Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus (born 19 June 1965 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian former professional 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.
A former defender, Ronaldão played 14 matches in the Brazil national 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. 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.SambaFoot biography (Accessed 11 June 2006)
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDivisionAppsGoalsSão Paulo1986Série A20198770198880198900199015119911711992221199340Total753Shimizu S-Pulse1994J1 League3631995100Total463Flamengo1995Série A1801996191Total371Santos1997Série A280Coritiba1998Série A00Ponte Preta1998Série A210199918020001702001100200230Total690Career total2557
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBrazil199110199250199310199400199571Total141
Honours
Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1994 Umbro Cup: 1995
São Paulo Intercontinental Cup: 1992, 1993 Copa Libertadores: 1992, 1993 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1986, 1991 Campeonato Paulista: 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992 Supercopa Libertadores: 1993 Recopa Sudamericana: 1993
Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1996 Taça Guanabara: 1996 Taça Rio: 1996 Copa de Oro: 1996
Santos Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1997
Individual São Paulo FC Hall of Fame
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