Ronaldão (footballer)

Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus (born 19 June 1965 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a former Brazilian footballer, initially known on the football pitch as Ronaldo and then as Ronaldão (big Ronaldo) to differentiate him from his younger compatriot and teammate, also dubbed Ronaldo, who was nicknamed Ronaldinho (little Ronaldo) before this was adopted by Ronaldinho Gaúcho.^[1]

Full name Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus

Date of birth (1965-06-19) 19 June 1965 (age 60)

Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil

Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)

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Ronaldão

Ronaldão in 2008
Personal information
Full name	Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus
Date of birth	(1965-06-19) 19 June 1965 (age 60)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Position	Defender
Youth career
	Rio Preto
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1986–1993	São Paulo	85	(4)
1994–1995	Shimizu S-Pulse	46	(3)
1995–1996	Flamengo	44	(1)
1997	Santos	38	(2)
1998	Coritiba	0	(0)
1998–2002	Ponte Preta	88	(0)
Total		301	(10)
International career
1991–1995	Brazil	14	(1)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 1994 Copa América Runner-up 1995 Uruguay
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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A former defender, Ronaldão played 14 matches in the Seleção (Brazil national football team) between 1991 and 1995, scoring one goal, and winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup, although he did not play in any matches in the tournament. He was called up to the World Cup on its opening day, traveling from Japan to the United States as a substitute for injured Ricardo Gomes.^[2] He was also a member of the team that finished in second place in the 1995 Copa América.

He was also successful at club level, winning numerous domestic, continental, and international trophies, including two consecutive Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup titles with São Paulo in 1992 and 1993.^[3]