Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is former soccer player for São Paulo FC in Brazil. He was considered by Pelé to be the greatest B

Is former soccer player for São Paulo FC in Brazil. He was considered by Pelé to be the greatest Brazilian central defenders of the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his finesse on defense--a player who didn't need to show a rough side. He just knew how t

An Italian football manager and former player. He was an attacking midfielder or winger known for pa

An Italian football manager and former player. He was an attacking midfielder or winger known for pace and technique. He was a pillar of the powerhouse A.C. Milan teams of the late 1980s and early 1990s and one of the pioneers of Major League Soccer, where he played two seasons for the NY/NJ MetroStars. This was followed by a spell as head coach of the Italian national football team, succeeding Marcello Lippi who resigned after having won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In the 2008 European Championship campaign,

An Argentine football striker. He currently plays for Club Atlético Lanús in Argentina.

An Argentine football striker. He currently plays for Club Atlético Lanús in Argentina.

Is a retired Spanish basketball player. He was drafted with the last overall pick (#58) of the 1997

Is a retired Spanish basketball player. He was drafted with the last overall pick (#58) of the 1997 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls but never played in the NBA. Dueñas played professionally with FC Barcelona from 1996-2005, during which time he won a Eurol

A retired professional boxer from Guararé, Panamá, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers o

A retired professional boxer from Guararé, Panamá, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all-time. During his career he would be called in admiration "Mano de Piedra" which translates to "Hand of Stone"

Is a retired professional boxer from Panama, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all ti

Is a retired professional boxer from Panama, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. A versatile brawler in the ring, he was nicknamed "Manos de piedra" (or "Hands of Stone") during his career. Durán's first appearance in a movie was in

An Argentine football player, who currently plays for Bulgarian Chernomorets Burgas. He signed a con

An Argentine football player, who currently plays for Bulgarian Chernomorets Burgas. He signed a contract at the Bulgarian club after leaving Ecuadorian Deportivo Cuenca, where he spent six months of his career.Roberto Carboni is a left midfielder who was born in Bernal and made his debut in professional football, being part of the Club Atlético Independiente squad in the 2004 season. During his first season for Independiente, Carboni played only 2 games. In the summer of 2005, he moved to All Boys in the Primera B Metropolitana, where he played a considerably larger number of matches.

Was a Brazilian footballer in striker role.In career (1923–1941) was played for two club teams, Fl

Was a Brazilian footballer in striker role.In career (1923–1941) was played for two club teams, Flamengo and São Cristovão. For Brazilian team participated at 1938 FIFA World Cup, playing two matches and scoring one goal.

Was an Argentine football striker. He was born in Barracas in the city of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Was an Argentine football striker. He was born in Barracas in the city of Buenos Aires in Argentina. He played the majority of his career with Boca Juniors, he scored 234 goals in 331 games for the club (in all competitions), making him the highest scoring player in the entire history of the club.

An Argentine football player for the Spanish team Real Zaragoza. Regarded as one of the best central

An Argentine football player for the Spanish team Real Zaragoza. Regarded as one of the best central defenders, he has been captain of the Argentine national team for more matches than anyone else.[2] He has captained 63 matches and has played in three World Cups. Ayala made 115 international appearances, only Javier Zanetti having more caps for Argentina.

Is a former Peruvian football player, recognized as one of Peru's most important midfielders.He is a

Is a former Peruvian football player, recognized as one of Peru's most important midfielders.He is also known as Maestro (master) or Niño Terrible (terrible child), Challe is best remembered for his great performance in the 1970 World Cup qualifying match

Is a former football goalkeeper from Paraguay. He was capped 78 times for Paraguay in a national car

Is a former football goalkeeper from Paraguay. He was capped 78 times for Paraguay in a national career which lasted from 1976 to 1989 He was a member of the Paraguayan team that won the 1979 Copa América. He earned the nickname "Gato" (Cat) for his outst

A Spanish goalkeeper currently playing for CA Osasuna.

A Spanish goalkeeper currently playing for CA Osasuna.

A former Spanish footballer.During his club career, the midfielder played for Villarreal CF (1977-19

A former Spanish footballer.During his club career, the midfielder played for Villarreal CF (1977-1979, 1995-1999), CD Castellón (1979-1981), Valencia CF (1981-1986, 1990-1995), FC Barcelona (1986-1990) and Córdoba CF (1999-2001).

Is an Italian Olympic fencer.

Is an Italian Olympic fencer.

Was an Uruguayan football (soccer) player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was a member

Was an Uruguayan football (soccer) player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Uruguayan team, which won the gold medal in the football tournament.

An argentine footballer who currently plays in Everton de Viña del Mar of Chile.

An argentine footballer who currently plays in Everton de Viña del Mar of Chile.

Is a Brazilian football defender who was released by Hong Kong First Division League club TSW Pegasu

Is a Brazilian football defender who was released by Hong Kong First Division League club TSW Pegasus in 2009. He also known as Beto in Hong Kong.

An argentine basketball player currently signed with Lottomatica Roma.

An argentine basketball player currently signed with Lottomatica Roma.

Was an Argentine chess master.

Was an Argentine chess master.

Is a football striker

Is a football striker

Is a Mexican professional boxer. moved to Houston, TX, at a very young age. It was in Houston that G

Is a Mexican professional boxer. moved to Houston, TX, at a very young age. It was in Houston that Garcia began to box. His father turned his home into a gym were he trained. He was nicknamed "La Amenaza" ("The Menace") as a young boy by his father, becau

Was a professional boxer who trained at La Colonia Boxing Club in Oxnard, California, where he grew

Was a professional boxer who trained at La Colonia Boxing Club in Oxnard, California, where he grew up and still resides.Known as "Grandpa", Garcia turned pro in 1992 and began his career on a torrid winning streak and captured the Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title in 1998 with a decision win over Harold Warren. He defended the twice and quickly became a highly regarded champion, but lost the belt in an upset loss to rising phenom Diego Corrales via a devastating TKO. Garcia never regained his former stature after the loss, and in his next fight was TKO'd by Ben Tackie, a knockout deemed Knockout of the Year by The Ring in 2000.

Is a left-handed, professional team handball player on the Spain national handball team. He plays fo

Is a left-handed, professional team handball player on the Spain national handball team. He plays for the club Ciudad Real in Liga ASOBAL. As part of the Spanish team, he played in the 2005 Mediterranean Games and the 2007 World Championship in Germany. G

A former Argentine professional football (soccer) player.Gargini played for Ferro Carril Oeste and C

A former Argentine professional football (soccer) player.Gargini played for Ferro Carril Oeste and Chaco For Ever in the Primera División de Argentina.[1] He had also had a spell with Giannina in the Greek Super League during the 1990-91 season.[2]