Professional peak
The man known as O Fenomeno scored both goals in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Germany in the final of the 2002 World Cup.

Playboy peak
Ronaldo gave men around the world a spate of vicarious thrills in 2005 when he married MTV Brasil VJ Daniella Cicarelli and became a co-owner of A1 Team Brazil, a high-octane entry into the newly formed A1 Grand Prix series.