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Romario (Romario DE SOUZA FARIA )
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| Age: |
32 - Born 29.01.66 |
| Height: |
168 cm |
Weight: |
73 kg |
| Position: |
Forward |
| Club: |
Flamengo (Brazil) |
| International Debut: |
23.05.87 |
 Turned professional with Vasco de Gama (1986-88) aged 18, played for PSV Eindhoven (1989-92), Barcelona (1992-94), Flamengo (1995-97) and Valencia (1994-95 and 1997)
His five goals helped Brazil win the 1994 World Cup and the Copa America. Won Rio title with Vasco de Gama (1987, 1988)
Won Dutch title with PSV Eindhoven (1989,1991), and spanish title with Barcelona (1992,1993,1994). Helped Flamengo to Rio title in 1996
Started centres of sports studies, called "Romaritos", in Rio's poorer districts
Likes playing foot-volleyball and samba dancing
Born in Jacarezinho slum in one of the most violent parts of Rio de Janeiro, close to the Vasco de Gama stadium
One of Brazilian football's most controversial stars, loved and hated by supporters
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| Career Facts |
| Caps: |
63 |
| As Of: |
23.01.98 |
| Goals: |
49 |
| As Of: |
23.01.98 |
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