Ronaldo Nazário
Ronaldo Nazário, often simply known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the history of the sport. Born on September 18, 1976, in Rio de Janeiro, he began his professional career with Cruzeiro before making a name for himself in Europe with clubs like PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid. Ronaldo was known for his exceptional dribbling skills, speed, and goal-scoring ability. He won numerous accolades, including two FIFA World Cups with Brazil in 1994 and 2002, and received the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times. After retiring from professional football, he ventured into business and currently serves as the owner of Real Valladolid in Spain. Recently, he has been vocal about the challenges faced by Brazilian players at FC Barcelona during his tenure, highlighting a pattern of poor treatment that has affected many Brazilian stars.
Born on Sep 18, 1976 (48 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 51,229 | $1,400,000 | 1,534$ |
| Colombia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 47,173 | $350,000 | 324$ |
| Hungary | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,403 | $160,000 | 123$ |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 8.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 21,386 | $180,000 | 205$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 9,856 | $430,000 | 429$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,229 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,495 | $38,000 | 19$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,680 | $1,500,000 | 801$ |
| Iran | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| Israel | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,613 | $340,000 | 159$ |
| Totals | 18 | 599,795,999 | 356,300 | $5,883,000 | 4,193$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kazakhstan:
Cristiano Ronaldo considers Ronaldo Nazário one of his football idols and acknowledges his significant contribution to the sport.
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Vietnam:
Ronaldo Nazario believes that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves a place in the top 10 football players of all time.
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United Arab Emirates:
Ronaldo Nazário scored 30 goals in his first season with Real Madrid, placing him in the top five for that record.
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United Arab Emirates:
Ronaldo Nazário is considered one of the greatest strikers in football history, having won the World Cup twice with Brazil.
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Brazil:
Ronaldo criticizes the electoral process of the CBF and calls for FIFA and Conmebol supervision.
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Iran:
Karim Benzema considers Ronaldo Nazário to be the best player in history, not Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Colombia:
Ronaldo Nazario emphatically chose himself as the best when asked to compare himself with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Israel:
Ronaldo scored a goal for Real Madrid during the match against Real Sociedad in 2004.
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Spain:
Ronaldo Nazário was mentioned by Valladolid fans, expressing their desire for him to leave the club.
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Kazakhstan:
Ronaldo Nazário is considered one of the greatest strikers in football history and has won the Ballon d'Or twice.
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