Probably one of the
most resounding names in today's soccer, Ronaldo put his mark on the
last decade, becoming not only a prolific striker for his various club
teams and national side, but also a famous "product face". This
biography will take you through El Fenomeno's life
and career, from his poor childhood to his super stardom.
Ronaldo Biography – Youth Career
Born in a poor neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, he started playing soccer on the streets, with the rest of his neighborhood friends. At age 14, he decided it's time for a little organization in his life as a soccer player, so he went on to train with the Social Ramos Youth Club for one year. His next youth team, Sao Cristovao is where Ronaldo made a name for himself, being spotted by Brazilian World Cup winner Jairzinho as a future talent.
Ronaldo Biography –
PSV Eindhoven
The first club to spot Ronaldo and make Cruzeiro an offer was Dutch PSV Eindhoven. Admittedly, not one of the mammoths of Europe in terms of soccer, but nevertheless a powerful club where a young player like Ronaldo could hone his skills and get some experience in Europe.
His 2 seasons at PSV were extremely successful, scoring 42 goals in 46 matches at just 21 years of age. His performances could not remain unnoticed and FC Barcelona moved in with a heavy offer to take the Brazilian on.
Ronaldo Biography – FC Barcelona and Internazionale Milano
His only season with Barcelona would be one of the best of his career, scoring 47 goals in 49 matches in all competitions for Barca and helping the Catalan club win the UEFA Cup Winners Cup (He actually scored the winning goal in the final) and the Spanish Cup. This great season confirmed him as an outstanding player and a goal scoring machine and Internazionale Milano moved in to take the Brazilian to Italy.
His personal issues with his girlfriends and wife, as well as a string of injuries also kept him from being as prolific as before. Nevertheless, he was loved at Inter and he helped the Italian club win the UEFA Cup in 1998, which is actually his only trophy with the club. In 1997 however, he became the European Footballer of the Year, European Golden Boot and after the UEFA Cup success, he was named UEFA's MVP that season.
Still, in 2002 after no league titles with Inter, it was time to move on and Real Madrid took him on to form the so called "Galacticos" team of super stars.
He helped Real Madrid win the league twice, in 2002-2003 and 2006-2007, as well as the European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup in 2002. Although he played well for Madrid, his past with FC Barcelona, his numerous injuries and news of him partying before and after matches, created a gap between the Brazilian striker and his fans.
He also gained a few pounds, which decreased his stamina, speed and agility attracting the anger of Real's supporters, after a poor 2005-2006 season. Not finding his pace at Real Madrid anymore, he decided to move back to Milan, but this time for Inter's arch-rivals, AC Milano.
Ronaldo Biography
– AC Milano
Ronaldo plays for Milano since the winter of 2007 and although he only had half a season to settle back in Serie A, he did it with ease. He started scoring again and helping AC Milan win important points and he even managed to score against his former team, Inter, in the Milanese super-derby.
Although he could not participate in Milan's Champions League Win in 2007, he showed signs of improving his game and he also lost most of the extra pounds that made Real Madrid fans criticize him.
In the international field Ronaldo always was a vital member of the Brazilian team. He made history on June 27th 2006 during the World Cup games as he broke the all-time World Cup scoring record of 14 that was held by Gerd Muller (Germany) after scoring his 15th goal against Ghana.
Ronaldo Biography – Youth Career
Born in a poor neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, he started playing soccer on the streets, with the rest of his neighborhood friends. At age 14, he decided it's time for a little organization in his life as a soccer player, so he went on to train with the Social Ramos Youth Club for one year. His next youth team, Sao Cristovao is where Ronaldo made a name for himself, being spotted by Brazilian World Cup winner Jairzinho as a future talent.
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Jairzinho, who played
for
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, recommended the young Ronaldo to the club and
they signed him when he was 18 years old. His first and only season as
a professional soccer player in Brazil was extremely
successful, as he scored 12 goals in 13 games, quickly
attracting the eyes of Europe.
Ronaldo Biography –
PSV Eindhoven
The first club to spot Ronaldo and make Cruzeiro an offer was Dutch PSV Eindhoven. Admittedly, not one of the mammoths of Europe in terms of soccer, but nevertheless a powerful club where a young player like Ronaldo could hone his skills and get some experience in Europe.
His 2 seasons at PSV were extremely successful, scoring 42 goals in 46 matches at just 21 years of age. His performances could not remain unnoticed and FC Barcelona moved in with a heavy offer to take the Brazilian on.
Ronaldo Biography – FC Barcelona and Internazionale Milano
His only season with Barcelona would be one of the best of his career, scoring 47 goals in 49 matches in all competitions for Barca and helping the Catalan club win the UEFA Cup Winners Cup (He actually scored the winning goal in the final) and the Spanish Cup. This great season confirmed him as an outstanding player and a goal scoring machine and Internazionale Milano moved in to take the Brazilian to Italy.
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During the 5
seasons in
Milan's shirt, he managed to score 50 times, but his efficiency was a
lot lower than for PSV or FC Barcelona, due to several problems. First
of all, the tough defensive air of the Italian Serie A reduced his
ability to use his lethal dribbles as often as he could at FC Barcelona
or PSV.
His personal issues with his girlfriends and wife, as well as a string of injuries also kept him from being as prolific as before. Nevertheless, he was loved at Inter and he helped the Italian club win the UEFA Cup in 1998, which is actually his only trophy with the club. In 1997 however, he became the European Footballer of the Year, European Golden Boot and after the UEFA Cup success, he was named UEFA's MVP that season.
Still, in 2002 after no league titles with Inter, it was time to move on and Real Madrid took him on to form the so called "Galacticos" team of super stars.
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Ronaldo Biography
– Real Madrid
For Ronaldo, Real Madrid was angel and devil alike. Used to the Spanish league and escaping the Italian one's defensive toughness, he regained his scoring pace and in his 5 seasons with Real, he scored no less than 127 goals in 83 league games.
For Ronaldo, Real Madrid was angel and devil alike. Used to the Spanish league and escaping the Italian one's defensive toughness, he regained his scoring pace and in his 5 seasons with Real, he scored no less than 127 goals in 83 league games.
He helped Real Madrid win the league twice, in 2002-2003 and 2006-2007, as well as the European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup in 2002. Although he played well for Madrid, his past with FC Barcelona, his numerous injuries and news of him partying before and after matches, created a gap between the Brazilian striker and his fans.
He also gained a few pounds, which decreased his stamina, speed and agility attracting the anger of Real's supporters, after a poor 2005-2006 season. Not finding his pace at Real Madrid anymore, he decided to move back to Milan, but this time for Inter's arch-rivals, AC Milano.
Ronaldo Biography
– AC Milano Ronaldo plays for Milano since the winter of 2007 and although he only had half a season to settle back in Serie A, he did it with ease. He started scoring again and helping AC Milan win important points and he even managed to score against his former team, Inter, in the Milanese super-derby.
Although he could not participate in Milan's Champions League Win in 2007, he showed signs of improving his game and he also lost most of the extra pounds that made Real Madrid fans criticize him.
In the international field Ronaldo always was a vital member of the Brazilian team. He made history on June 27th 2006 during the World Cup games as he broke the all-time World Cup scoring record of 14 that was held by Gerd Muller (Germany) after scoring his 15th goal against Ghana.
Profil
- Nama :Lothar Herbert Matthäus
- Tanggal lahir : 21 Maret 1961
- Tempat Lahir :Erlangen (Jerman Barat)
- Kebangsaan : Jerman
- Berhasil membawa jerman Juara Piala Eropa 1980, Piala Eropa 1996, dan Piala Dunia FIFA 1990
- Club : Borussia M'Gladbach, FC Bayern Munich, Internazionale, FC Bayern Munich, dan MetroStars dan kini menjadi pelatih club Maccabi Netanya
- Bermain Di Timnas Jerman 150 kali dan 23 kali MencetakGol
1992: Marco van Basten (Belanda)
Profil
- Nama:Marco van Basten
- Tanggal lahir: 31 Oktober 1964
- Tempat lahir: Ultrecht, Belanda
- Kebangsaan: Belanda
- Pernah Memasuki Club Ajax Amsterdam dan A.C Milan 1980
- Ia dikenal sebagai salah satu penyerang depan yang handal di sepanjang sejarah dan mencetak sebanyak 276 gol dalam karirnya. Dikenal atas kekuatannya dalam penguasaan bola, kemampuan taktis serta tendangan keras dan volinya yang spektakuler, van Basten meraih penghargaan Pemain Sepak bola Terbaik Eropa sebanyak tiga kali (tahun 1988, 1989 dan 1992) juga Pemain Terbaik Dunia FIFA di tahun 1992. Karirnya sangat singkat, pada umur 29 tahun, ia sudah pensiun karena cederanya yang parah dan kambuhan. Bahkan, pada penghormatan terakhirnya di San Siro, membuat pelatih Milan saat itu, Fabio Capello menangis.
Profil
- Nama: Roberto Baggio
- Tanggal lahir : 18 Februari 1967
- Tempat lahir : Caldogno,Italia
- Kebangsaan : Italy
- merupakan mantan pemain sepak bola berkebangsaan italia. Dia meraih penghargaan sebagai Pemain Terbaik FIFA pada tahun 1993. Dia merupakan pemain terbaik Italia saat membela timnya di Piala Dunia FIFA 1994. Hasil terbaiknya ialah runner-up timnas Italia pada Piala Dunia 1994.
Profil
- Nama: Romário de Souza Faria
- Tanggal lahir: 29 Januari 1966
- Tempat lahir: Rio De Janeiro
- Kebangsaan: Brazil
- dalah
seorang pemain legendaris sepak bola berkebangsaan Brasil. Dia
merupakan pemain sepak bola pertama yang mencetak 1000 gol sepanjang
sejarah. Dia dilahirkan di Rio de Janeiro. Di timnas Brasil, dia bermain
71 kali dan mencetak 56 gol.
Berkarir di sepak bola sejak tahun 1987 sampai pensiun pada tahun 2007.
Profil
- Nama: George Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah
- Tanggal lahir : 1 Oktober 1966
- Tempat lahir:Monrovia
- Kebangsaan:Liberia
- dalah seorang politikus dan mantan pemain sepak bola Liberia.
Weah dilahirkan pada 1966 dari keluarga dengan 12 anak dan tumbuh di lingkungan kumuh di Monrovia. Pada tahun 1995, ia meraih penghargaan Pemain Terbaik FIFA, sehingga merupakan orang Afrika pertama yang meraih gelar tersebut, Pemain Terbaik Eropa, serta Pemain Terbaik Afrika. Ia sering dianggap sebagai salah satu pemain sepak bola Afrika terbaik sepanjang masa. Sepanjang karirnya, ia telah bermain di beberapa klub di Eropa, termasuk Monaco, Paris Saint Germain, dan AC Milan. Meskipun sukses di klub, ia belum pernah mencicipi ajang Piala Dunia FIFA bersama dengan tim nasional sepak bola Liberia.
Sejak pensiun, Weah beralih menjadi politikus. Ia dikalahkan oleh Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf dalam pemilu presiden Liberia pada Oktober dan November 2005.
Profil
- Nama:Ronaldo LuÃs Nazário de Lima
- Tanggal lahir:22 September 1976
- Tempat lahir:Bento Robeiro,Brazil
- Kebangsaan: Brazil
- dalah
seorang pemain sepak bola Brasil yang sangat terkenal. Ia biasanya
bermain sebagai penyerang dan saat ini dikontrak klub Flamengo.
Julukannya adalah Il Fenômeno ("Sang Fenomena"). Bertinggi tubuh 183 cm.
Namanya mulai mencuat saat bermain di Cruzeiro pada tahun 1993. Ia dipanggil masuk skuad timnas sepak bola Brasil untuk Piala Dunia 1994 meskipun ia akhirnya tidak mendapatkan kesempatan bermain. Setelah Cruzeiro, ia pindah ke Eropa di sebuah klub Belanda, PSV Eindhoven. Di Eindhoven, ia menjadi pencetak gol terbanyak di Liga Belanda. Ia lalu pindah ke FC Barcelona (Spanyol) untuk semusim sebelum bergabung dengan Inter Milan. Karirnya di Inter tidak berjalan manis karena ia terus dihantui cedera. Saat memperkuat tim nasional Brasil pada Piala Dunia 1998, ia sempat mengalami penyakit misterius sehari sebelum pertandingan final melawan Perancis. Ia tampil tidak maksimal dalam pertandingan yang berakhir 0-3 untuk kekalahan Brasil. Pada tahun 1999, ia kembali cedera lutut dalam pertandingan pertamanya setelah sembuh dari cedera sebelumnya dan menghabiskan masa dua puluh bulan untuk rehabilitasi.
Ia bermain gemilang dalam Piala Dunia 2002, mengantarkan Brasil menjadi juara. Pada tahun yang sama ia pun pindah ke Real Madrid. Bersama Real, ia menemukan kembali kemampuannya dan mengantarkan Real menjadi juara Liga Spanyol pada tahun 2003.
Ronaldo mengawali Piala Dunia 2006 dengan diselimuti kontroversi mengenai berat badannya yang tampak melebihi berat ideal. Ia dikritik karena kondisinya dianggap kurang fit serta penampilannya yang buruk. Meskipun begitu, pada pertandingan ketiga di babak pertama melawan Jepang, ia mencetak dua gol yang membawanya sejajar dengan Gerd Müller sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak di Piala Dunia sepanjang sejarah dengan 14 gol. Satu gol yang dicetaknya saat melawan Ghana pada 27 Juni menjadikannya pencetak gol terbanyak sepanjang sejarah Piala Dunia dengan 15 gol.
Ia kembali mengalami cedera parah di lututnya pada 13 Februari 2008 saat memperkuat Milan menghadapi Livorno. Berbeda dengan cedera lutut yang dialaminya pada tahun 1998 dan 2000, kali ini lutut kirinya yang terluka.
Pada 10 November 2005, ia memperoleh status kewarganegaraan Spanyol sehingga kini ia mempunyai dwikewarganegaraan.
1998: Zinedine Zidane (Perancis)
- PROFILE
- Nama: Zinedine Zidane
- Tanggal Lahir: 23 June 1972
- Tempat Lahir: Marseille, France
- Kebangsaan: French
- Game Pertama:
Sebagai Pengganti Di babak kedua melawan Ceko 1994, skor 2 gol dalam 17 menit - Clubs:
1998 - AS Cannes; 1992 - Girondins Bordeaux; 1996 - Juventus Turin; 2001 - Real Madrid - Greatest Match:
Paris, July 12 1998. sekor dua gol babak pertama, Perancis mengalahkan Brazil dengan Skor 3-o dan memenangkan PialaDunia untuk pertama kalinya - World's
Most Expensive Player?: Currently. Zidane's transfer from Juventus
Turin to Real Madrid in 2001 reportedy totalled a staggering $76
million.
- Awards:
1996: European Super Cup and the World Club Cup with Juventus.
1998: World Cup with France.
1998: European Player of the Year award -- the Balon d'Or.
1999: FIFA 1998 World Player of the Year.
2000: Euro 2000 Championship with France. Named Player of the Tournament.
2000: FIFA World Player of the Year for the second time.
2002: European Champions League with Real Madrid.
2002: World Club Cup with Real Madrid.
2003: FIFA World Player of the Year for the Third time
1999: Rivaldo (Brazil)
Profil
- Nama:Rivaldo Vitor Borba Ferreira
- Tanggal lahir: 19 April 1972
- Tempat lahir:-
- Kebangsaan: Brazil
- merupakan
seorang pemain sepak bola berkebangsaan Brasil yang kini bermain untuk
klub FC Bunyodkor. Dia pernah membela klub utamanya seperti Santa Cruz,
Mogi Mirim, Corinthians, Palmeiras, Deportivo La Coruña, Barcelona,
Milan, Cruzeiro, Olympiacos,dan AEK Athens.
Di timnas Brasil, dia bermain 74 kali dan mencetak 34 gol.
2001: Luis Figo (Portugal)
Profil
- Nama:LuÃs Filipe Madeira Caeiro "Figo"
- Tanggal lahir:14 November 1972
- Tempat lahir:Lisboa
- Kebangsaan: Portugal
- adalah seorang pemain sepak bola asal Portugal. Ia kini membela klub Inter Milan. Sebelumnya ia membela klub FC Barcelona dan Real Madrid. Bersama a.l. Rui Costa, Fernando Couto, dan Vitor Baia tergabung dalam generasi emas yang merebut juara dunia junior tahun 1991.
2003: Zinedine Zidane (Perancis)
2004: Ronaldinho (Brazil)]
Profil
- Nama:Ronaldo Assis de Moreira
- Tanggal lahir:21 Maret 1980
- Tempat lahir:Porto Alegre
- Kebangsaan: Brazil
- dalah
seorang pemain sepak bola berkebangsaan Brasil yang sejak Juli 2008
membela tim AC Milan. Tinggi badannya sekitar 180 cm. Ia mendapatkan
gelar pemain terbaik dunia versi Fédération Internationale de Football
Association pada tahun 2004 dan 2005.
Ia merupakan pemain dengan penghasilan tertinggi melampaui David Beckham dari LA Galaxy.
2006: Fabio Cannavaro (Italy)
Profil
- Nama:Fabio Cannavaro
- Tanggal lahir: 13 September 1973
- Tempat lahir:Napoli
- Kebangsaan:Italy
- adalah
bek tengah tim nasional sepak bola Italia yang bertinggi badan 176 cm.
Ia memperkuat Real Madrid dalam tingkat liga. Sejak tahun 2005 ia
menjadi kapten dari tim nasional sepak bola Italia. Ia adalah kakak
kandung dari Paolo Cannavaro.
Meskipun pendek, Cannavaro mempunyai kemampuan membaca permainan yang tinggi sehingga sering berhasil mencegat bola-bola yang datang. Bersama dengan Alessandro Nesta, keduanya menjadikan pertahanan Italia sebagai salah satu barisan pertahanan terbaik dunia.
Debutnya di tim nasional terjadi pada 22 Januari 1997. Ia telah memperkuat tim nasional Italia di Piala Dunia 1998, 2002 dan 2006, serta Piala Eropa 2000 dan 2004.
Cannavaro terpilih sebagai Pemain Terbaik Eropa dan Pemain Terbaik Dunia FIFA pada tahun 2006.
Profil
- Nama:Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
- Tanggal lahir: 22 April 1982
- Tempat lahir:Brasilia
- Kebangsaan: Brazil
ebih dikenal dengan nama Kaká, adalah seorang pemain sepak bola asal Brasil yang kini membela klub Real Madrid (bergabung tahun 2009; sebelumnya pada 2003-2009 di A.C. Milan). Kaká umumnya bermain di posisi gelandang serang ataupun penyerang. Ia dikenal mempunyai dribble yang sangat baik serta umpan-umpan yang akurat. Tinggi badannya ialah 186 cm.
Kaká menikah dengan Caroline Celico pada 23 Desember 2005 di sebuah gereja di São Paulo, Brasil.
2008: Cristian Ronaldo (Portugal)
Profil
- Nama:Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
- Tanggal lahir: 4 Februari 1985
- Tempat lahir: Funchal, Portugal
- Kebangsaan: Portugal
- adalah seorang pemain sepak bola asal Portugal. Ia dikenal sebagai pemain sayap dari Manchester United dari 2003-2009 sebelum pindah ke Real Madrid pada 1 Juli 2009 dengan memecahkan rekor transfer sebesar 80 juta poundsterling menjadikannya sebagai pemain termahal dalam sejarah sepak bola. Ia biasa bermain sebagai sayap kiri atau kanan serta penyerang tengah. Ia mulai dipanggil ke Timnas Portugal sejak tahun 2003.
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