Ronaldo - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 18, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Ronaldo's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Legendary football striker, two-time FIFA World Cup winner, two-time Ballon d'Or recipient |
Intro
Ronaldo Nazário, commonly known simply as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer celebrated as one of the greatest strikers of all time. Renowned for his explosive pace, technical skill, and clinical finishing, he played for top clubs such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, and was a key figure for Brazil's national team. Ronaldo won numerous individual accolades, including two FIFA World Cups and two Ballon d'Or awards.
Early Life & Background
Ronaldo was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began playing football at a young age and was noticed for his prodigious talent early on, joining the youth setup of São Cristóvão before making his professional debut with Cruzeiro at age 16.
Career Highlights
- Won FIFA World Cups with Brazil in 1994 (unused) and 2002
- Top scorer in the 2002 FIFA World Cup
- Named FIFA World Player of the Year three times (1996, 1997, 2002)
- Won the Ballon d'Or twice (1997, 2002)
- Scored over 300 goals in his club career, playing for PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and AC Milan
- UEFA Cup winner with Inter Milan in 1997-98
- Part of Real Madrid's 'Galácticos' era
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'O Fenômeno' (The Phenomenon)
- Held the record for most World Cup goals (15) until surpassed by Miroslav Klose in 2014
- Suffered significant knee injuries that impacted his career longevity
- Inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
- Current owner of Spanish club Real Valladolid
FAQs
People also ask
Ronaldo is 49 years old.
Ronaldo was born the 18 September 1976.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
On His Birth-Day
About September 18th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 18, 1976, the funeral of Chinese leader Mao Zedong was held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. The ceremony was attended by approximately one million people, including party and state leaders. Mao's body was later permanently interred in a mausoleum in the square.
- Day of the week: September 18th, 1976 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry
- #1 UK song: Dancing Queen by Abba
- Popular movie: Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen
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