Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima, simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He holds dual citizenship with Spain. He plays as a striker for Brazil and the Spanish club Real Madrid. He has been nicknamed "The Fatty" (Portuguese: O Fenômeno, Spanish: El Fenómeno). He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

Ronaldo has enjoyed success at the international level, winning the 1994 and 2002 FIF

“Minutes ago, Marcelo became the newest member of the Madridista family. As President of this Club, it is my honour to present a jewel of the football world. He is a player who is fully prepared to make the leap to European football and who was courted by many teams. His contrasting quality and exultant youth at the age of 18 are why he has signed a contract with Real Madrid until 2012. He was born in Rio de Janeiro on 12 May 1988 and had a very humble beginning. He played football in t