Romario remains quite possibly the most clinical and lethal goal-scorer that the game of football has ever seen. He was deadly inside the penalty box with his little dodges and superb ball-control.
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He also could shoot very accurately and managed to be at goal-scoring positions most of the times. He won a World Cup almost single-handedly for Brazil in 1994 and was a part of the very successful PSV Eindhoven and FC Barcelona teams of the 1990s.
Romario also played for a number of Brazilian teams like Flamengo, Fluminese and Vasco Da Gama and finished with 679 goals in 886 matches. He also managed to score 55 goals in 70 games for the Selecao.
He was the top scorer in the Dutch league before Johann Cruyff signed him in his Barcelona “dream team” and Romario responded with 39 goals in 65 matches for the Catalan giants. Romario was also a member of the Copa America winning team of 1989 and 1997 and won the FIFA player of the year in 1994. He also won the Golden Ball in the 1994 World Cup.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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