Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, known as Ronaldo (and often "R9" or "Il Fenomeno" to distinguish him from Cristiano), born 22 September 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the greatest footballers in history — two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, two-time World Cup winner (1994, 2002), and the inspiration for an entire generation of Brazilian forwards. He retired in 2011.
His Parents
Father: Nélio Nazário de Lima — telecommunications technician; left the family when Ronaldo was 11.
Mother: Sônia dos Santos Barata — domestic worker.
The family lived in Bento Ribeiro, a working-class Rio neighbourhood.
His Brothers
Nélio Nazário Jr. — elder brother.
Ione Nazário — sister.
His Wives and Partners
Milene Domingues — Brazilian footballer; married Ronaldo 1999, divorced 2003. One son.
Daniela Cicarelli — actress; married Ronaldo 2005, separated three weeks later, divorced soon after.
Maria Beatriz "Bia" Antony — Brazilian socialite; partner 2008–2012. Three children.
Celina Locks — Brazilian model; current wife; married 2023.
His Children
Ronald Nazário, born 6 April 2000 — son with Milene Domingues; aspiring footballer.
Maria Sophia Nazário, born 24 December 2008 — daughter with Bia Antony.
Maria Alice Nazário, born 6 April 2010 — daughter with Bia Antony.
Alexander Lucas Nazário, born 6 February 2005 — son via surrogacy by Michele Umezu, a Japanese model.
Maria Madalena, born 2025 — daughter with Celina Locks.
The Nazário Family Tree at a Glance
Parents: Nélio Nazário de Lima; Sônia dos Santos Barata.
Siblings: Nélio Nazário Jr.; Ione Nazário.
Wives/Partners: Milene Domingues (m. 1999, div. 2003); Daniela Cicarelli (m. 2005, div. weeks later); Bia Antony (2008–2012); Celina Locks (m. 2023).
Children:
- Ronald (b. 6 April 2000) — with Milene
- Alexander (b. 6 February 2005) — with Michele Umezu (surrogate)
- Maria Sophia (b. 24 December 2008) — with Bia
- Maria Alice (b. 6 April 2010) — with Bia
- Maria Madalena (b. 2025) — with Celina
Ronaldo:
- Born 22 September 1976, Rio de Janeiro
- Clubs: Cruzeiro → PSV → Barcelona → Inter Milan → Real Madrid → AC Milan → Corinthians
- Brazil national team: 1994 World Cup winner (squad), 2002 World Cup winner (Top Scorer with 8 goals)
- 2× FIFA World Player of the Year (1996, 1997, 2002)
- Owner, Cruzeiro (since 2021)
What the Nazário Family Story Teaches Us
A working-class Rio childhood. A father who left when Ronaldo was 11. A mother who supported four children alone. Three serious marriages and multiple long-term relationships. Five children with four different mothers, including one via surrogate.
For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Ronaldo story carries the same lesson. Family trees include children born in many different ways. Surrogacy, multiple partnerships, and large blended families are part of the modern record. Write down every child the parent ever had. The tree is more honest for it.
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