Pelé
Pelé is the other 99 OVR ST target when the Legends Pack path is closer than 2002 Brazil.
Legend Cards
R9 / Ronaldo
If 2002 Brazil is your closest path, R9 / Ronaldo is worth building around; his 99 OVR ST card gives Brazil squads a Cup-ready striker.
R9 / Ronaldo Tier, Stats, And Key Details
- Role
- ST
- Type
- 2002 Brazil card
- Obtain
- 2002 World Cup Teams Pass
R9 / Ronaldo Stats
- OVR
- 99
- Position
- ST
- Tier
- A
Is R9 / Ronaldo Worth Using In Your Squad?
If your collection is already moving through the 2002 World Cup Teams path, R9 / Ronaldo is the striker worth chasing. He gives you the 99 OVR ST number you want from a late-game striker, but the 2002 Brazil path matters more here than another pack route. He fits at ST when your squad needs more OVR up front and Brazil links; he can wait if midfield or defense is still too low for a striker upgrade to move the full Starting XI toward Cup entry.
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Maradona
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Your 2002 Brazil path is where R9 pays off
If your collection is already pointed at 2002 Brazil, R9 / Ronaldo gives you a 99 OVR ST without needing the Legends Pack route. He is the better ST target when the attack needs more OVR without losing Brazil chemistry.
Where It Pays Off
Where It Can Fall Short
Your 2002 path has to be open before R9 pays off
R9 comes through the 2002 World Cup Teams Pass path. That path is worth the spend when you already have a Brazil base, not when the rest of the XI is still scattered. If your 2002 Brazil progress is thin, coins do more for the squad foundation because the lineup cannot use him well yet.
Your Brazil links decide whether R9 starts over another ST
You get the most from R9 when he keeps the striker slot connected to Brazil chemistry instead of sitting alone as a number upgrade. Brazil or 2002-linked cards beside him make the full XI result matter more than the striker number alone. If a Prime striker gives more OVR and keeps links, R9 becomes the 2002 Brazil build piece instead of the current starter.
R9 / Ronaldo FAQ
Is R9 / Ronaldo worth chasing in Build A Soccer Squad?
Yes, if your account is already moving through the 2002 World Cup Teams path. R9 gives a 99 OVR ST for Brazil-focused builds.
Is R9 better than Pelé?
No. Pelé is the higher striker target when both routes are open, but R9 is the better target when the 2002 Brazil route is closer for your collection.
When does R9 lose priority?
R9 loses priority when your midfield or defense is still weak enough that a striker upgrade does not move your full Starting XI toward Cup entry.