Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, known as Ronaldo, was born in Itaguaí, Brazil, and began his football career at a young age.
Birth
18 September 1976
Ronaldo was born in Itaguaí, Brazil, to Nélio Nazário de Lima Snr. and Sônia dos Santos Barata.
Valqueire
1988-1989
Ronaldo started playing football at Valqueire.
Social Ramos Club
1989-1991
Ronaldo joined the Social Ramos futsal team, where he developed his skills and led the city's youth league in scoring with a record 166 goals in his first season.
Sao Cristovao
1990-1992
Ronaldo played for Sao Cristovao in the Carioca League.
Cruzeiro U19
1992-1993
Ronaldo joined Cruzeiro's U19 team.
Cruzeiro
1993-1994
Ronaldo began playing for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian championship.
