Ronaldo
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Ronaldo
Brazilian footballer who was voted FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996, 1997, and 2002. A prolific goal-scorer, he moved from PSV Eindhoven to Barcelona for £13.25 million in 1996, then a year later to Inter Milan for an estimated £20 million, a world transfer record at the time. 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 (1994–2006)
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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