Brazilian striker, two-time World Cup winner, and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, often called "O Fenomeno."
Background
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo made his senior debut at Cruzeiro before moving to PSV Eindhoven at 17 and then to Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Corinthians.
Career
He won league titles in Spain with Real Madrid and the UEFA Cup with Inter. He scored both goals in the 2002 World Cup final against Germany and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals.
Style of play
Quick and powerful, Ronaldo combined sprint speed, close control, and clinical finishing as a central striker. Recurring knee injuries limited the later stages of his career.
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