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Ronaldo Nazário: the case for the GOAT

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    Ronaldo Nazário: the case for the GOAT

    Forward · Brazil · Born 18 September 1976, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Career 1993–2011

    Devastating striker with explosive pace, dribbling and finishing. Played for Cruzeiro, PSV, Barcelona, Inter, Real Madrid, Milan and Corinthians, and led Brazil's attack for a decade.

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    Why Ronaldo Nazário could be the GOAT

    At his peak, 'O Fenômeno' was the most unstoppable forward ever seen. He came back from two career-threatening knee injuries to score eight goals and win the 2002 World Cup, including both in the final.

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    Ronaldo Nazário is #4 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 4–1 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

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