ONE OF THE GREATEST STRIKER EVER TURNS 48 TODAY

 

Ronaldo "O Fenômeno" is celebrating his 48th birthday today, September 18, 2024! Born on September 18, 1976, in Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time .

His illustrious career was marked by incredible achievements, including winning the FIFA World Cup twice, in 1994 and 2002. Who can forget his impressive performance in the 2002 World Cup, where he scored eight goals, including two in the final against Germany? 

Ronaldo's talent and skill on the field earned him numerous accolades, including the Adidas Golden Ball award in 1998 and the Golden Shoe award in 2002 . He played for several top-tier clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Ronaldo Nazário made history by breaking the world record transfer fee twice before the age of 21:

1. 1996: Barcelona signed Ronaldo from PSV Eindhoven for £13.2 million (approximately $19.4 million), breaking the record.

2. 1997: Inter Milan signed Ronaldo from Barcelona for £19.5 million (approximately $29.7 million), shattering his own record.

These transfers showcased Ronaldo's immense talent and market value, cementing his status as one of the world's top players.

At just 21, Ronaldo had:

- Won the FIFA World Cup (1994)

- Scored over 100 goals for club and country

- Broken the world transfer record twice

- Started an illustrious career that would earn him numerous accolades

Some of Ronaldo's notable achievements:

- FIFA World Cup Winner (1994, 2002)

- Adidas Golden Ball Winner (1998)

- Golden Shoe Winner (2002)

- UEFA Champions League Winner (2002)

- Brazil's all-time leading scorer (second only to Neymar) 

🏟 Games: 616

⚽ Goals: 414

🏆 La Liga: 2

🏆 Supercopa: 2

🏆 World Cup: 2

🏆 Copa del Rey: 1

🏆 UEFA Cup: 1

🥇 FIFA World POTY: 3

🥇 Ballon d’Or: 2

✅ Real Madrid Hall of Fame

✅ Inter Hall of Fame

O Fenômeno. 🇧🇷

Ronaldo Nazário's impact on football is immeasurable. His speed, skill, and goal-scoring prowess earned him the nickname "O Fenômeno" (The Phenomenon). He continues to inspire football fans worldwide.

Happy 48th birthday to the legendary Ronaldo Nazário!