Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (b. September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer. He holds dual citizenship with Spain. He plays as a forward for Brazil and the Spanish club Real Madrid. He has been nicknamed "The Phenomenon" (O Fenómeno in Portuguese, El Fenómeno in Spanish). Ronaldo's speed, dribbling ability and scoring instincts have made him widely regarded as one of the best strikers of all time.

He has enjoyed success at the international level, winning the 1994 and 2002 World Cups with the Brazilian national team. Ronaldo has also set a record of three FIFA World Player of the Year awards (1996, 1997 and 2002), since equalled by his Real Madrid team mate, Zinedine Zidane. He has been plagued by injuries through his career.

Honours and Awards:

* UEFA Most Valuable Player: 1998
* FIFA World Cup
o 2002 Golden Boot - 8 goals
o 2002 Silver Ball - 2nd Best Player
o 2002 - Winner
o 1994 - Winner
o 1998 Golden Ball - Best Player
* Copa América: 1997, 1999
* UEFA Cup: 1998
* Cup Winners' Cup: 1997
* Dutch Cup: 1996
* La Liga - Primera División champions: 2003
* Intercontinental Cup: 2002
* European Super Cup: 2002
* Spanish Super Cup: 2003