Ronaldo

Ronaldo (birth name Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima) was born on September 18, 1976 in Bento Ribeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Driven by his childhood hero Zico, the youngster entered football early in his life and he managed to become one of the most famous footballers in the world. Biography and Career : By his 12th birthday he is playing in an organized youth club called Tennis Club Valqueir ...

Date added: 22 November '07

Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane was born on June 23, 1972. Including Zizou, his Algerian parents had a total of five children. He is a famous football player. Biography and Career : School was not his specialty, so he turned to football. By the age of 16, a scout by the name of Jean Varraud recruited him to Cannes. One year later, Zizou made his debut in the French First Division. * The midfielder wa ...

Date added: 20 November '07

Michael Owen

Michael Owen (full name Michael James Owen) was born on December 14, 1979 in Chester, Cheshire. He is an English football player, currently (2007) playing for Newcastle United. Michael Owen has also famously played for Liverpool and Real Madrid. Michael Owen plays as a striker, and is noted particularly for his speed, acceleration and clinical finishing. Michael Owen has enjoyed a hugely successfu ...

Date added: 20 March '08

Raul

Raul Gonzalez Blanco was born on June 27, 1977 in Madrid, Spain. He was brought up in a modest quarter of the city, the colony of San Cristobal de los Angeles. Biography and Career : Raul Gonzales is a product of Atletico Madrid's youth system but was picked up by rivals Real during a financial slump at his former club. Real's coach Jorge Valdano introduced him to the starting lineup at 17, ...

Date added: 21 November '07

Luis Figo

Luis Figo (full name Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo) was born on November 4, 1972 in Almada, Portugal. He is a professional Portuguese footballer. Luis Figo was nominated as the 2000 European Footballer of the Year, the 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, and was named amongest the FIFA 100. He have played for both the Spanish rival clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Biography and Career : ...

Date added: 08 May '08