Full Name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima; Profession: Retired professional football (soccer) striker, sports executive, investor, and club owner; Nationality: Brazilian; Born: 18 September 1976; Birthplace: Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil; Generation: Generation X; Chinese Zodiac: Dragon (Fire Dragon in Chinese astrology); Zodiac Sign: Virgo; Age in 2026: 50 (turns fifty on 18 September 2026); Marital Status: Married to Brazilian model, influencer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Celina Locks (the couple, who began their relationship around 2015, became engaged in January 2023 and celebrated their wedding in a high‑profile ceremony at their home in Ibiza, Spain, in September 2023); Children: Four children—eldest son Ronald, born in Milan in 2000 during Ronaldo’s spell at Inter Milan, from his first marriage to Brazilian footballer Milene Domingues; second son Alexander, born from a later relationship with Brazilian bodybuilder Michele Umezu; and two younger daughters, Maria Sophia (born 2008) and Maria Alice (born 2010), from his long‑term partnership and subsequent marriage with businesswoman Bia Antony, with whom he later separated, all four children frequently appearing in Brazilian and international media as “the Nazário siblings” and noted for their strong resemblance to their father; Description: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, universally known simply as Ronaldo or by the nickname “O Fenômeno," is a retired Brazilian footballer widely regarded by supporters, journalists, coaches, and fellow professionals as one of the greatest strikers and most complete center‑forwards in the history of the game, celebrated for his explosive acceleration, low‑center‑of‑gravity dribbling, close control at high speed, powerful yet precise finishing with either foot, and ability to create and score goals almost single‑handedly against packed defenses in the world’s top leagues and tournaments; Emerging from a modest background in the Rio de Janeiro region, he first made his mark with Cruzeiro in Brazil before moving to Europe, where he enjoyed spectacular early success at PSV Eindhoven, then delivered a legendary single season at Barcelona in 1996–97, scoring an extraordinary number of goals and producing iconic runs that permanently changed expectations of what a number 9 could do, followed by major spells at Inter Milan, Real Madrid as part of the "Galácticos," AC Milan, and later Corinthians back in Brazil. With the Brazil national team, Ronaldo was part of the squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup, led the line at the 1998 World Cup, where Brazil finished runners-up, and completed one of the sport’s greatest comebacks at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, overcoming serious knee injuries to finish as the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals, including two in the final against Germany, securing Brazil’s fifth world title and etching his name into global football mythology; His individual honors include three FIFA World Player of the Year awards (1996, 1997, and 2002) and two Ballon d’Or trophies (1997 and 2002), achievements that underscore how he dominated an era rich in attacking talent and remain a benchmark for evaluating later generations of forwards and attacking players. Chronic knee problems and repeated surgeries forced him to reinvent his game multiple times, transforming him from a hyper‑explosive dribbler into a more positional, penalty‑area predator, and his perseverance in returning to elite competition after long layoffs has made him a symbol of resilience for fans, sports‑medicine professionals, and athletes across disciplines. After retiring, Ronaldo shifted his energy into business and governance within football, becoming majority owner and president of Spanish club Real Valladolid and acquiring a controlling stake in Cruzeiro, where he focuses on restructuring finances, modernizing club management, investing in youth academies, and using his global profile to attract sponsors and international attention to both institutions. Beyond club ownership, he remains a highly visible ambassador for the sport through television appearances, interviews, commercial campaigns, charity matches, and philanthropic initiatives. His playing style, famous stepovers, trademark cut‑inside finishes, and memorable goals continue to influence coaching manuals, tactical analysis, and popular culture discussions about the evolution of the centre‑forward role. Cause of Death: Not applicable—Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima is alive as of 2026, actively involved in football‑related business, media work, and charitable projects in Brazil, Spain, and internationally, and frequently appearing in contemporary coverage as a living legend of the game rather than a historical figure.