Ronaldo's "phenomenal"
Early start:
Ronaldo was born on September 22, 1976.
His football journey began with the Brazilian club Cruzeiro in 1993.
He attracted attention with his exceptional talent, and moved to Europe in 1994.
Shine in the Old Continent:
Ronaldo played for Eindhoven (Netherlands), Barcelona and Real Madrid (Spain), Inter Milan and Milan (Italy).
He achieved great achievements with these clubs, and won many individual and team awards.
He was distinguished by his high scoring rate and exceptional skills, becoming one of the best strikers in history.
Global achievements:
Ronaldo led the Brazilian national team to win the Copa America and the Confederations Cup in 1997.
He won the World Cup twice in 1994 and 2002, and was the tournament's top scorer in 2002.
He won the Ballon d'Or twice in a row (1996-1997) and was named FIFA World Player of the Year three times.
The end of a busy journey:
Ronaldo returned to Brazil in 2008 to finish his career with Corinthians.
He faced health difficulties that forced him to retire from football in 2011.
Ronaldo left an indelible mark on the world of football, and many consider him one of the best players in history.