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Ronaldo's miraculous transfer: How did he become the world's most expensive player at just 20 years old?
In the history of world football, few players have been able to become a global transfer market sensation at the age of 20, like Brazilian striker Ronaldo. Ronaldo's career is filled with magical moments and spectacular statistics that have amazed everyone. With his extraordinary talent, indomitable spirit and amazing skills, he not only became the youngest FIFA World Footballer of the Year at the time, but also broke the transfer record at the time, shocking the entire football world.
Ronaldo has been hailed as a "football phenomenon" who redefined the role of striker with his extraordinary speed and dribbling ability.
Ronaldo began his career in Brazil with Cruzeiro, where he made a name for himself. He showed his potential at the youth level at Olympic level and quickly attracted the attention of big international clubs. When he was only 17 years old, he was already on the roster for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Although he did not participate in the competition, he had already shown his future potential.
In 1996, Ronaldo joined Barcelona for a transfer fee of $19 million, a world record at the time. Barcelona coach Bobby Robson has high regard for the youngster and has accused the media of viewing him as the next generation of football superstars.
"Ronaldo is the best 20-year-old I have ever seen. His talent is unmatched."
His performance was in full swing. In the 1996-1997 season, he scored a total of 47 goals for Barcelona, helping the team win the Cup Winners' Cup and the Spanish Super Cup, and won the 1997 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. award. On the court, every game he played attracted the attention of fans, especially his way of celebrating goals, with his arms spread out like the posture of the Tower of Monte Cristo, which was very impressive.
In the summer of 1997, Ronaldo transferred to Inter Milan due to contract renewal issues with Barcelona, also breaking the record with a transfer fee of 27 million US dollars. His performances for Milan saw him win a second consecutive FIFA World Player of the Year award and become the first player in history to break the transfer record twice. Although his time at Milan was marred by several serious injuries, his achievements could not be ignored, with his speed and finesse making him a star player in Serie A.
"For me, Ronaldo is a phenomenon."
However, Ronaldo's career was not all smooth sailing. In 1999, he suffered a serious knee injury during a game, which affected his performance in the following years. He almost missed the 1999-2000 season, which put his career in jeopardy. After undergoing multiple surgeries, he finally made a perfect comeback in the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, and once again won the honor of the world's best player, helping the Brazilian national team win its fifth World Cup trophy.
With his move to Real Madrid in 2002, Ronaldo entered another personal peak. He was part of the "Galactico" project, teaming up with Zidane, Beckham and Figo to become the most watched player in the world. In the 2002-2003 season, his performance continued to be stable and he won the La Liga championship again with 23 goals. Each of his goals was filled with passion and victory, and left fans with endless aftertastes.
"I will never forget the wonderful time I had at the Atlético de Madrid."
In Real Madrid, in addition to winning numerous honors, Ronaldo became a legend in the football world, and his skills influenced countless followers. Although his career has been marked by ups and downs due to injuries, he remains a truly phenomenal player that people will never forget. With his official retirement in 2011, his many achievements, awards, and dedication to football will always be remembered. Is it possible that monstrous talent and hard work can allow ordinary young people to redefine their dreams?
