Ronaldo Cezar Soares dos Santos (born 7 December 2000), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Russian Premier League club Rostov.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo was a São Caetano youth graduate. He made his first team debut on 22 January 2020, starting in a 2âÂÂ3 Campeonato Paulista Série A2 away loss against Penapolense, and scored his first senior goal on 7 March by netting his team's second in a 2âÂÂ1 home win over Atibaia.
In November 2020, Ronaldo signed for Bahia for the ensuing campaign, being initially assigned to the under-23 squad. He first appeared with the main squad the following 28 July, starting in a 0âÂÂ2 loss at Atlético Mineiro, for the season's Copa do Brasil.
Ronaldo made his Série A debut on 1 August 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Rodriguinho in a 0âÂÂ1 home loss against Sport Recife.
On 16 June 2022, Ronaldo moved to Europe, signing a 3-year deal with Bulgarian First League club Levski Sofia.
On 12 January 2024, Ronaldo agreed a move to the Russian Premier League club Rostov.
São Caetano
Bahia