Ronaldo Lucena facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronaldo Vidal Lucena Torrealba | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Acarigua, Portuguesa, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Portuguesa | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Centro Luso Acarigua | |||
| Caracas | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2015–2017 | Zamora | 30 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Atlético Nacional | 5 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Deportivo Táchira (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Jaguares de Córdoba (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2021 | Deportivo La Guaira | 25 | (2) |
| 2022– | Portuguesa | 64 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017 | Venezuela U20 | 14 | (0) |
| 2018 | Venezuela U21 | 4 | (0) |
| 2017– | Venezuela | 3 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Ronaldo Vidal Lucena Torrealba (born on February 27, 1997) is a professional football player from Venezuela. He plays as a midfielder for Portuguesa FC. Ronaldo is known for his skills in the middle of the field, helping his team both attack and defend.
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Ronaldo's Early Football Journey
Ronaldo Lucena began playing football at a young age. He joined the youth teams of Centro Luso Acarigua. Later, he moved to the youth academy of Caracas FC, one of Venezuela's biggest football clubs. These early experiences helped him develop his talent.
Starting His Professional Career
In 2015, Ronaldo joined Zamora FC, a professional team in Venezuela. He played 30 games for Zamora and scored 1 goal. This was an important step in his career, showing he could play at a high level.
Playing in Colombia
After his time with Zamora, Ronaldo moved to Colombia. He joined Atlético Nacional in 2017, a very successful club. He played 5 games for them. During his time in Colombia, he also played on loan for other teams.
Loan Spells and Experience
Ronaldo played for Deportivo Táchira on loan in 2018. He gained more experience playing 7 games there. In 2019, he was loaned to Jaguares de Córdoba, where he played 15 matches. These loans helped him get more playing time and develop his skills further.
Returning to Venezuela
In 2021, Ronaldo came back to Venezuela to play for Deportivo La Guaira. He played 25 games and scored 2 goals for them. Since 2022, he has been playing for Portuguesa F.C., his current club. He has played over 60 games for Portuguesa.
Playing for His Country: Venezuela
Ronaldo Lucena has also represented his home country, Venezuela, in international football.
Venezuela Under-20 Team
He was a key player for the Venezuela U-20 squad. In 2017, he helped his team achieve great success. They finished in third place at the 2017 South American Youth Football Championship.
FIFA U-20 World Cup Success
Later in 2017, Ronaldo and the Venezuela U-20 team made history. They reached the final of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. This was a huge achievement for Venezuelan football. They finished as the runner-up in the tournament.
Playing for the Senior National Team
Ronaldo has also played for the main Venezuela national team. He made his debut in 2017 and has played 3 games for the senior squad. Representing his country is a big honor for any footballer.
Ronaldo's Achievements and Awards
Ronaldo Lucena has helped his teams achieve some notable successes during his career.
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: Runner-up in 2017 with Venezuela U-20.
- South American Youth Football Championship: Third Place in 2017 with Venezuela U-20.
