Romario de Souza Faria

He entered the political scene in Brazil in 2010. He has since become a senator and the second Vice President of the country.

Romário started his youth career playing for his local club Olaria before playing for Vasco de Gama.

Professional Career and National Career

He debuted for Vasco de Gama as a senior player in 1985 the first time around. Romário would later return to playing for the club a number of times throughout his professional career. In 1993, he moved to play for PSV Eindhoven where he was coached by Guus Hiddink.

From 1995 to 1999, Romário played for Flamengo and Valenica. From 2000 to 2005, he would return to Vasco and also played for Fluminense.

In May 2007, he scored his 1000th goal while again playing for Vasco de Gama. It was such a big deal that the game was stopped for 20 minutes to allow for celebrations. FIFA congratulated him but they only officially recognize 929 goals. He started his management career with Vasco in 2007. He also coached for the club in 2008.

Romário announced his retirement in 2008. He cited his weight as one of the main reasons for retiring. He shortly came out of retirement to play for America.

He also played for the Brazilian National Team from 1985 to 2005. During that time, he helped the country win the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Career Highlights:

Vasco da Gama

• 2000 - Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
• 1987, 1988 - Campeonato Carioca
• 1987, 1988 - Copa Mercosur

PSV Eindhoven

• 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92 -Eredivisie
• 1988–89, 1989–90 - KNVB Cup
• 1992 - Dutch Super Cup

Barcelona

• 1993–94 - La Liga

Flamengo

• 1996, 1999 - Campeonato Carioca

Al-Sadd

• 2003 - Qatar Crown Prince Cup

América-RJ

• 2009 - Campeonato Carioca SecondDivision

Brazil Youth

• 1985 - U-20 South AmericanChampionship
• 1988 - Olympic Silver Medal

Brazil

• 1994 - FIFA World Cup
• 1989, 1997 - Copa América
• 1997 - FIFA Confederations Cup

Individual

• 1985 - U-20 South AmericanChampionship’s top scorer
• 1986, 1987, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,2000 - Campeonato Carioca’s topscorer
• 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001 - Vasco daGama Player of the Year
• 1988 - Seoul Summer Olympics topscorer
• 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91 - DutchLeague’s top scorer
• 1988–89, 1989–90 - Dutch Cup’s topscorer
• 1989 - Dutch Footballer of the Year
• 1989–90, 1992–93 - UEFA ChampionsLeague top scorer
• 1993 - Onze de Bronze
• 1993 - FIFA World Player of the YearSilver Award
• 1993–94 - Pichichi Trophy
• 1993–94 - Trofeo EFE BestIbero-American Soccer Player of theSpanish League
• 1994 - FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
• 1994 - FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot
• 1994 - FIFA World Cup All-Star Team
• 1994 - Onze d’Or
• 1994 - FIFA World Player of the Year
• 1994 - L’Équipe Champion ofChampions Sportsman of the year
• 1995, 2000, 2001 - South AmericanTeam of the Year
• 1997 - FIFA Confederations CupGolden Shoe
• 1997 - FIFA Confederations CupSilver Ball
• 1997, 2000 - Rio-São PauloTournament’s top scorer
• 1998 - CONCACAF Gold Cup All-StarTeam
• 1998, 1999 - Brazilian Cup’s topscorer
• 1999, 2000 - Copa Mercosur’s topscorer
• 1999, 2000, 2002 - Placar GoldenBoot
• 2000, 2001, 2005 - Brazilianleague’s top scorer
• 2000 - FIFA Club World Cup BronzeBall
• 2000 - Bola de Ouro
• 2000, 2001, 2005 - Bola de Prata
• 2000 - South American Footballer ofthe Year
• 2001, 2005 - CBF Golden Boot
• 2002 - FIFA World Cup Dream Team
• 2004 - FIFA 100
• 2005 - Rei do Gol Trophy
• 2006 - USL 1st’s MVP
• 20062006 - USL 1st’s top scorer
• 2007 - Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão– Special Honor
• 2007 - Golden Foot Legends Award
• 2014 - Marca World Cups All-TimeTeam
• International Football Hall of Fame– Pachuca, México
• Brazilian Football Museum Hall ofFame
• Ballon d’Or: 1994 – Le nouveaupalmarès
• 2022 - Globe Soccer Awards PlayerCareer Award

Team History

National Team

• 1985 - Brazil U20
• 1988 - Brazil U23
• 1987–2005 - Brazil

Teams Managed

• 2007 - Vasco da Gama
• 2008 - Vasco da Gama