Ronaldo, possibly the best all-time Cup scorer The world has already been left mouth gaping for the exploits of Brazil's Ronaldo in previous Cups, and it's a fair bet that Germany 2006 will be no exception - especially given the fact that the striker arrives hungry to best the all-time scoring record for Cup play. He needs just three goals to break German Gerd Müller's record of 14.
Name Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima Birth Sept. 22, 1976 in Río de Janeiro (BRA) Height 1.83 meters (6’ 0”) Weight 82 kilos (181 lbs.) Position Forward Club Real Madrid (SPA)
» Mobility » Strong » Gets open » Defined movement » Technique » Dexterous
» Cruzeiro (BRA) » PSV Eindhoven (HOL) » Barcelona F.C (SPA) » Ínter (ITA) » Real Madrid (SPA)
Career Highlights
1994 World Cup (U.S.) - Champion 1996, 1997 and 2002 FIFA's Player of the Year 1997 and 2002 Balón de Oro - Winner
1998 World Cup (France) Most Valuable Player 1998 World Cup (France) Runner-up 2002 World Cup (Korea/Japan) Leading Scorer (8 goals)
2002 World Cup - Champion 2005 Confederacion's Cup - Champion
2 times Copa América - Champion
In club play, a wide number of distinctions, including UEFA Cup - Champion and Intercontinental Club Cup - Champion
