RonaldΓ£o
Brazil
19 June 1965
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is a former Brazilian footballer, initially known on the football pitch as Ronaldo and then as RonaldΓ£o (big Ronaldo) to differentiate him from his younger compatriot and teammate, also dubbed Ronaldo, who was nicknamed Ronaldinho (little Ronaldo) before this was adopted by Ronaldinho GaΓΊcho.
A former defender, RonaldΓ£o played 14 matches in the SeleΓ§Γ£o (Brazil national football team) between 1991 and 1995, winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup, although he did not play in any matches in the tournament. He was called up to the World Cup on its opening day, traveling from Japan to the United States as a substitute for injured Ricardo Gomes.
He was also successful at club level, winning numerous trophies.
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