Ronaldo

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Brazilian footballer who was voted FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996, 1997, and 2002. A prolific goal-scorer, he has twice been transferred for world record fees, moving from PSV Eindhoven to Barcelona for £13.25 million in 1996, then a year later to Inter Milan for an estimated £21 million. He made his full international debut in 1994. He was top scorer at the 2002 World Cup, scoring eight times in total, including both goals in the final. Later that summer he moved to Real Madrid and helped them to win the League title in his first season. In January 2007, he signed for AC Milan.

Career highlights

International appearances (1994– )
97 (62 goals)

Brazilian Cup
1993

Dutch Cup
1996

Spanish Cup
1997

Spanish Super Cup
1996. 2003

South American Championship
1997, 1999

European Cup Winners' Cup
1997

UEFA Cup
1998

World Cup
2002

Spanish League Championship
2003

Olympic Games
bronze 1996

Awards
FIFA World Player of the Year
1996, 1997, 2002

European Footballer of the Year
1997, 2002

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