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Romário
Leading Brazil to the 1994 World Cup title with five goals and the tournament’s Golden Ball.
World Cup Golden Ball · La Liga scoring title
- Born
- 29 January 1966
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
More people
Romário
Romário was a Brazilian striker whose quick feet and precise finishing made him deadly inside the penalty area. He won league titles with PSV and Barcelona before returning to Brazilian football and later entering politics.
Early life
Rio beginnings
He grew up in Rio de Janeiro and played youth football for Olaria.
Vasco pathway
He developed at Vasco da Gama before establishing himself in the first team.
Career
- 1985
Vasco first team
Began his senior career with Vasco da Gama.
- 1988
Move to Europe
Joined PSV Eindhoven after emerging with Brazil.
- 1993
Barcelona
Moved to Johan Cruyff’s team before returning to Brazil with Flamengo in 1995.
- 2010
Public office
Was elected to Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies and later to the Senate in 2014.
Achievements
World Cup Golden Ball
Named the tournament’s best player as Brazil won the title.
La Liga scoring title
Scored 30 league goals in Barcelona’s championship season.
Brazilian championship
Helped Vasco da Gama win the national title.
Beyond sport
Disability advocacy
His public work has included campaigning for people with disabilities.
Football family
His son Romarinho also became a professional footballer.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗FC Barcelona — Romário ↗Photo: Agência Senado from Brasilia, Brazil. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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