Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer)

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1. When was Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) born?September 18, 1976
2. What nationality was Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer)?Brazilian
3. What is the sport?Professional football (soccer)
4. What is the nickname?O Fenômeno ('The Phenomenon')
5. How old was Ronaldo when he first won FIFA World Player of the Year?He was just 20 years old, the youngest ever to win that award.
6. Which clubs did Ronaldo play for during his career?He played for Cruzeiro, PSV, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Corinthians, and later became owner and president of Real Valladolid.

Striker: An attacking player in football whose main role is to score goals, often positioned closest to the opponent's goal.
Transfer Fee: The amount of money a football club pays to another club to sign a player.
Ballon d'Or: A prestigious annual award given to the best male football player in the world.
FIFA World Player of the Year: An award given by FIFA to the best male football player in the world, now merged with the Ballon d'Or.