Happy birthday! Ronaldo turns 48 today

By Lori Macatee
Brasília
Last updated on September 18, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 48 on Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024.

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Ronaldo is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Ronaldo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ronaldo, a cultural icon

Born Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima in Rio de Janeiro on September 18, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Ronaldo's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ronaldo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ronaldo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Ronaldo, you're the best!