Biography
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, mononymously known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the former owner and president of La Liga 2 club Real Valladolid. Nicknamed O Fenômeno and R9, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. As a multi-functional striker who brought a new dimension to the position, Ronaldo has been an influence for a generation of strikers that have followed. His individual accolades include being named FIFA World Player of the Year three times and winning two Ballon d'Or awards.
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Awards & recognition
- Ballon d'Or Dream Team · 2020
- Italian Football Hall of Fame · 2015
- Golden Foot · 2006
- Pichichi Trophy · 2004
- Ballon d'Or · 2002
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- BBC World Sport Star of the Year · 2002
- FIFA World Player of the Year · 2002
- Bravo Award · 1998
- UEFA Club Footballer of the Year · 1998
- World Cup Golden Ball · 1998
- Ballon d'Or · 1997
- Bravo Award · 1997
- European Golden Shoe · 1997
- FIFA World Player of the Year · 1997
- Pichichi Trophy · 1997
- FIFA World Player of the Year · 1996
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