Biography And Photos
Full name: Romário de Souza Faria
Date of birth: January 29, 1966 (age 46)
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position :Striker
Number: 11
Romário de Souza Faria (born January 29, 1966 in Jacarezinho, Brazil), better known simply as Romário (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁoˈmaɾiu]), is a former footballer who played striker, manager and current politician who is currently[when?] running for a mayor like position in his hometown.[citation needed] He helped the Brazil national team win the 1994 FIFA World Cup and was one of the most prolific strikers in the world.
He was selected the FIFA World Player of the Year and won the World Cup Golden Ball in 1994, chosen as forward on FIFA Dream Team and named as one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA's 100th anniversary celebration. He is also known as one of the very few strikers to surpass the mark of 1,000 goals.[2]
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