[12] Upon returning from the tour, he scored 20 goals, with eight coming in the Supercopa Libertadores, including a hat-trick against Chilean side Colo-Colo in the first leg, and two in the second leg, before scoring a further three against Uruguayan team Nacional, resulting in him being the tournament's top goalscorer. He revealed, "when I arrived in training with this haircut everybody stopped talking about the injury". How many goals did Ronaldo scored for Portugal? Sid Lowe of Sports Illustrated states, "That season Ronaldo was unstoppable. [236] One of the three attempted to blackmail Ronaldo, while the other two admitted to lying about having sex with him. Ronaldo is the hardest attacker I've ever had to face. Nicknamed O Fenmeno ('The Phenomenon') and R9, he is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. [50][51] Ronaldo's physiotherapist Nilton Petrone stated, "his knee-cap actually exploded", and called it "the worst football injury" he's ever seen. [188][189][190] In December 2012, Ronaldo and Zidane reunited for the Match Against Poverty in Porto Alegre, Portugal, with the field littered with World Cup winners from France and Brazil, which also saw 1982 World Cup star Zico (Ronaldo's childhood idol) turn out for Ronaldo's team. 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[60] Ronaldo was part of the Galcticos era of global stars signed by the club every summer, which included Zinedine Zidane, Lus Figo, Roberto Carlos and David Beckham. [25] According to manager Bobby Robson, he signed an eight-year contract, and would play up front alone. [197], "Ronaldo did things nobody had seen before. [239] On 6 April 2010, Maria Beatriz Antony gave birth to their second daughter. [123][153], Ronaldo scored against every opponent in the tournament except in the quarter-finals against England. "[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. He was selected for the tournament despite being just 17, but did not play in any games. The Portuguese striker scored a penalty kick in the 70th minute to give Manchester United a 3-2 victory. The boy was born after a brief relationship between Ronaldo and Michele Umezu, a Brazilian waitress who Ronaldo first met in Tokyo in 2002. In 2020, Ronaldo was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest all-time XI published by France Football magazine. At that moment I'd have to go and live on the North Pole. How many goals did R9? [23][25] He signed a five-year contract with the Italians,[36] and was unveiled to 4000 Inter fans at their training ground. [8], Ronaldo has been sponsored by sportswear company Nike since the early part of his career. [44] His Inter teammate Youri Djorkaeff stated; "Ronaldo was phenomenal. [84] The next game at Siena, on 17 February, Ronaldo scored twice and assisted on a third goal in his first start for Milan, as they won 43. [37] His debut came on 27 July during the pre-season fixture against Manchester United. [40] Ronaldo started to develop into a complete forward. It was as if he had come from the moon. 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. However, if we are talking strictly about talent and skill, nobody surpasses Ronaldo. 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. [62] That same reception was observed at the final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao, where Ronaldo scored to finish his first season with 23 league goals and seal La Liga title for 2003. The real Ronaldo is the greatest No.9 in history", "Veltroni intervista Cannavaro: Scudetto al Napoli. In the 1990s, in his physical pomp, in his free-flowing prime, there was nothing remotely like him. [255] The Maccabiah is described as "the Jewish Olympics"; Ronald is not Jewish, but some participating countries have more relaxed rules about eligibility and Ronald is a member of a Jewish football club. [27], During the 199697 season, Ronaldo scored 47 goals in 49 games in all competitions, with his goal celebration invariably the same with his arms outstretched like the statue of Christ the Redeemer that watches over his native Rio de Janeiro. He did things I'd never seen before. I think of an action but I can't do it the way I want to. Often dubbed 'R9', the former Real Madrid man won a slew of trophies in his career including two World Cups with Brazil. He scored 136 goals in 236 apps he made with Santos from 2009-2013. [30], Arguably Ronaldo's most memorable Barcelona goal was scored at SD Compostela on 11 October 1996; having received the ball inside his own half, he evaded a cynical tackle of the first opponent with a drag back, before running away from another and ran towards goal, going past two more defenders in the box with close ball control, before finishing into the bottom corner of the net. [19], Ronaldo joined PSV after the 1994 World Cup. Ronaldo was one of the most marketable sportsmen in the world during his playing career. Legendary forward Ronaldo Nazario scored 88 of his goals by sitting the goalkeeper down and rounding them. [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. The ceremony reportedly cost 700,000 (896,000). One of them, a solo goal against Compostela, is considered one of the most amazing goals in football. Ronaldo scored 88 goals by taking the ball around the goalkeeper during his career. He was United's top scorer in the last three seasons of his first spell at Old Trafford, winning the Ballon d'Or in 2008 as a result, before moving to Real Madrid in 2009 as the then. [157] Ronaldo was the first player to seek out German players to offer his condolences,[151] before he was congratulated by Pel when receiving his World Cup winners medal. Jimmy Greaves (2008). "[224], In December 2021, Ronaldo bought a controlling stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro. [85] In his first season, Ronaldo scored seven goals in 14 appearances. [163] With 10 goals in 15 games, including a goal against Venezuela in the last game to secure first place, Ronaldo was the South American top scorer in Brazil's qualifying campaign. Stats by club [154] The match-winner against Turkey in the semi-final, with the winning goal a toe-poke finish with little back-lift while on the run a finish he learned while playing futsal in his youth the final whistle saw fans behind the goal hoist huge white letters to spell out his name akin to the Hollywood sign. [179] Ronaldo finished with fifteen goals in nineteen World Cup matches, for an average of 0.79 per game. [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. In 2015, Pele posted a tweet claiming that he had scored 1,283 goals during his illustrious career. P. 174. This victory, for our fifth world title, has crowned my recovery and the work of the whole team. (2005), Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) and Goal III: Taking on the World (2009). "[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. [138][139][140] Hours before the final against France, Ronaldo suffered a convulsive fit. He is considered one of the best players in the history of football (soccer). By the age of 23, Ronaldo had scored over 200 goals for club and country. [115][116][117] In an emotional press conference on 14 February, he cited pain and hypothyroidism as the reasons for his premature retirement. Or talks about it. "[141] However, shortly before kick off, after pleading that he felt fine and requested to play, Ronaldo was reinstated by Brazil coach Mrio Zagallo. Ronaldo has scored 800 goals. [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. [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. "[30] Jos Mourinho, who worked as an interpreter at Barcelona, referred to Ronaldo as "the greatest player I have ever seen in my life", adding, "I have no doubts. [37][38] His competitive debut came on the opening day of the 199798 season against Brescia. [80] Departing Real Madrid having been the club's leading goalscorer for all of his four full seasons, Ronaldo thanked everyone except Capello, "I would like to thank the fans who've supported me all the time and thank all the teammates that I've had here and all the coaches I've had except one". [220] In 2020, Ronaldo was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest all-time XI published by France Football magazine. [12] Ronaldo scored 44 goals in 47 games with Cruzeiro, leading them to their first Copa do Brasil in 1993, and the Minas Gerais State Championship in 1994. We want to build the best team possible to compete while also giving information about our management with transparency. [29] Until the 200809 season, Ronaldo remained the last player to score more than 30 goals in La Liga. "[9][10][11] His coach from Social Ramos, Alirio Carvalho, says: "What was special about Ronaldo was his attitude. [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. That's the first time I really felt a special player was out on a football field. Neymar has scored total 269 goals in 439 games (for clubs) since his debut with Santos in 2009. [62] Ronaldo scored twice on his debut against Alavs, the first 61 seconds after coming on. Steve Hatch, Jim Taylor (2009). [20][21] On 28 August 1994, Ronaldo scored ten minutes into his debut against Vitesse, and scored a brace on his home debut against Go Ahead Eagles. During his long career in football, Ronaldo has played for five different teams and scored 750 goals. [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. [68][69] During that second season at the club, Ronaldo scored one of the fastest goals in the club's history when he netted after 15 seconds in a league match against Atltico Madrid at the Bernabu on 3 December 2003. [107] He scored twice in a 31 win against local rivals Santos in the first leg of the state championship final, with Santos idol Pel looking on from the stands. ", Former France striker Thierry Henry. [223][224] At his unveiling as the club's new owner at Valladolid city hall, Ronaldo stated, "I have gone through many stages in my training in football to prepare for this. [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. "The maternal ancestry of the Brazilian white was one-third African, one third Amerindian, and one third European. Actually, thinking about it now, one aspect of his game stood out from all of his qualities in my 5-year-old-brain: his ability to score goals. ", Brazilian defender Cafu on 17-year-old Ronaldo. [142] Ronaldo later reflected: "We lost the World Cup but I won another cup my life."[135]. John Wiley & Sons. "Injuries killed a career that could have been even more incredible, but the talent that that 19-year-old boy had was something incredible. [257] Ronaldo made a cameo appearance in Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) and each film of the Goal! Went from a Wild Idea to a Cult Movie Franchise for Football Fans", "Pitbull Debuts 'We Are One (Ole Ola)' Ft. 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[263] In 2017 Ronaldo was added as an icon to the Ultimate Team in EA Sports' FIFA video game FIFA 18, receiving a 95 rating along with Brazilian compatriot Pel, Argentine playmaker Diego Maradona, former Russian goalkeeper Lev Yashin and former French star Thierry Henry. Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have had longer careers. "[215] On his speed of thought, Kak said "For me the best players are those who are able to think of a play and execute it quickest and in the best way possible, and Ronaldo was the best at that. 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With this goal, he has now reached the top spot in the all-time list of men's goal scorers. Antony Young (2007). We thought a modern construction of his 1998 boot would be a great commemoration of that moment. [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. "[181], In February 2011, it was announced that Ronaldo would be given one last match for Brazil, a friendly against Romania in So Paulo on 7 June 2011, five years after his last match with the national team. In his first season, the Egyptian showed his goalscoring touch and went on to become Premier League top scorer. [147], Prior to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo had barely played since rupturing the cruciate ligament in his right knee in April 2000, and he missed Brazil's entire qualification campaign where, in his absence, the team had been poor. [198], Ronaldo is regarded as one of the greatest and most complete forwards of all time. Date 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 According to many official reports, Pele scored 643 goals with Santos FC and FIFA has a total count of 767 during his career (club and international level). [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. "[20] His dribbles from midfield caught the attention of many in the sport, with future Barcelona teammate Luis Enrique stating, "I'd seen him on television at PSV and thought wow'. how many goals did r9 score in his career He believes he scored 1000 goals in his career - though not a lot of people outside of his home country agree. Ronaldo National Team Brazil Ronaldo Stats Detail of World Cups Played [124] He was then known as Ronaldinho ("little Ronaldo" in Portuguese), because Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus, his older teammate, was also called Ronaldo and later nicknamed Ronaldo ("big Ronaldo") to further distinguish them. His mother states, "I always found him on the street playing ball with friends when he should have been in school. He's back to where he was; it's hugely satisfying and I am very moved. "[216] Asked who was the toughest opponent of his career, Fabio Cannavaro responded, "I have no doubt, Ronaldo, the phenomenon. He starred in the 1996 Nike commercial titled "Good vs Evil" in a gladiatorial game set in a Roman amphitheatre. How many goals did Pele score in his career? But in spite of scoring 49 goals in European competitions, Ronaldo never got to win the Champions League. An inquest was launched in Brazil, with team doctor Ldio Toledo telling the commission "imagine if I stopped Ronaldo playing and Brazil lost. He invites everybody. [42] Ronaldo's goal celebrations often saw his Inter teammates congratulating him by kneeling down and pretending to shine his shoe. [71][203] According to his physiotherapist Nilton Petrone, Ronaldo was vulnerable to injury due to a medical condition combined with his explosive running. [81] Capello, who dropped him due to weight issues, commented, "I wish him the best of luck in doing what he used to do which is being a great player. [63], "He got the standing ovation he deserved from the crowd. You just understand when you see quality. In his PSG debut season he has scored 28 goals in 30 apps. [12] During the tour, his performance against Porto impressed enough that they bid $500,000, which was turned down by club president Csar Masci. This attacking performance currently places them at 3rd out of 326 for Bundesliga Players who've played at least 3 matches. ", Joaquin Hidalgo, director of Nike's Brazilian marketing unit, 1998. Ronaldo scored four goals and made three assists en route to the final, scoring once and assisting Bebeto's goal in a 3-0 win against Morocco in the team's second group stage match, netting twice in a 4-1 win against Chile in the round of 16, set-up two goals in Brazil's 3-2 victory over Denmark in the quarter-finals, and scored once in . [123][150][151][152] Ronaldo spoke about his obsession with lifting the World Cup trophy, having missed out in 1998. His stepover was a form of hypnosis, and his signature trick, the elastico, could certainly have come from a computer screen. [21] After scoring a hat-trick in PSV's game against Bayer Leverkusen in the 199495 UEFA Cup, Leverkusen striker and Germany World Cup winner Rudi Vller stated in a post match press conference, "Never in my life have I seen an 18-year-old play in this way. The Brazilian scored 414 goals in 616 appearances for club and country throughout his career. A young Ronaldo [before a series of injuries] would have been even more dangerous, but it shows how good a player he was. Brazil's Ronaldo greets Pele after receiving his winners medal. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronaldo_(Brazilian_footballer)&oldid=1132965679, *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 11 January 2023, at 15:22. At age 17, he was the youngest member of the Brazilian squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Watching him was like watching a character in a video game. [58][59], Having signed for Real Madrid for 46million, his jersey sales broke all records on the first day. He was inventing things on the spot, so you can't guide him left or right because he's going to get out of these situations, no matter what". In 1997, Inter Milan broke the world record fee to sign Ronaldo, making him the first player since Diego Maradona to break the world transfer record twice. "Rigorous Magic: Communication Ideas and their Application". he said. Kogan Page Publishers. [50][75], While past his 1990s prime, Ronaldo still drew praise from his Madrid colleagues, with Zidane stating, "Without hesitation, Ronaldo is the best player I ever played with or against. "[20] Rob Smyth added, "In many ways Ronaldo was the first PlayStation footballer. [67] He finished the season as La Liga's top scorer with 25 goals and received the Pichichi Trophy for a second time, despite Madrid losing the league title to Valencia. Scored 92 goals in 80 games during the 1981-82 season. He eventually came good, though, and following Gareth Bale's then-record transfer. "[215] Ronaldo was also a strong and powerful player who could shield the ball from the opposition, with former Italian defender Alessandro Nesta (who faced Ronaldo in a high-profile one on one duel in the 1998 UEFA Cup final which was billed as "the best attacker against the best defender in Serie A") stating: "It was the worst experience of my career. Scored 51 goals in 79 games during the 1979-80 season. ", Ronaldo on his comeback from injury and the 2002 World Cup success. His Brazil teammate Romrio having played for PSV from 1988 to 1993 advised Ronaldo to move to the club. "[104], Ronaldo played his first match for Corinthians on 4 March 2009, a Copa do Brasil match against Itumbiara at Estdio Juscelino Kubitschek, in which he came as a substitute for Jorge Henrique. Answer (1 of 3): Pele is a retired Brazilian football player, widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time. "[8] Recognized as a child prodigy, Jairzinho recommended the then 16-year-old to his former club Cruzeiro. "[47] Inter had high hopes going into the 19992000 season with their attack including Ronaldo and Italian stars Roberto Baggio and Christian Vieri. Every day I trained with him, I saw something different, something new, something beautiful. The first time was in 2006-07, when he finished second in voting for the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman. 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. [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. [267], "Ronaldo is the most global of all athletes today, bar none. He was unmarkable. Every time you see a striker who is expected to hold the ball up, beat players, win headers, shoot from range, drop deep, do everything a striker can possibly do it might be worth remembering him. The record Ronaldo has broken relates to FIFA's estimated number of games and goals recorded during their existence as an organization, with the previous record holder Josef Bican scoring an. The other Ronaldo and Messi were brilliant teenagers but had nothing like the same impact at that age. "[145], A conspiracy surrounded Nike, the sportswear company who sponsored Ronaldo and the Brazilian national team, with some in Brazil believing the company had forced Ronaldo to play. [104] Ronaldo responded that playing for Corinthians was the only option open to him. But he could also produce those things while running at an unbelievable, explosive pace. He scored his first. Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose tops the charts with 16 goals in. [259], Ronaldo has appeared in various commercials, from Snickers chocolate bar to Pirelli tyres. He was turned down by Flamengo, the team he supported as a boy, after missing practice due to an inability to afford the fare for the hour-long bus ride. [98] Teammate Clarence Seedorf stated, "My heart stopped beating because it was like watching a repeat of the injury he suffered playing for Inter Milan against Lazio [in 2000]. [145] The parliamentary inquiry was unable to find any wider conspiracy, although the Brazilian public remained unconvinced. Surprisingly. 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. He won successive Bundesliga titles with BVB. R9 struck 414 time in his career. 2. His individual accolades include being named FIFA World Player of the Year three times and winning two Ballon d'Or awards. "In 1997, Barcelona played against PSG in Rotterdam and Ronaldo's goal, 1-0. . 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