Romário de Souza Faria, known simply as Romário, is a Brazilian politician and former professional footballer. This timeline covers his early life and football career milestones.
Birth
29 January 1966
Romário de Souza Faria was born on 29 January 1966.
Club Debut
1985
Romário made his professional debut at Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro.
Move to PSV Eindhoven
1987
Romário moved to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, where he won three Eredivisie titles and scored 165 goals in 167 games.
Move to Barcelona
1993
Romário joined FC Barcelona, becoming part of Johan Cruyff's 'Dream Team' and winning La Liga in his first season with 30 goals in 33 matches.
Departure from Barcelona
1995
Romário left Barcelona after a rift with coach Johan Cruyff.
