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The Ronaldo Background
Full Name: Ronaldo Luiz Nazario da Lima
Born: Bento Ribero (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), 22nd September
1976
Height/Weight: 6’1" 195 lbs.
International debut: Brazil vs Argentina (2-1), 24.3.1994
Honors:
Fifa´s best player in the world 1996, European player of the year 1997, Fifa´s
best player in the world 1997.
Background
Ronaldo is Brazil´s greatest talent since the great Pele. He started his
professional career in the season 90-91, playing for Social Ramos Club. For the
next two seasons he played for São Cristovão. In the season 93-94 Ronaldo
signed for a first division club in Brazil, Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte. In Cruzerio
Ronaldo scored 54 goals in 54 games. Now some great players say "Not even
Pele managed that at the start of his career". All big clubs in Europe were
interested in the young talent Ronaldo, but PSV Eindhoven got him because
another great Brazilian striker Romario told him that PSV is the most
professional and best-organized club in Europe. Ronaldo ended his first season
in PSV as Holland´s top scorer with 35 goals. On March 24th '94 Ronaldo made
his international debut. He replaced Bebeto in the last 10 minutes in a match
between Brazil and Argentina. 1996 he signed for Barcelona and he is still
playing for Barca. Fifa voted him the best player in the world 1996 and 1997.
Ronaldo remains shyand feels totally embarrassed by comparisons with Pele.
Ronaldo played 49 games and scored 47 goals in barca (pretty amazing). 1997
Interbought Ronaldo for a hugh prize. Ronaldo made a great start in his newclub
in italy. Ronaldo lives with his girlfriend, model Susanna Werner.His parents
separated when he was 14 because of his father´s alcoholism.
Clubs:
90-91 Social Ramos Club
91-93 São Cristovão
93-94 Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte
94-96 PSV Eindhoven,
96-97 FC Barcelona
97- Inter
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