Ronaldão| Personal information |
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| Full name |
Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus |
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| Date of birth |
(1965-06-19) 19 June 1965 |
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| Place of birth |
São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Height |
1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) |
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| Playing position |
Defender |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 1986–1993 |
São Paulo |
85 |
(4) |
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| 1994–1995 |
Shimizu S-Pulse |
46 |
(3) |
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| 1995–1996 |
Flamengo |
44 |
(1) |
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| 1997 |
Santos |
38 |
(2) |
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| 1998 |
Coritiba |
0 |
(0) |
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| 1998–2002 |
Ponte Preta |
88 |
(0) |
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| Total |
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301 |
(10) |
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| National team |
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| 1991–1995 |
Brazil |
14 |
(2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus (born 19 June 1965 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian former footballer, better known on the football pitch as Ronaldo, or Ronaldão (big Ronaldo), to differentiate him from his younger compatriot and teammate, also dubbed Ronaldo, who was initially nicknamed Ronaldinho (little Ronaldo), a nickname later adopted by footballer Ronaldinho Gaúcho.[1]
A former defender, Ronaldão played 14 matches in the Seleção (Brazil national football team) between 1991–1995, scored two goals, and won the 1994 FIFA World Cup with the Brazilian national side, although he did not take part in any games. He was also successful for his club sides, winning numerous trophies.
