Birthplace : 22.10.76. Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Position : Forward

Height : 179cm

Weight : 83kg

About Ronaldo Ronaldo has pace like a formula one racing car, with a football attached to the front. Ronaldo progressing from the lowly streets of Brazil is as real rag to riches story. Ronaldo was spotted by Brazilian legend Jairzinho and went on to play for Sao Cristovao, managing 36 goals in 54 matches. He moved to Cruzeiro, scoring 58 goals in 60 matches, catching the eye of PSV where he scored 55 goals in 56 games. The two-time Player of the Year headed for Barcelona in a £13,000,000 deal in 1996. At Barcelona he notched 47 goals in 49 matches - his goal-scoring was a pleasure to watch. Coach Bobby Robson said "He will become the best ever." Even the worlds' most talented strikers would say Ronaldo at his best is just too good. In France 1998 he suffered a panic attack hours before the final and not being himself, he affected the whole team. Since the Final, Ronaldo has suffered many serious injuries with his club team, Inter Milan, who paid £19,500,000 for his services in 1997. Let us all hope that Ronaldo returns to form with still being a young player and the possibility of his best years yet to come. We wish him the very best.