1994
Debut
Ronaldo makes his international debut for Brazil in 1994, in a friendly match in Recife against Argentina
Football player and manager history
Ronaldo Luis Nazrio de Lima
Explore 6 football history records associated with Ronaldo Luis Nazrio de Lima, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1996
Transfer
Attracts the attention of Barcelona through the interest of Sir Bobby Robson, Barcelonas manager
1997
European Footballer of the Year
Ronaldo wins Ballon dOr as the European Footballer of the Year
1997
Transfer
Signs for Internazionale for a world record fee
2002
Transfer
Signs for Real Madrid for 39 million euros, his jersey sales break all records on the first day
2006
World Cup
Ronaldo becomes the highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup with his fifteenth goal, surpassing Gerd Mullers previous record of 14.