Ronaldo Brazilian Footballer From Itaguaí
Ronaldo · association football player · Brazilian
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Biography
Born on 22 September 1976 in Itaguaí, Ronaldo is a Brazilian footballer. Ronaldo has lined up for Brazil men's national football team (1994–2011) and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2002–2007).
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is Brazil national under-17 football team (1993). He has played for 11 teams on record, including Brazil men's national football team, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and Inter Milan. 17 years at Brazil men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Brazil men's national football team (1994–2011), his team-mates on record include Cafu, Zé Roberto and Adriano. Inter Milan team-mates from the same years include Andrea Pirlo, Christian Vieri and Sébastien Frey. Thierry Henry appears in two of his listed titles, including Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) and Goal III: Taking on the World (2009). On screen, the records list 3 credits, among them Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) and Goal III: Taking on the World (2009).
Recognition
He won the Ballon d'Or in 1997. Ronaldo also has received the Ballon d'Or Dream Team (2020) and the FIFA World Player of the Year (1996). In all, Ronaldo has won 11 awards.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil national under-17 football team | Forward |
| 1993–1994 | Cruzeiro E.C. | Forward |
| 1994–2011 | Brazil men's national football team | Forward |
| 1994–1996 | PSV Eindhoven | Forward |
| 1996 | Brazil national under-23 football team | Forward |
| 1996 | Brazil national under-23 football team | Forward |
| 1996–1997 | FC Barcelona | Forward |
| 1997–2002 | Inter Milan | Forward |
| 2002–2007 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Forward |
| 2007–2008 | AC Milan | Forward |
| 2009–2011 | S.C. Corinthians Paulista | Forward |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ballon d'Or Dream Team | Won | |
| 2015 | Italian Football Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2006 | Golden Foot | Won | |
| 2002 | BBC World Sport Star of the Year | Won | |
| 1998 | UEFA Club Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 1998 | World Cup Golden Ball | Won | |
| 1997 | Ballon d'Or | Won | |
| 1997 | Bravo Award | Won | |
| 1997 | European Golden Shoe | Won | |
| 1997 | Pichichi Trophy | Won | |
| 1996 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Won |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Goal III: Taking on the World | Film | |
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Film | |
| 2001 | Mike Bassett: England Manager | Film |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Ronaldo?
Ronaldo is 50 years old, born on 22 September 1976 in Itaguaí.
What is Ronaldo known for?
Ronaldo is a forward who has played for Brazil men's national football team and Inter Milan.
How tall is Ronaldo?
Ronaldo is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What is Ronaldo’s nationality?
Ronaldo is Brazilian, born in Itaguaí.
Has Ronaldo won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Ballon d'Or Dream Team (2020).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q529207), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Web Summit · CC BY 2.0
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