Ronaldo “R9” first played for Brazil on 23 March 1994, in a friendly against Argentina in Recife. He was only 17 at the time and went on to become one of Brazil’s all-time greats.

Quick Scoop

  • First Brazil match: 23 March 1994.
  • Opponent: Argentina.
  • Type of game: Friendly.
  • Venue: Recife, Brazil.

Why it matters

That debut came before his famous World Cup run, so it’s one of the earliest milestones in his international career. He later added major tournament appearances and helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup.

TL;DR: Ronaldo R9’s first international match for Brazil was a friendly vs Argentina on 23 March 1994.