"[20] Rob Smyth added, "In many ways Ronaldo was the first PlayStation footballer. [89], Despite tremendous success over the past decade, Ronaldo never won the UEFA Champions League in his club career. In 2005, Ronaldo became engaged to Brazilian model and MTV VJ Daniela Cicarelli, who became pregnant but suffered a miscarriage; the relationship lasted only three months after their luxurious wedding at the Chteau de Chantilly. The car was driven throughout the 2013 Formula One season by (then) three-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel and teammate Mark Webber. He is on the wish list of clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona . He is on the wish list of clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona . [8] He played on the streets of Bento Ribeiro, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Entertainment; Trending; Transfer Window. "[72], "He [Ronaldo] was more talented [than Cristiano Ronaldo] and if he took care of himself like the Portuguese does, his performances would have been even more incredible. It's an astonishing feat for one of the world's [237] Ronaldo's engagement to Maria Beatriz Antony was immediately halted,[238] but resumed shortly after. Cristiano, maybe you can guess that he has three or four tricks he would use most of the time, but Ronaldo, it was always something different. Ronaldo has continued his work as a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador, a position to which he was appointed in 2000. [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. 
"[47] Inter had high hopes going into the 19992000 season with their attack including Ronaldo and Italian stars Roberto Baggio and Christian Vieri. [173] He then broke Mller's record in the Round of 16 match against Ghana by scoring his fifteenth-career World Cup goal. Ronaldo has scored more than half of his goalsat Real Madrid with 450. What stood out to all of us, from the moment we met Ronnie, was that he could do things which other players found very difficult and make them look easy. [8], Ronaldo has been sponsored by sportswear company Nike since the early part of his career. [21] With PSV, Ronaldo won the Dutch Cup in 1996 and he was Eredivisie top scorer in 1995. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. "[93] In 2011, Paul Wilson wrote in The Guardian, "Ronaldo was unlucky in his timing or his choice of club for there is no doubt that at his very best he would have walked into any club in the world. He's still in with a chance to win the Golden Boot in that country. He scored twice in the final and received the Golden Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer. [156] In the final against Germany in Yokohama, Japan, Ronaldo scored twice in Brazil's 20 win and tied Pel's Brazilian record of 12 career World Cup goals. [192], Ronaldo was chosen as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2000 as he had the highest global appeal among sportspeople, and he accepted the role as he saw it as "an obligation" to help with causes around the world. Players. [25] Speaking to ESPN, Ronaldo stated, "I had reached an agreement to renew my contract just a month before that season finished, but a week later the lawyer and the president of Barcelona agreed that that contract was absurd. R-9, a fictitious starfighter from the game R-Type. 
He was so fast he could score from nothing. [87] Ronaldo's only goals in the 200708 season, besides his goal against Lecce in pre-season, came in a 52 victory against Napoli at the San Siro, where he scored an emotional double. Halfway through his first season he won FIFA World Player of the Year for the second time, and collected the Ballon d'Or. [109][110] Following an injury lay off he returned on 20 September in a match against Gois, and a week later scored for Corinthians in a draw against So Paulo FC. [63][174] With his third goal of the tournament, Ronaldo became only the second player ever, after Jrgen Klinsmann, to score at least three goals in each of three World Cups. Web24 Goals; Goals Scored. He finished the Brazilian Serie A 2009 with 12 goals in 20 matches. He invites everybody. I love [Lionel] Messi, I played many times with Cristiano [Ronaldo] and I adore him, Neymar is outstanding, Ronaldinho was exceptionalbut if you put all of them together, you might get what Ronaldo was that season. He's back to where he was; it's hugely satisfying and I am very moved. Rohrbaugh R9, a compact pistol. ES. Tim Vickery writes, "Without Ronaldo, Brazil were a shambles, fortunate even to get to the tournament. WebInformation about Ronaldo and his performace in the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Kogan Page Publishers. 
Every day I trained with him, I saw something different, something new, something beautiful. Youth. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. [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. "He could go in a restaurant, and I could go in with him, and you're not just there with close friends. [64] Ronaldo scored in a 21 home win over Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, but injury crucially kept him out of most of the second leg defeat where Real were eliminated. 
"[213] The outstanding influence for a generation of strikers, from Karim Benzema to Sergio Agero, with Romelu Lukaku stating "he changed the dimension of a striker" and could "dribble like a winger, run like a sprinter", Zlatan added, "nobody influenced football and the players who emerged as much as Ronaldo".[214]. WebIn his international career with Brazil, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps and scored 33 goals and represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. 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? The other Ronaldo and Messi were brilliant teenagers but had nothing like the same impact at that age. Ronaldo was introduced after 30 minutes, partnering 19-year-old Neymar in attack, and had three shots on target which were saved by the Romanian goalkeeper. [8] Ronaldo's agents accepted an offer of 50,000 from the club, and he scored four goals on his youth team debut. [63][71][199][208], "I've never seen a player able to show such precise control at such high speed. "[77] Teammates for six months, Van Nistelrooy said, "Ronaldo was the best natural talent I ever played with. [104] Ronaldo responded that playing for Corinthians was the only option open to him. Investing 400 million reais ($70 million) in the club, Ronaldo stated he wants to "give back to Cruzeiro and take them where they deserve to be. [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. WebClick here to see the latest Cristiano Ronaldo career statistics including matches played, goals scored, red & yellow cards and more, all live and up to date. For example, in 1972, Nolan Ryan allowed 80 runs in 284 innings, giving him a 2.54 RA9. [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. ", Manchester United assistant coach Mike Phelan on the ovation given to Ronaldo after his hat-trick for Real Madrid at Old Trafford. You'd be at a table with him and it'd be a judge sitting opposite talking to a politician with someone off the street listening in. [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. More than most, he made that No. [191] In January 2013, Ronaldo was named one of the six ambassadors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. [134], Ronaldo was the last Brazilian player out of the tunnel as the teams entered the field. [251][252] In 2015, Ronaldo opened eight new branches of his youth football school the Ronaldo Academy in China, the U.S. and Brazil, with 100 expected to be opened worldwide by 2020. 
For example, in 1972, Nolan Ryan allowed 80 runs in 284 innings, giving him a 2.54 RA9. [21] He scored 30 league goals in his first season in the Netherlands, which included seven braces and a hat-trick against Utrecht. Nicknamed O Fenmeno ('The Phenomenon') and R9, he is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. [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. "[216] Asked who was the toughest opponent of his career, Fabio Cannavaro responded, "I have no doubt, Ronaldo, the phenomenon. FIFA stated they could both be wrong with a possible total of 823, as per reports from ESPN. [102][103] On 9 December, however, Ronaldo signed a one-year deal with Flamengo's league rival Corinthians. [134] Brazil lost the match to hosts France 30. [129][130][131] He also took part in the friendly Tournoi de France in 1997, preceding the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring a goal as Brazil became runners-up. 
[138][139][140] Hours before the final against France, Ronaldo suffered a convulsive fit. 88 of his 414 goals involved rounding the goalkeeper and tapping into an empty net, which is a staggering 21%. In the 1990s, in his physical pomp, in his free-flowing prime, there was nothing remotely like him. [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. [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. ", Ronaldo entered the 1998 FIFA World Cup billed as the world's greatest player by reporters in the sport. [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. At his fearsome peak for PSV, Barcelona and Inter Milan he was arguably the most dangerous striker the world has ever seen. Brilliant seasons with both Barcelona and Inter confirmed his legend-status in the game. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. [12][17] He came to national public attention on 7 November 1993, scoring five goals in the game against Bahia. Whenever he wanted to turn it on he could, on any stage, in any stadium". He was a wonderful person. [94][95] The closest that he came to Champions League success was in 2003 when he helped Real Madrid to the semi-finals, in which they lost to Juventus. "[219] Mikal Silvestre states, "I played against [Lionel] Messi and I played with Cristiano at Manchester United, but he [Ronaldo] is something else in terms of speed. Most strikers need the midfielders and their teammates, but he does not. "[120], Ronaldo made his international debut for Brazil on 23 March 1994 in a friendly match in Recife against Argentina. [108], Ronaldo scored in Corinthians 42 aggregate defeat of Internacional in the final of the 2009 Copa do Brasil, helping the club win the trophy for the third time (the second of his career), thus earning a spot in the Copa Libertadores 2010. Twitter. "[124] Dubbed the "three R's", Ronaldo starred in a formidable attack alongside Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, and the trio were named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. It was as if he had come from the moon. [67], In the 200304 season, Madrid were on track to win the treble, until Ronaldo was injured towards the end of the season; they subsequently lost the Copa del Rey final, were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals to AS Monaco, and suffered a league form breakdown. He's bagged 145 at Manchester United, as well as 121 with the Portugal national team, 101 with Juventus and five with first club Sporting CP. 
Players. [37] His debut came on 27 July during the pre-season fixture against Manchester United. ", South American Championship and Copa Amrica, South American Championship / Copa Amrica, La Liga Foreign Player of the Year - Don Baln Award, BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronaldo_(Brazilian_footballer)&oldid=1147653201, Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy, Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Spain, UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award winners, Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands, World Soccer Magazine World Player of the Year winners, BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year winners, Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, Articles using Template:Medal with Winner, Articles using Template:Medal with Runner-up, Articles containing Portuguese-language text, Articles with Spanish-language sources (es), Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, Estadio Ramn Tahuichi Aguilera, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Estadio Antonio Aranda, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, Supercopa Libertadores Team of the Year: 199394, Campeonato Mineiro Team of the Year: 1994, FIFA Confederations Cup All-Star Team: 1997, This page was last edited on 1 April 2023, at 09:30. : 1993 to 1994 Cruzeiro(Brazil) 47 Games 44 Goals * 1 1994 to 1996 PSV(Holland) 57 Games 54 Goals 1996 to 1997 FC Barcelona(Spain) Ronaldo became the majority owner of Real Valladolid in September 2018, after buying 51% of the club's shares. [144] The nature of the incident set off a trail of questions and allegations which persisted for years, with Alex Bellos writing in The Guardian, When Ronaldo's health scare was revealed after the match, the situation's unique circumstances lent itself to conspiracy theories. 
[176] Ronaldo was awarded the Bronze Shoe as the third-highest goal-scorer of the World Cup. He has 11 goals for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. [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. Radeon R9, graphics processing units. Schedule. I know, I lost my battle. [73], In four and a half seasons at the club, Ronaldo scored over a century of goals, becoming the fifth foreigner at Madrid to achieve the feat after Argentine Alfredo Di Stfano, Hungarian Ferenc Pusks, Mexican Hugo Snchez and Chilean Ivn Zamorano. [63][71][209] Sid Lowe of Sports Illustrated wrote, "When he was one on one with the goalkeeper, you knew that he would score. [15], Ronaldo quickly attracted attention from big clubs, and his agents rejected offers from Botafogo and So Paulo. [19], Ronaldo joined PSV after the 1994 World Cup. [41] Ronaldo was given his most recognizable nickname, Il Fenomeno, by the Italian press while playing there. "R-9", a 1985 song by electronic band Cybrotron. [145] The parliamentary inquiry was unable to find any wider conspiracy, although the Brazilian public remained unconvinced. [32], "He was physical perfection, and he seemed like a mythical figure. [25] According to manager Bobby Robson, he signed an eight-year contract, and would play up front alone. Runs allowed per nine innings pitched -- the title says it all. [218] On his precocious talent a talent which saw him become the youngest FIFA World Player of the Year at age 20, and youngest Ballon d'Or recipient aged 21 Rob Smyth of The Guardian wrote in 2016, "Ronaldo is easily the best of the past 30 years, possibly ever. [25] The footage of the goal was later used in a Nike advert with a voiceover asking: "Imagine you asked God to be the best player in the world, and he listened to you",[25] and the goal was said to have been replayed 160 times on the main Spanish television channels in the 48 hours following the game. .jpg)
"[134] Adrian Williams, professor of clinical neurology at Birmingham University, said that Ronaldo should not have played, that he would have been feeling the after effects of the seizure, and "there is no way that he would have been able to perform to the best of his ability within 24 hours of his first fit if it was his first fit. 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. [23][25] He signed a five-year contract with the Italians,[36] and was unveiled to 4000 Inter fans at their training ground. The car was driven throughout the 2013 Formula One season by (then) three-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel and teammate Mark Webber. From that point on he showed he was truly a phenomenon. Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) (born 1976), retired Brazilian footballer. Brazilian Ronaldo was a phenomenal player, notching 414 goals in 616 career appearances for club and country. It's time to go. He was a perfect physical specimen. "[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. pic.twitter.com/eYqTcGJf1p. [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. WebIn his international career with Brazil, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps and scored 33 goals and represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. WebDate 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 "[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. It was extraordinary. Agent Jorge Mendes; Darwin Nunez; Frenkie De Jong; Madrid Player; Ronaldo Age; News. WebThe Red Bull RB9 was a successful Formula One racing car designed by Formula One racing team Infiniti Red Bull Racing. WebIl Fenomeno, R9 Social Networks: Twitter: @ClaroRonaldo National Team: 1994 to 2011 Brazil(senior national team) 1993 Brazil U-17 1996 Brazil U-23 In what teams did Ronaldo play? how many goals did r9 score in his career. His impressive record (55 goals in 57 games) with PSV answered that question. [258] Archive footage of Ronaldo features in the music video "We Are One (Ole Ola)", the official song of the 2014 World Cup by Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez. Ronaldo in his prime was able to do that better than anyone who has ever played the game. 
(2005), Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) and Goal III: Taking on the World (2009). Brilliant seasons with both Barcelona and Inter confirmed his legend-status in the game. Ronaldo Nazario scored 88 of his goals by sitting the goalkeeper down and rounding them. [29] Ronaldo was at his physical peak at Barcelona, and many of his 47 goals involved him rounding the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net. And thanks to a career of goal scoring, Ronaldo has the all-time record for most goals in the history of men's football, as recognized by FIFA. The real Ronaldo is the greatest No.9 in history", "Veltroni intervista Cannavaro: Scudetto al Napoli. [150] Many publications regarded his personal triumph as "redemption" for what occurred at the previous World Cup. Maria Beatriz Antony gave birth to their first daughter, named Maria Sophia, in Rio de Janeiro, on 24 December 2008. [48] However, on 21 November, during a Serie A match against Lecce, Ronaldo felt his knee buckle and was forced to limp off the field. [268] Nicknamed R9 (his initial and shirt number),[200] Ronaldo is closely associated with the original Nike Mercurial R9 that was designed for him for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. [62] Ronaldo scored twice on his debut against Alavs, the first 61 seconds after coming on. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. By the time the 1998 World Cup came along his reputation had extended to the point of fully formed marvel. [195][196], On 14 June 2018, Ronaldo featured at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. He was ridiculously good. ", Brazilian defender Cafu on 17-year-old Ronaldo. 88 of his 414 goals involved rounding the goalkeeper and tapping into an empty net, which is a staggering 21%. "R-9", a 1985 song by electronic band Cybrotron. [61] He was sidelined through injury until October 2002 which added to the fans anticipation. His innate ability went beyond anything that I'd ever seen or played alongside. [123] He stated he was "overjoyed" at the experience. [123][155] Much attention was on his haircut only part of his head was shaved done as a deliberate distraction to shift media attention away from a leg injury. [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? Twitter. 
Profile with general and detailed stats and data that include National Team, total games, goals and cards and full list of matches played. Had he managed to stay free of injury, he had every chance of becoming the best footballer ever. "[143] Despite his sub-par performance in the final due to his seizure hours earlier, Ronaldo was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament for his performances leading up to the final, and finished the tournament as the joint-third highest scorer. [229] The marriage lasted four years. The Brazilian forward scored 414 goals in 616 appearances for club and country throughout his career. WebDate 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 Stats of Ronaldo [185] After the first half ended, Ronaldo made a farewell speech to the crowd. [54] After two operations and rehabilitation, Ronaldo came back for the 2002 World Cup, helping Brazil win their fifth World Cup title. [265][266], In May 2021, DAZN released the first of a six-part series titled Ronaldo: El Presidente. And usually, he was right". Ronaldo was one of the most marketable sportsmen in the world during his playing career. The 38-year-old has sent goalscoring records tumbling throughout his trophy-laden career, becoming the top marksman in the history of both Real Madrid and the Portugal national team. He shifted boundaries, challenged convention, just as much as Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have altered our perceptions of what a winger might be. You just understand when you see quality. [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. Champions, stats, national teams and players from each World Cup. Champions, stats, national teams and players from each World Cup. "[114], In February 2011, after Corinthians were eliminated from the 2011 Copa Libertadores by the Colombian team Deportes Tolima, Ronaldo announced his retirement from football, concluding an 18-year career. [64][65] Reflecting on the ovation given to him from the oppositions' fans, Ronaldo stated that "it remains a very beautiful, very special moment". 
In 2021/22 his 18 Premier League goalswere good for third in England's top division behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min (23 goals). A young Ronaldo [before a series of injuries] would have been even more dangerous, but it shows how good a player he was. The Czech FA have regularly disputed Bican's figure of 805 with claims that he actually scored 821 when the final tallies were recorded. 
"[224], In December 2021, Ronaldo bought a controlling stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro. At age 17, he was the youngest member of the Brazilian squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup. This attacking performance currently places them at 3rd out of 326 for Bundesliga Players who've played at least 3 matches. Brazilian Ronaldo was a phenomenal player, notching 414 goals in 616 career appearances for club and country. In 2018, Ronaldo's R9 Mercurial boots inspired the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boots commissioned for Kylian Mbapp. An individual who considers himself white may be genomically more African than an individual who considers himself to be brown or black. Ronaldo Nazario leads the way with 115 goals . [44] His Inter teammate Youri Djorkaeff stated; "Ronaldo was phenomenal. [197], "Ronaldo did things nobody had seen before. 88 of his 414 goals involved rounding the goalkeeper and tapping into an empty net, which is a staggering 21%. Pitta stated, "We saw right away that he could be something different than most other players. [13] Under the guidance of coach Alfredo Sampaio, he progressed quickly through the ranks, playing for the clubs' under-17 and under-20 teams while only 15. Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) (born 1976), retired Brazilian footballer. With him, it was a different story. [253][254] In 2017, Ronaldo's son, Ronald, was selected for the junior football team representing Brazil in the 2017 Maccabiah Games. [235] Ronaldo claimed that upon discovering that they were legally male, he offered them $600 to leave. According to the authoritative and widely cited RSSSF organization (Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation), their totals and rankings are also different. [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. 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"[47] Inter had high hopes going into the 19992000 season with their attack including Ronaldo and Italian stars Roberto Baggio and Christian Vieri. [173] He then broke Mller's record in the Round of 16 match against Ghana by scoring his fifteenth-career World Cup goal. Ronaldo has scored more than half of his goalsat Real Madrid with 450. What stood out to all of us, from the moment we met Ronnie, was that he could do things which other players found very difficult and make them look easy. [8], Ronaldo has been sponsored by sportswear company Nike since the early part of his career. [21] With PSV, Ronaldo won the Dutch Cup in 1996 and he was Eredivisie top scorer in 1995. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. "[93] In 2011, Paul Wilson wrote in The Guardian, "Ronaldo was unlucky in his timing or his choice of club for there is no doubt that at his very best he would have walked into any club in the world. He's still in with a chance to win the Golden Boot in that country. He scored twice in the final and received the Golden Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer. [156] In the final against Germany in Yokohama, Japan, Ronaldo scored twice in Brazil's 20 win and tied Pel's Brazilian record of 12 career World Cup goals. [192], Ronaldo was chosen as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2000 as he had the highest global appeal among sportspeople, and he accepted the role as he saw it as "an obligation" to help with causes around the world. Players. [25] Speaking to ESPN, Ronaldo stated, "I had reached an agreement to renew my contract just a month before that season finished, but a week later the lawyer and the president of Barcelona agreed that that contract was absurd. R-9, a fictitious starfighter from the game R-Type. He was so fast he could score from nothing. [87] Ronaldo's only goals in the 200708 season, besides his goal against Lecce in pre-season, came in a 52 victory against Napoli at the San Siro, where he scored an emotional double. Halfway through his first season he won FIFA World Player of the Year for the second time, and collected the Ballon d'Or. [109][110] Following an injury lay off he returned on 20 September in a match against Gois, and a week later scored for Corinthians in a draw against So Paulo FC. [63][174] With his third goal of the tournament, Ronaldo became only the second player ever, after Jrgen Klinsmann, to score at least three goals in each of three World Cups. Web24 Goals; Goals Scored. He finished the Brazilian Serie A 2009 with 12 goals in 20 matches. He invites everybody. I love [Lionel] Messi, I played many times with Cristiano [Ronaldo] and I adore him, Neymar is outstanding, Ronaldinho was exceptionalbut if you put all of them together, you might get what Ronaldo was that season. He's back to where he was; it's hugely satisfying and I am very moved. Rohrbaugh R9, a compact pistol. ES. Tim Vickery writes, "Without Ronaldo, Brazil were a shambles, fortunate even to get to the tournament. WebInformation about Ronaldo and his performace in the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Kogan Page Publishers. "[213] The outstanding influence for a generation of strikers, from Karim Benzema to Sergio Agero, with Romelu Lukaku stating "he changed the dimension of a striker" and could "dribble like a winger, run like a sprinter", Zlatan added, "nobody influenced football and the players who emerged as much as Ronaldo".[214]. WebIn his international career with Brazil, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps and scored 33 goals and represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. 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? The other Ronaldo and Messi were brilliant teenagers but had nothing like the same impact at that age. Ronaldo was introduced after 30 minutes, partnering 19-year-old Neymar in attack, and had three shots on target which were saved by the Romanian goalkeeper. [8] Ronaldo's agents accepted an offer of 50,000 from the club, and he scored four goals on his youth team debut. [63][71][199][208], "I've never seen a player able to show such precise control at such high speed. "[77] Teammates for six months, Van Nistelrooy said, "Ronaldo was the best natural talent I ever played with. [104] Ronaldo responded that playing for Corinthians was the only option open to him. Investing 400 million reais ($70 million) in the club, Ronaldo stated he wants to "give back to Cruzeiro and take them where they deserve to be. [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. WebClick here to see the latest Cristiano Ronaldo career statistics including matches played, goals scored, red & yellow cards and more, all live and up to date. For example, in 1972, Nolan Ryan allowed 80 runs in 284 innings, giving him a 2.54 RA9. [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. ", Manchester United assistant coach Mike Phelan on the ovation given to Ronaldo after his hat-trick for Real Madrid at Old Trafford. You'd be at a table with him and it'd be a judge sitting opposite talking to a politician with someone off the street listening in. [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. More than most, he made that No. [191] In January 2013, Ronaldo was named one of the six ambassadors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. [134], Ronaldo was the last Brazilian player out of the tunnel as the teams entered the field. [251][252] In 2015, Ronaldo opened eight new branches of his youth football school the Ronaldo Academy in China, the U.S. and Brazil, with 100 expected to be opened worldwide by 2020. For example, in 1972, Nolan Ryan allowed 80 runs in 284 innings, giving him a 2.54 RA9. [21] He scored 30 league goals in his first season in the Netherlands, which included seven braces and a hat-trick against Utrecht. Nicknamed O Fenmeno ('The Phenomenon') and R9, he is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. [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. "[216] Asked who was the toughest opponent of his career, Fabio Cannavaro responded, "I have no doubt, Ronaldo, the phenomenon. FIFA stated they could both be wrong with a possible total of 823, as per reports from ESPN. [102][103] On 9 December, however, Ronaldo signed a one-year deal with Flamengo's league rival Corinthians. [134] Brazil lost the match to hosts France 30. [129][130][131] He also took part in the friendly Tournoi de France in 1997, preceding the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring a goal as Brazil became runners-up. [138][139][140] Hours before the final against France, Ronaldo suffered a convulsive fit. 88 of his 414 goals involved rounding the goalkeeper and tapping into an empty net, which is a staggering 21%. In the 1990s, in his physical pomp, in his free-flowing prime, there was nothing remotely like him. [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. [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. ", Ronaldo entered the 1998 FIFA World Cup billed as the world's greatest player by reporters in the sport. [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. At his fearsome peak for PSV, Barcelona and Inter Milan he was arguably the most dangerous striker the world has ever seen. Brilliant seasons with both Barcelona and Inter confirmed his legend-status in the game. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. [12][17] He came to national public attention on 7 November 1993, scoring five goals in the game against Bahia. Whenever he wanted to turn it on he could, on any stage, in any stadium". He was a wonderful person. [94][95] The closest that he came to Champions League success was in 2003 when he helped Real Madrid to the semi-finals, in which they lost to Juventus. "[219] Mikal Silvestre states, "I played against [Lionel] Messi and I played with Cristiano at Manchester United, but he [Ronaldo] is something else in terms of speed. Most strikers need the midfielders and their teammates, but he does not. "[120], Ronaldo made his international debut for Brazil on 23 March 1994 in a friendly match in Recife against Argentina. [108], Ronaldo scored in Corinthians 42 aggregate defeat of Internacional in the final of the 2009 Copa do Brasil, helping the club win the trophy for the third time (the second of his career), thus earning a spot in the Copa Libertadores 2010. Twitter. "[124] Dubbed the "three R's", Ronaldo starred in a formidable attack alongside Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, and the trio were named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. It was as if he had come from the moon. [67], In the 200304 season, Madrid were on track to win the treble, until Ronaldo was injured towards the end of the season; they subsequently lost the Copa del Rey final, were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals to AS Monaco, and suffered a league form breakdown. He's bagged 145 at Manchester United, as well as 121 with the Portugal national team, 101 with Juventus and five with first club Sporting CP. Players. [37] His debut came on 27 July during the pre-season fixture against Manchester United. 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[144] The nature of the incident set off a trail of questions and allegations which persisted for years, with Alex Bellos writing in The Guardian, When Ronaldo's health scare was revealed after the match, the situation's unique circumstances lent itself to conspiracy theories. [176] Ronaldo was awarded the Bronze Shoe as the third-highest goal-scorer of the World Cup. He has 11 goals for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. [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. Radeon R9, graphics processing units. Schedule. I know, I lost my battle. [73], In four and a half seasons at the club, Ronaldo scored over a century of goals, becoming the fifth foreigner at Madrid to achieve the feat after Argentine Alfredo Di Stfano, Hungarian Ferenc Pusks, Mexican Hugo Snchez and Chilean Ivn Zamorano. [63][71][209] Sid Lowe of Sports Illustrated wrote, "When he was one on one with the goalkeeper, you knew that he would score. [15], Ronaldo quickly attracted attention from big clubs, and his agents rejected offers from Botafogo and So Paulo. [19], Ronaldo joined PSV after the 1994 World Cup. [41] Ronaldo was given his most recognizable nickname, Il Fenomeno, by the Italian press while playing there. "R-9", a 1985 song by electronic band Cybrotron. [145] The parliamentary inquiry was unable to find any wider conspiracy, although the Brazilian public remained unconvinced. [32], "He was physical perfection, and he seemed like a mythical figure. [25] According to manager Bobby Robson, he signed an eight-year contract, and would play up front alone. Runs allowed per nine innings pitched -- the title says it all. [218] On his precocious talent a talent which saw him become the youngest FIFA World Player of the Year at age 20, and youngest Ballon d'Or recipient aged 21 Rob Smyth of The Guardian wrote in 2016, "Ronaldo is easily the best of the past 30 years, possibly ever. [25] The footage of the goal was later used in a Nike advert with a voiceover asking: "Imagine you asked God to be the best player in the world, and he listened to you",[25] and the goal was said to have been replayed 160 times on the main Spanish television channels in the 48 hours following the game. "[134] Adrian Williams, professor of clinical neurology at Birmingham University, said that Ronaldo should not have played, that he would have been feeling the after effects of the seizure, and "there is no way that he would have been able to perform to the best of his ability within 24 hours of his first fit if it was his first fit. 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. [23][25] He signed a five-year contract with the Italians,[36] and was unveiled to 4000 Inter fans at their training ground. The car was driven throughout the 2013 Formula One season by (then) three-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel and teammate Mark Webber. From that point on he showed he was truly a phenomenon. Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) (born 1976), retired Brazilian footballer. Brazilian Ronaldo was a phenomenal player, notching 414 goals in 616 career appearances for club and country. It's time to go. He was a perfect physical specimen. "[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. pic.twitter.com/eYqTcGJf1p. [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. WebIn his international career with Brazil, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps and scored 33 goals and represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. WebDate 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 "[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. It was extraordinary. Agent Jorge Mendes; Darwin Nunez; Frenkie De Jong; Madrid Player; Ronaldo Age; News. WebThe Red Bull RB9 was a successful Formula One racing car designed by Formula One racing team Infiniti Red Bull Racing. WebIl Fenomeno, R9 Social Networks: Twitter: @ClaroRonaldo National Team: 1994 to 2011 Brazil(senior national team) 1993 Brazil U-17 1996 Brazil U-23 In what teams did Ronaldo play? how many goals did r9 score in his career. His impressive record (55 goals in 57 games) with PSV answered that question. [258] Archive footage of Ronaldo features in the music video "We Are One (Ole Ola)", the official song of the 2014 World Cup by Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez. Ronaldo in his prime was able to do that better than anyone who has ever played the game. (2005), Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) and Goal III: Taking on the World (2009). Brilliant seasons with both Barcelona and Inter confirmed his legend-status in the game. Ronaldo Nazario scored 88 of his goals by sitting the goalkeeper down and rounding them. [29] Ronaldo was at his physical peak at Barcelona, and many of his 47 goals involved him rounding the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net. And thanks to a career of goal scoring, Ronaldo has the all-time record for most goals in the history of men's football, as recognized by FIFA. The real Ronaldo is the greatest No.9 in history", "Veltroni intervista Cannavaro: Scudetto al Napoli. [150] Many publications regarded his personal triumph as "redemption" for what occurred at the previous World Cup. Maria Beatriz Antony gave birth to their first daughter, named Maria Sophia, in Rio de Janeiro, on 24 December 2008. [48] However, on 21 November, during a Serie A match against Lecce, Ronaldo felt his knee buckle and was forced to limp off the field. [268] Nicknamed R9 (his initial and shirt number),[200] Ronaldo is closely associated with the original Nike Mercurial R9 that was designed for him for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. [62] Ronaldo scored twice on his debut against Alavs, the first 61 seconds after coming on. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. By the time the 1998 World Cup came along his reputation had extended to the point of fully formed marvel. [195][196], On 14 June 2018, Ronaldo featured at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. He was ridiculously good. ", Brazilian defender Cafu on 17-year-old Ronaldo. 88 of his 414 goals involved rounding the goalkeeper and tapping into an empty net, which is a staggering 21%. "R-9", a 1985 song by electronic band Cybrotron. [61] He was sidelined through injury until October 2002 which added to the fans anticipation. His innate ability went beyond anything that I'd ever seen or played alongside. [123] He stated he was "overjoyed" at the experience. [123][155] Much attention was on his haircut only part of his head was shaved done as a deliberate distraction to shift media attention away from a leg injury. [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? Twitter. In 2021/22 his 18 Premier League goalswere good for third in England's top division behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min (23 goals). A young Ronaldo [before a series of injuries] would have been even more dangerous, but it shows how good a player he was. The Czech FA have regularly disputed Bican's figure of 805 with claims that he actually scored 821 when the final tallies were recorded. "[224], In December 2021, Ronaldo bought a controlling stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro. At age 17, he was the youngest member of the Brazilian squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup. This attacking performance currently places them at 3rd out of 326 for Bundesliga Players who've played at least 3 matches. Brazilian Ronaldo was a phenomenal player, notching 414 goals in 616 career appearances for club and country. In 2018, Ronaldo's R9 Mercurial boots inspired the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boots commissioned for Kylian Mbapp. An individual who considers himself white may be genomically more African than an individual who considers himself to be brown or black. Ronaldo Nazario leads the way with 115 goals . [44] His Inter teammate Youri Djorkaeff stated; "Ronaldo was phenomenal. [197], "Ronaldo did things nobody had seen before. 88 of his 414 goals involved rounding the goalkeeper and tapping into an empty net, which is a staggering 21%. Pitta stated, "We saw right away that he could be something different than most other players. [13] Under the guidance of coach Alfredo Sampaio, he progressed quickly through the ranks, playing for the clubs' under-17 and under-20 teams while only 15. Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) (born 1976), retired Brazilian footballer. With him, it was a different story. [253][254] In 2017, Ronaldo's son, Ronald, was selected for the junior football team representing Brazil in the 2017 Maccabiah Games. [235] Ronaldo claimed that upon discovering that they were legally male, he offered them $600 to leave. According to the authoritative and widely cited RSSSF organization (Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation), their totals and rankings are also different. [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. Electronic band Cybrotron, there was nothing remotely like him ( 55 goals in 20 matches and Inter he... Named maria Sophia, in any how many goals did r9 score in his career '' inspired the Nike Mercurial Superfly VI boots commissioned for Mbapp... Nickname, Il Fenomeno, by the time the 1998 World Cup billed as the World ever. 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