Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a striker. Popularly dubbed "the phenomenon", he is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time. A three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and two-time Ballon d'Or recipient, Ronaldo was named in the FIFA 100, a list of the greatest living players compiled in 2004, and was inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth18 September 1976
CityRio De Janeiro, Brazil
We've had some great players at this club in my 20 years, but he's up with the best.
People have to understand one thing: at the age of 18, I arrived at a dream club like Manchester United. It was a dream come true. But, even at that moment, I was thinking about playing in England for some years and then going to play in Spain. Even at that time I was thinking that way, and I always gave 100% everything.
Manchester United is still in my heart. Disappointed they didn't win the title but they are still the kings of Premier League.
When you've got a player who does what he does at that pace this late in the game than you know you've got an invaluable talent.
When you lose a person you love so much, surviving the loss is difficult.
I spent six years at United and I owe them everything that I am today. I made history at United and won many trophies. It was a pleasure to play at Old Trafford.
Lots of young players have triumphed at United, so why can't it happen to me? I'm not worried I'm young - it's an incentive to do the best I can.
When I win awards, I think of my father.
I have never played against anybody like that in my life and I was pleased to be taken off.
I don't consider myself as the best player in the world. I'm not obsessed with individual titles. I'm much more interested in being part of a team which wins trophies.
I don't have to show anything to anyone. There is nothing to prove.
The one thing that I really dislike, is being alone.
I know who likes football likes me
People whistle me because I am good-looking, rich and a great footballer. They are jealous of me.