the English team out of the competition. [222], In September 2018, Ronaldo became the majority owner of La Liga club Real Valladolid after buying a 51% controlling stake in the club for 30 million. [179] Ronaldo finished with fifteen goals in nineteen World Cup matches, for an average of 0.79 per game. [15], Ronaldo quickly attracted attention from big clubs, and his agents rejected offers from Botafogo and So Paulo. [203][204][205] Highly regarded for his technical ability, Ronaldo was able to use both feet, despite being naturally right footed,[206][207] and is considered one of the most skilful dribblers in the game. "[210] The goalscoring idol of Lionel Messi, the Argentine states "Ronaldo was the best striker I've ever seen. As a multi-functional striker who brought a new dimension to the position, Ronaldo has been an influence for a generation of strikers that have followed. Appearing alongside football players from around the world, including Paolo Maldini, Eric Cantona, Lus Figo, Patrick Kluivert and Jorge Campos, they defend "the beautiful game" against a team of demonic warriors, destroying evil by winning the match. In 1997, Inter Milan broke the world record fee to sign Ronaldo, making him the first player since Diego Maradona to break the world transfer record twice. However, he had a rough start at his new club as he scored just nine in 33 appearances in his debut season. Or talks about it. [12] During the tour, his performance against Porto impressed enough that they bid $500,000, which was turned down by club president Csar Masci. Check out some more footage of him rounding helpless goalkeepers below. [8] He played on the streets of Bento Ribeiro, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. "[20] His dribbles from midfield caught the attention of many in the sport, with future Barcelona teammate Luis Enrique stating, "I'd seen him on television at PSV and thought wow'. [135] At first, he was removed from the starting lineup 72 minutes before the match, and the team sheet (with Edmundo as his replacement) was submitted to the FIFA delegate. Corinthians made an offer that will let me continue my career. [239] On 6 April 2010, Maria Beatriz Antony gave birth to their second daughter. "[224], In December 2021, Ronaldo bought a controlling stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro. He is a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or award. He also won the 1997 Copa Amrica, where he became the player of the tournament and the 1999 Copa Amrica, where he was the top goalscorer. [134] The BBC's John Motson stated, "The scenes in the commentary box have been absolute mayhem and chaos. Pele's position as one of the greatest footballers of all time has never been contested but the same cannot be said for the number of goals he scored in his star-studded career. [243][244] After the confirmation of his fourth child, Ronaldo stated on 6 December 2010 that he had had a vasectomy, feeling that having four children was enough. Brazil went on to win the bronze medal. [193] Ronaldo played in the UNDP's 11th Match Against Poverty on 4 March 2014 against a Zidane XI in Bern, Switzerland, with proceeds raised helping the recovery efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. [245], In a 2011 interview with the BBC, former Real Madrid teammate Steve McManaman spoke about Ronaldo's personality. The girl, born in So Paulo, was named Maria Alice, and was born exactly 10 years after her older brother Ronald. [92] Ronaldo stated, "I live football with a passion that doesn't give me any peace for not winning the Champions League it's a trophy everyone would love to win. [39], Ronaldo adapted to the Italian style of the game in his first season, finishing with 25 Serie A goals, and was named Serie A Footballer of the Year. [226][227] Although they never married, they began a long-term relationship and lived together in Milan until the beginning of 1999. But in spite of scoring 49 goals in European competitions, Ronaldo never got to win the Champions League. Ronaldinho played 97 matches and scored 33 goals for Brazil to become the eighth-highest goalscorer in the Selecao's history, finishing his club career with 145 appearances and 70 goals. "When he was at Barcelona with Bobby Robson, I realised that he was the best player I'd ever seen take to the field. Position: Forward Games played: 177 Goals scored: 104 Brazilian international: 105 caps A goal-scoring phenomenon He was endowed with physical attributes and skill only available to those. That's 21% of his career goals scored in this fashion, it is truly . [107] Ultimately, he helped Corinthians win the Campeonato Paulista with 10 goals in 14 games. Pitta stated, "We saw right away that he could be something different than most other players. The series takes viewers inside the day-to-day running of Real Valladolid, revealing every challenge and triumph in Valladolid's first full season under their Brazilian president, intercut with parallel narratives detailing the highs and lows of Ronaldo's own playing career. Yokohama, Japan. With him, it was a different story. Ronaldo and prolific Fiorentina striker Gabriel Batistuta were the two best strikers in Serie A, with their duels the most anticipated in Italy. [43] Ronaldo scored a trademark goal against Lazio in the 1998 UEFA Cup Final. [96], On 13 February 2008, Ronaldo suffered a severe season-ending knee injury while jumping for a cross in Milan 11 draw with Livorno, and was stretchered off and taken to a hospital. [186][187], On 13 December 2011 Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane played a charity match with their friends against former and current players of the German team Hamburg in the ninth edition of the Match Against Poverty series, which Ronaldo and Zidane established in 2003. Maradona was born on August 4th, 1960 in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. [49] A medical examination confirmed that the striker had ruptured a tendon in his knee and would require surgery. How many goals did Pele score in his career? [170][171] Although Brazil won their first two group games against Croatia and Australia, Ronaldo was repeatedly jeered for being overweight and slow,[172] but coach Carlos Alberto Parreira kept him in the starting lineup. [194] Joined by Didier Drogba in attack, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in the next year's match on 21 April 2015 in St Etienne, France, with proceeds going towards the African countries most affected by the Ebola epidemic. It's an astonishing feat for one of the world's greatest strikers. It was in a game where he ended up scoring five goals. The real Ronaldo is the greatest No.9 in history", "Veltroni intervista Cannavaro: Scudetto al Napoli. Ronaldo was a beast. . The Black and Yellows hijacked the deal and Lewandowski spent four seasons with Dortmund, scoring a whopping 103 goals across all competitions. "[269] He invites everybody. [275][276] In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo starred as a mentor in Nike's Risk Everything animated commercial with a host of current players in the Nike stable. [123][153], Ronaldo scored against every opponent in the tournament except in the quarter-finals against England. His reaction was the same. FIFA put his overall total at . During his jaw-dropping career at Barcelona, Messi scored a mind-boggling 672 goals in 778 appearances, breaking numerous records during his spell at Camp Nou. [25] scar Garca, Ronaldo's teammate that season, stated, "Back then, he was all fibre and muscle. He also provided 43 assists. [118] He discovered he had hypothyroidism a condition which slows down metabolism and causes weight gain during tests with Milan in 2007. [82] On 26 January, Ronaldo successfully completed his medical tests at the Milanello training complex under the supervision of club doctors, and the transfer was completed on 30 January. Roma a caccia del 4 posto", "Maradona And Ronaldo Best Ever - Maldini", "He and Ronaldo Give Inter a Dynamic Duo: For Vieri, One More Change of the Jersey", "Ronaldo (Luz (Ronaldo) Nazrio de Lima) Milan and Brazil", "Ronaldo's kneecap exploded, it was by his thigh', "Ronaldo fights the flab and dodgy knees", "Ronaldo e la fascia da capitano: "Giusto che la porti Zanetti" e in serata il s di Cuper", "Serie A in the '90s: when Italian football ruled the world", "Ronaldo Nazario da Lima Interview. 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It was extraordinary. In 1996-1997, Ronaldo played arguably his best season, scoring numerous spectacular goals for FC Barcelona. [71][203] According to his physiotherapist Nilton Petrone, Ronaldo was vulnerable to injury due to a medical condition combined with his explosive running. [27] Half-way through the season, Barcelona Ronaldo agreed in principle to extend his contract to 2006, doubling his salary in the process. [220] In 2020, Ronaldo was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest all-time XI published by France Football magazine. But I know that one day they will be broken. Here was the world's most famous sportsman, about to take part in the most important match of his career, when he suddenly, inexplicably, fell ill. Was it stress, epilepsy, or had he been drugged? That's the first time I really felt a special player was out on a football field. [104] The announcement received much publicity in the Brazilian press about his choice of Corinthians over Flamengo, since Ronaldo publicly declared himself a Flamengo fan. [25], Ronaldo's time at Barcelona lasted one season, as there were problems with the renegotiation of his contract. [173] He then broke Mller's record in the Round of 16 match against Ghana by scoring his fifteenth-career World Cup goal. During his long career in football, Ronaldo has played for five different teams and scored 750 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo had just 27 goals to his name when he was 21 years old. [263] In 2017 Ronaldo was added as an icon to the Ultimate Team in EA Sports' FIFA video game FIFA 18, receiving a 95 rating along with Brazilian compatriot Pel, Argentine playmaker Diego Maradona, former Russian goalkeeper Lev Yashin and former French star Thierry Henry. But I was training with Flamengo for four months and didn't receive any offer. [84] The next game at Siena, on 17 February, Ronaldo scored twice and assisted on a third goal in his first start for Milan, as they won 43. That is not to belittle Ronaldo's achievements in the second half of his career, when he scored eight goals in a single World Cup [in 2002] and became the first Ronaldo to receive a standing ovation at Old Trafford [in 2003], but it is the memory of the early years that puts mist in the eyes of grown men. [104] Ronaldo responded that playing for Corinthians was the only option open to him. "[225], During 1997, Ronaldo met the Brazilian model and actress Susana Werner on the set of Brazilian telenovela Malhao when they acted together in three episodes. He was so fast he could score from nothing. [20][21] On 28 August 1994, Ronaldo scored ten minutes into his debut against Vitesse, and scored a brace on his home debut against Go Ahead Eagles. He has enormous physical potential. 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", Former France striker Thierry Henry. But he could also produce those things while running at an unbelievable, explosive pace. [145] Reporting for CNN, Don Riddell wrote, "It's one of the great mysteries of our time: not the Loch Ness Monster, Stonehenge or the Lost City of Atlantis; it's the case of the missing striker not so much a whodunit, more a kind of a what the heck happened? [134] Brazil lost the match to hosts France 30. [25] Barcelona thought there was an agreement in place, with Barcelona president Josep Llus Nez saying "He's ours for life", but when the parties reconvened the following day, the agreement collapsed, with Nez admitting: "It's all over, Ronaldo is going". [134], Ronaldo was the last Brazilian player out of the tunnel as the teams entered the field. [123] He stated he was "overjoyed" at the experience. Sergio Aguero is in fourth place with 78 while Romelu Lukaku is level in fifth with Raul on 73. [197] He walked out with a child wearing a Russia 2018 shirt at the beginning, and returned at the end of the ceremony with the official ball of the 2018 World Cup Adidas Telstar 18 which was sent into space with the International Space Station crew in March and came back to Earth in early June. It was a team without any vanity, or individuals. [198], Ronaldo is regarded as one of the greatest and most complete forwards of all time. [37] His debut came on 27 July during the pre-season fixture against Manchester United. He won the 2002 FIFA World Cup, starring in a front three with Ronaldinho and Rivaldo. [62] Ronaldo scored twice on his debut against Alavs, the first 61 seconds after coming on. 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Often dubbed 'R9', the former Real Madrid man won a slew of trophies in his career including two World Cups with Brazil. [37][38] His competitive debut came on the opening day of the 199798 season against Brescia. Buffon vale Maradona", "As natural as Federer, Ronaldo in his prime was a true football phenomenon", "Mourinho: Neither Messi nor Cristiano beat Ronaldo Nazario", "Ballon d'Or Dream Team: Xavi alongside Messi and Cristiano", "Ranked! Brazil's Ronaldo greets Pele after receiving his winners medal. The Brazilian scored 414 goals in 616 appearances for club and country throughout his career. "[22], Nick Miller, match reporter for The Guardian, writes, "What's striking about Ronaldo in that first year at PSV is how complete he looks, even as a skinny teenager. "[233], In April 2008, Ronaldo was involved in a scandal involving three travesti prostitutes whom he met in a nightclub in Rio de Janeiro. [89], Despite tremendous success over the past decade, Ronaldo never won the UEFA Champions League in his club career. [21] After scoring a hat-trick in PSV's game against Bayer Leverkusen in the 199495 UEFA Cup, Leverkusen striker and Germany World Cup winner Rudi Vller stated in a post match press conference, "Never in my life have I seen an 18-year-old play in this way. Stats by club 819 Goals 234 Assists 1145 Apps 113 mins per goal 88 mins per goal contribution Detailed Stats messivsronaldo.app All Time Career All Time Stats Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Goal Contributions Goals Messi 794 Ronaldo 819 Assists Messi 350 Ronaldo 234 Appearances Messi 1,004 Ronaldo 1,145 Minutes Played Messi 82,415 Ronaldo 92,851 Goals Per Game [277], 19971999: World record transfer and Ballon d'Or win, 20022005: Ballon d'Or win and La Liga championship, Majority owner and president of Real Valladolid, Ronaldo: Manual de Vuelo (Brazil Documentary film) 1997, "The Global Art of Soccer" (2006). Scored 92 goals in 80 games during the 1981-82 season. He is considered one of the best players in the history of football (soccer). [90] In 2019, FourFourTwo magazine named him the best player never to win the competition;[91] in 2020, Sky Sports ranked him the secondbest player (after Diego Maradona) never to win the Champions League or European Cup. [168][169] The all-star Brazilian team was promoted as masters of Joga Bonito, "the beautiful game", which was advertised by Nike before the tournament. [61] He was sidelined through injury until October 2002 which added to the fans anticipation. Although both are entering the final stretch of their careers, they continue to deliver. The ceremony reportedly cost 700,000 (896,000). Jimmy Greaves (2008). Football is all about passion. "[23] He frequently beat several players when dribbling at speed, and excelled in one on one situations, due to his ball control, acceleration, agility, balance and nimble footwork in his prime. Date of birth/Age: Sep 22, 1976 (46) Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro Citizenship: Brazil Height: 1,83 m Position: Centre-Forward Former International: Brazil Caps/Goals: 99 / 62 Currently working as: President Club: Real Valladolid Profile Stats Market value Transfers Rumours National team News Achievements Career All goals [70] Three days later he helped to ensure Real's first league victory over Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 20 years when he scored the second goal in a 21 victory over his former club. "[55] Prior to his November 1999 injury Ronaldo had registered 42 goals in 58 Serie A games, in what was the hardest league to score in with the most advanced defensive strategies and the world's best defenders. [8], Ronaldo has been sponsored by sportswear company Nike since the early part of his career. The 10 best players of World Cup 2002. The collective was important. [183], Ronaldo played for 15 minutes in a match that ended with a Brazilian victory with a goal from Fred. [12] Ronaldo's agents in Brazil, Reinaldo Pitta and Alexandre Martins, signed him as a 13-year-old. "[76] Michael Owen, who joined Madrid in 2004, acknowledged that he never got the chance to play with Ronaldo in his prime when "he had absolute blistering speed and strength, mesmerizing foot speed, he was just a blur, he'd be that fast", before adding, "even in training, he showed more than enough to convince me that I would have loved to play with him at his peak. [27], During the 199697 season, Ronaldo scored 47 goals in 49 games in all competitions, with his goal celebration invariably the same with his arms outstretched like the statue of Christ the Redeemer that watches over his native Rio de Janeiro. [272], Ronaldo has appeared in a series of Nike commercials. 12 of those goals came during his 14 World Cup appearances,. Sheldon Souray's career high in goals scored with the man advantage is 20, which he reached twice during his time with the Dallas Stars. He finished the Brazilian Serie A 2009 with 12 goals in 20 matches. Ronaldo moved from left to right very fastso it was obvious, by the way that he played, that injuries were always a possibility". Ronaldo starred alongside Romrio, dubbed the Ro-Ro attack, at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup, helping Brazil win their first ever Confederations Cup title where he finished as the third-highest scorer with 4 goals, scoring a hat-trick against Australia in the final. Ronaldo is the best my eyes have seen",[31] and in 2014 regarded him as the best player post-Diego Maradona. [126][127], At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Ronaldo used the name Ronaldinho again, since centre-back Ronaldo Guiaro, two years his senior, was one of his teammates. Ronaldo Lus Nazrio de Lima was born on 18 September 1976 in Rio de Janeiro as the third child of Nlio Nazrio de Lima Snr. [240], "In the dressing room, I was sat between [Paolo] Maldini and Ronaldo, who asked me if I wanted to be part of his clan, showing me a copy of Playboy, or if wanted to be part of Kak's clan, who had a few church things in the dressing room. [53] Since his Inter teammate Javier Zanetti had replaced him as the team captain during his absence, he eventually inherited the captain's armband in late 2001. "[246], Ronaldo was the co-owner of A1 Team Brazil, along with former F1 driver Emerson Fittipaldi. "[216] Asked who was the toughest opponent of his career, Fabio Cannavaro responded, "I have no doubt, Ronaldo, the phenomenon. [25] According to manager Bobby Robson, he signed an eight-year contract, and would play up front alone. In the league, he scored 84 goals. [107] He scored twice in a 31 win against local rivals Santos in the first leg of the state championship final, with Santos idol Pel looking on from the stands. [8][16] Jairzinho saw Ronaldo's potential and helped get him a move to Cruzeiro. p. 1998. [264] Ronaldo also appears as the cover athlete on the Icon edition of the game. Steve Hatch, Jim Taylor (2009). "[34] Paying the buy out clause fee in his contract, Inter Milan signed him in the summer of 1997 for a then world record fee of $27million,[35] making him the second player, after Diego Maradona, to break the world transfer record twice. According to many official reports, Pele scored 643 goals with Santos FC and FIFA has a total count of 767 during his career (club and international level). "[78][79], On 18 January 2007, it was reported that Ronaldo agreed terms with AC Milan for a transfer of 8.05million. [102][103] On 9 December, however, Ronaldo signed a one-year deal with Flamengo's league rival Corinthians. The head wants to go on but the body can't take any more. P. 174. [8] Ronaldo's agents accepted an offer of 50,000 from the club, and he scored four goals on his youth team debut. "In 1997, Barcelona played against PSG in Rotterdam and Ronaldo's goal, 1-0. He, together with Romrio and George Weah, reinvented the centre-forward position. We thought a modern construction of his 1998 boot would be a great commemoration of that moment. Ronaldo's injuries weren't because his body was weak, but because of his explosive capacity. You just understand when you see quality. [27] A hat-trick against Valencia, the third goal of which saw him dissect two Valencia defenders before striking the ball into the net, saw Barcelona fans waving white handkerchiefs as an expression of admiration for an exceptional performance. More than most, he made that No. "[145], A conspiracy surrounded Nike, the sportswear company who sponsored Ronaldo and the Brazilian national team, with some in Brazil believing the company had forced Ronaldo to play. 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