Ronaldo Nazário

Brazil · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2002

Il Fenomeno, whose explosive acceleration and step-overs shattered defences

Nicknames O Fenômeno, R9

80.8OVR#126 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He is so quick he makes everyone else look as if they are standing still.”
— Alessandro Nesta, Italy defender and opponent · source

Category averages

  • Speed95.0
  • Shooting84.8
  • Passing74.9
  • Ball Control92.5
  • Movement81.2
  • Football IQ80.5
  • Defending Skill25.0
  • Physical82.7
  • Mental76.0
  • Career64.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing97
  2. Dribbling97
  3. Skills & Tricks97
  4. Acceleration96
  5. Change of Pace96
  6. Dribbling Speed95
  7. Knock-on & Run95
  8. Runs in Behind95
  9. Attacking Positioning95
  10. Big-Game Temperament95

All 64 attributes

Speed 95.0

  • Top Speed94
  • Acceleration96
  • Dribbling Speed95
  • Top Speed with Ball94
  • Knock-on & Run95
  • Change of Pace96

Shooting 84.8

  • Finishing97
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys88
  • Curve82
  • Penalties85
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics76

Passing 74.9

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery55

Ball Control 92.5

  • Dribbling97
  • Possession92
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks97
  • Weak Foot85
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 81.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind95
  • Attacking Positioning95
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 80.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 25.0

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking25
  • Interceptions25
  • Standing Tackle30
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap15

Physical 82.7

  • Strength85
  • Stamina71
  • Agility94
  • Balance90
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions94
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression70

Mental 76.0

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness65
  • Concentration78
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline55

Career 64.0

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements93
  • Durability48
  • Loyalty25

Profile

Born
18 September 1976
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1993–2011
Prime
1996-2002

Club career

  • 1993–1994 Cruzeiro
  • 1994–1996 PSV Eindhoven
  • 1996–1997 Barcelona
  • 1997–2002 Inter Milan
  • 2002–2007 Real Madrid
  • 2007–2008 AC Milan
  • 2009–2011 Corinthians

Honours

World Cup 2

1994 Brazil · 2002 Brazil

Ballon d'Or 2

1997 · 2002

Europa League 1

1998 Inter Milan

Continental title 2

1997 Copa América · 1999 Copa América

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2002–03

Intercontinental Cup 1

2002

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1996–97

Confederations Cup 1

1997

Copa del Rey 1

1996–97

KNVB Cup 1

1995–96

Copa do Brasil 1

2009

Supercopa de España 2

1996, 2003

FIFA World Player of the Year 3

1996, 1997, 2002

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

1997–98

World Cup Golden Ball 1

1998

World Cup Golden Boot 1

2002

European Golden Shoe 1

1996–97

Copa América Best Player 1

1997

Copa América Top Scorer 1

1999

Pichichi Trophy 2

1996–97, 2003–04

Serie A Footballer of the Year 1

1997–98

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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