Romário
🔥 TrendingRomário is one of the most recognized Brazilian Athletes of the Generation X generation.
Former Brazilian footballer, politician and Senator of Brazil since 2015
"Romário's defining career moment was leading Brazil to victory in the 1994 FIFA World Cup." — About Romário
| Metric | Romário | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 60 | 47 | +13 yrs |
| Height | 168cm (5'6") | 176cm | -8cm |
| Career length | 42 yrs | ~35 yrs | +7 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Romário
Did you know that Romário, despite his often rebellious on-field persona, successfully transitioned into a serious political career, becoming a Senator focused on social causes?
- Romário claims to have scored over 1,000 goals in his career, though this tally includes youth, friendly, and testimonial matches.
- He was renowned for his 'toe-poke' finish, often scoring with minimal backlift, making him unpredictable for defenders.
- After retiring, he briefly played for América-RJ in 2009, even scoring a goal alongside his son Romarinho.
- As a Senator, Romário became a vocal advocate for people with disabilities, inspired by his daughter Ivy.
- His famous nickname 'Baixinho' (Shorty) reflects his relatively small stature for a striker at 1.67m (5ft 6in).
Romário's defining career moment was leading Brazil to victory in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. His five crucial goals and exceptional performances earned him the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player, ending Brazil's 24-year World Cup drought.
Romário is remembered as one of football's most prolific and instinctive strikers, an iconic figure whose rebellious charm and deadly finishing left an indelible mark on the sport, later becoming a respected political voice in Brazil.