[137], Ronaldinho's next international tournament was the 2003 Confederations Cup, in which he went scoreless as Brazil were eliminated in the group stage. I had an ovation at the Bernabu and now here. [178][179][180] His versatility and prowess from set pieces made him one of the most prolific free kick takers in history,[181] and also influenced his former teammate Messi, who went on to become a free kick specialist himself. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . [160] He was again called up for the Seleo, being named captain of the national team for an international friendly with Chile on 24 April 2013. The combined efforts of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Rivalvo made it possible for Brazil to win the cup. [141] However, deemed "top heavy and unbalanced", the team finished with ten goals in five games, with Ronaldinho himself going scoreless and finishing with only one assist (for Gilberto's goal in a 41 group stage victory over Japan), as he turned in his worst collective performance in his international career. [17] Ronaldinho is the father of a son, Joo, born on February 25, 2005, to Brazilian dancer Janana Mendes and named after his late father. ", "Conhea os grandes vencedores do futebol brasileiro", "Ronaldinho coroa retorno ao Brasil com 2 Bola de Prata da carreira e diz: quer ficar no Fla", "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016: 818 December 2016: Statistical kit", "South American Coach and Player of the Year", "Ultimate Team of the Year: The All-Time XI", "A.C. Milan Hall of Fame: Ronaldo De Assis Moreira (Ronaldinho)", "The other two Ballon d'Or Dream Team XIs: Zidane, Cruyff, Iniesta, Di Stefano but no Casillas", European Champions Cup/UEFA Champions League Winning Squads, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronaldinho&oldid=1141738642, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:07. The Brazil icon had spent 32. Ronaldinho accumulated numerous other individual awards in his career: he was included in the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFA World XI three times each, and was named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year for the 200506 season and South American Footballer of the Year in 2013; in 2004, he was named by Pel in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. In the end, 23-year-old Ronaldinho opted to join Spanish side Barcelona and just weeks later United captured a teenage prospect by the name of Cristiano Ronaldo. There have been some whacky shirt numbers in football. It was in their new home where his father hit his head and drowned in the swimming pool when Ronaldo was eight. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, is also known as Ronaldinho, was born in March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Website URL: NA The legendary Barcelona forward was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League. Ronaldinho spent . So impressive has been Vinicius, that he is earning comparisons to Ronaldinho and Neymar. His physical condition has always been very precarious. [106] In his next match, however, against Guadalajara, he had a much better game, setting up Camilo Sanvezzo to score as well as scoring himself from a penalty kick in a 41 win. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, is also known as Ronaldinho, was born in March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. [132] His first goal came in the group stage match against China PR, which Brazil won 40. As reported by Cadena SER, Cesc Fabregas said while speaking about the Brazilian . [23], Despite repeated rifts with Fernndez, Ronaldinho returned to the team for the 200203 season, with the player switching to the number 10 shirt. [124], In 1997, Ronaldinho was part of the first Brazilian team to win the FIFA U-17 World Championship, which was held in Egypt, in which his first goal was a penalty against Austria in the first group match, which Brazil won 70. [42] After receiving the ball from his goalkeeper inside his own half, Ronaldinho ran through the midfield and dribbled past two Sevilla players before striking the ball from 30 yards which hammered off the underside of the crossbar and back up into the roof of the net. [211] In late July 2021, he went to Beirut, Lebanon, to lay a wreath in honor of victims of the port explosion. He's an superb athlete. "[208][209], On 25 October 2020, Ronaldinho announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was asymptomatic and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte. He wore number 49 in reference to his mother's birth year since his preferred number 10 was already assigned to Guilherme in the 2012 season. . 145. number of points/goals/set scored. Ronaldinho was an attacking midfielder and forward who spent his youth career with Gremio. p. 169. Jethro Soutar (2006). KINGS LEAGUE Ronaldinho revealed as player number 12 of Porcinos FC, Ibai Llanos' team in the Kings League. [130], Ronaldinho participated in his first World Cup in 2002, as part of a formidable offensive unit with Ronaldo and Rivaldo, dubbed the "Three Rs", who were also on the 1999 Copa Amrica winning squad. [75] It was a sad moment for him and he later said in an interview that he regretted leaving without playing long enough with Messi. Check out our ronaldinho jersey selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our t-shirts shops. Lionel Messi is an iconic wearer of Barcelona's No.10 jersey (Image:. [147] On 18 October, he was controversially benched by Barcelona after he was late returning to Spain following Brazil's 50 friendly win over Ecuador. Mendes has been taken on after a trial period, having previously played at junior levels with a number of Brazilian clubs. [127] In the round of 16, he scored two first-half goals in a 40 win over Croatia, and finished with three goals as Brazil were eliminated by Uruguay in the quarter-finals. p. 129. The season that followed is considered one of the best in his career as he was integral in Barcelona winning the 200506 UEFA Champions League, their first in fourteen years, and another La Liga title, giving Ronaldinho his first career double, receiving the 2005 Ballon d'Or and his second FIFA World Player of the Year in the process. Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Auxerre. [153] At the tournament, Brazil was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-final. [190] Former Portugal midfield playmaker Rui Costa has said of his vision and passing ability: "There are not many players who can offer goal-scoring passes like he can. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. [35], "Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Bara. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. 'Quadraginta novem' means forty-nine in Latin, the number of Ronaldinho's jersey at Atltico Mineiro, his former team in Brazil. [29], Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 11 draw with Auxerre. [31] After returning from the winter break, Ronaldinho went on a tear, scoring a goal in four consecutive matches to open the new campaign. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho (onawdu) or Ronaldinho Gacho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and ambassador for Spanish club FC Barcelona after signing for them in September 2016. Most goals after 10 games: Haaland breaks Champions League record, Most penalty goals since 2000: Cristiano Ronaldo first - Rooney least effective, From Ronaldinho to Ronaldo to Mbapp: The rise of record market values since 2004, Mar 21, 1980 (42). Instagram oficial de Ronaldinho Gacho. Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times. Pitch International LLP. Ronaldinho and Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi each captained a team of international stars in an anti-racism exhibition match in Venezuela on 28 June, which ended in a 77 draw. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". Ronaldinho was born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira in Porto Alegre, the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He made his opponents look like children". Ronaldinho. Here is an attempt to rank Brazil's. That's not something you say about a player of his calibre. [108], On 18 April 2015, Ronaldinho scored twice against Liga MX title-holders Amrica in an away game at the Estadio Azteca, in which his team won 40. [10][11], Ronaldo's football skills began to blossom at the age of eight, and he was first given the nickname Ronaldinho "inho" meaning small because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches. [138], After falling short in 1999 and 2003, Ronaldinho was the captain of Brazil and led his team to its second ever Confederations Cup title in 2005. As captain, he led his team to the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup title and was named man of the match in the final. After a good start to the season, Ronaldinho struggled with fitness, and was often played from the bench to end a disappointing first season for Milan. With Kaka and Ancelotti both gone ahead of the 2009/10 campaign, Milan were clearly expecting more from Ronaldinho, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that then-owner Silvio Berlusconi made . Ronaldinho is $90 million rich because of football. Despite Ronaldinho's initial success with the club, the season was marred by controversy with Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Fernndez, claiming that the Brazilian was too focused on the Parisian nightlife rather than football, and complained that his holidays in Brazil never ended at the scheduled times. [91] On 31 May 2012, after being absent for a few days, he sued Flamengo claiming lack of payment for four months and cancelled his contract with the club. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 3:29 PM by Fred Kennedy. In June 2015, Ronaldinho, now 35, announced his departure from the club and thanked the Mexican people and fans of Quertaro: "I want to thank all the Mexican nation for all the days that I have lived with people so special, you will be forever in my heart. [10] He developed an interest in futsal and beach football, which later expanded to organized football. Three years later, in 2008, he was gone and Messi was handed the No.10 shirt. [127], On 26 June, three days before the start of the 1999 Copa Amrica, he earned his first cap for Brazil in a 30 win over Latvia, and he scored one goal during Brazil's victorious Copa Amrica campaign. [49] With his contract expiring in 2008, Ronaldinho was offered an extension until 2014 that would have net him 85million over nine years,[50] but he turned it down. If you are looking for another way to test your knowledge, check out our Pele quiz. [54][195] One of the world's highest paid players, in 2006 he earned over $19million from endorsements. "[53], "He transmits a lot of joy and pleasure playing the game, and he has individual skills that are of such a high level that everybody in the world adores him. [23] 1999 saw the emergence of the 18-year-old Ronaldinho, with 22 goals in 47 matches, and he put in headlining displays in derbies against Internacional, most notably on 20 June 1999 in the Rio Grande do Sul State Championship final. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gacho ( Brazilian Portuguese: [onawdu auu]) or simply Ronaldinho, [note 1] is a Brazilian retired professional . If you are wondering why, it was because he was born in 1980. "The Football Book". Ronaldinho net worth: Ronaldinho is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) player who has a net worth of $90 million. 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His first brace was in a 30 win over Sampdoria on 19 October. 527 following. [87], After being heavily linked with a move back to his childhood club Grmio, Ronaldinho joined Flamengo on 11 January 2011 with a contract ending in 2014. [157], Ronaldinho's good form continued in 2013, and in January he was unexpectedly called up by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari[158] for a friendly against England played on 6 February at Wembley Stadium as part of The Football Association (FA)'s 150th anniversary. At number ten is the Barcelona and Brazil wizard Prime Icon Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho called time on his illustrious football career more than seven years ago. Players with the same number of World Cup apps as Mat Leckie: Baresi Lampard Figo Ronaldinho = most ever for the @Socceroos with @MatyRyan. [12][187][188], ESPN described Ronaldinho as being "skillful by nature, his tricks are unparalleled and he is wonderful with the ball at his feet. [28] Upon his arrival in Paris, Ronaldinho was given the number 21 shirt and inserted into a lineup that included fellow Brazilian Alosio, midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha and striker Nicolas Anelka. [122] He retired as one of just eight players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. imported from Wikimedia project. Ronaldinho also received his second FIFA World Player of the Year award, as well as the Ballon d'Or. [187][188] Ronaldinho came to be known as one of the best exponents of the feint, and in parts of Africa especially Nigeria this move is now called 'The Gacho' after him, due to his role in popularising the use of this particular skill. Although six years past his best, Ronaldinho's displays saw him voted the 2013 South American Footballer of the Year. [125] Ronaldinho finished with two goals and was awarded the Bronze Ball award as Brazil scored a total of 21 goals while only conceding 2. [104][105] Ronaldinho made his debut for Quertaro in a 10 loss to Tigres UANL where he missed a penalty kick. [174], Despite primarily being a creative player, who was renowned for his passing, vision, and playmaking ability, Ronaldinho was an accurate finisher with either foot, both from inside and outside the penalty area, as well as being a free-kick and penalty kick specialist. With his trademark goal celebration and broad smile, Ronaldinho joined Bara at the age of 23 in the summer of 2003. 2x The Best FIFA Men's Player. [221][222][223], Ronaldinho made 853 appearances and scored 328 goals for club and country combined, with a goalscoring average of 0.38. Ronaldinho was capable of generating fantasy plays and was one of Lionel Messi's teachers, but the Brazilian was asked to choose the player with the most skills and his response surprised everyone. [113] Quertaro eventually advanced to the final after beating Pachuca on aggregate 22. How do you go from $90million and being one of football's most legendary players.. To $7.. And behind bars of South America's most dangerous prison.. Well th. Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. NUMBER OF PEOPLE PEOPLE COMPOSITION. For much of that period, he was widely considered to be the best . [183][184][185][186] Among his repertoire of moves, is the "elastico", a move he learned by watching videos of one of his idols, the 1970s Brazilian star Rivelino. Ronaldinho was suspended for the semi-final, but returned to Brazil's starting lineup for the 20 victory over Germany in the final as Brazil won its record fifth World Cup title. Earlier that year, Ronaldinho led Brazil to win the Pre-Olympic Tournament, scoring nine goals in seven matches. Browse 14,372 ronaldinho stock photos and images available, or search for messi ronaldinho or ronaldinho 2002 to find more great stock photos and pictures. Brazil and Barcelona icon Ronaldinho made his return to the pitch over the weekend despite hanging up his boots back in 2018 and issued a strong message to his . On a less positive note, however, he missed three penalties in the domestic season to add to one botched kick the previous season. [54], The season is considered one of the best in Ronaldinho's career as he was an instrumental part of Barcelona's first Champions League title in 14 years. It's true that the five years that the Brazilian spent at Camp Nou were the best of his career. Ronaldinho and his brother faced up to five years in jail if convicted. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gacho (Brazilian Portuguese:[onawdu auu]) or simply Ronaldinho,[note 1] is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played mostly as an attacking midfielder, but was also deployed as a winger. [9][12][169][177] Physically strong in possession of the ball, Richard Williams writes "slender in build, the Brazilian has a strength belying the cartoonish smile". "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". Position: FW-MF (AM) 181cm , 79kg (5-11, 174lb) Born: March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil br. Upon his arrival in Paris, Ronaldinho was given the number 21 shirt and inserted into a lineup that included fellow Brazilian Alosio, midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha and striker Nicolas Anelka. 194", "Which team has played the most times in a month? "[122] Such a celebration was supposed to take place three years after his last appearance for Fluminense, but has not materialized. [198] His 2005 Nike advertisement, where he is given a new pair of boots and then proceeds to juggle a football and appears to repeatedly volley it against the crossbar of a goal and recover it without the ball touching the ground, went viral on YouTube, becoming the site's first video to reach one million views. Jethro Soutar (2006). On 8 March 2005, Barcelona were eliminated from the latter competition by Chelsea in the first knockout round, losing 54 over two legs. Upon his arrival in Paris, Ronaldinho was given the number 21 shirt and inserted into a lineup that included fellow Brazilian Alosio and midfielders Mikel Arteta and Jay-Jay Okocha. [71][72] On 19 May 2008, Barcelona club president Joan Laporta stated that Ronaldinho needed a "new challenge", claiming that he needed a new club if he were to revive his career.[73]. Ronaldinho and his brother were released from Agrupacion Especializada on April 7 and placed under house arrest in a hotel after paying $1.6 million (1.3m) bail. Newly appointed coach Leonardo changed his role from a central attacking midfielder to the left side of midfield, with Alexandre Pato on the right, in an offensive 433 formation. What is Ronaldinho's net worth? [66] Ronaldinho was forced to miss a charity match on 13 March due to an injury he had picked up several days earlier in Barcelona's 33 El Clsico draw with Real Madrid. Porto Alegre. [58] Ronaldinho finished the season with a career-best 26 goals, including seventeen in La Liga and seven in the Champions League, and was chosen for the UEFA Team of the Year for the third consecutive time and was named the 200506 UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. His main playing position is as an attacking midfielder or forward. He scored a 93rd-minute match-winner against Braga in the UEFA Cup group stage on 6 November. The rest is history. [57], Throughout the season, Ronaldinho linked up with prolific Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o in attack, providing a number of assists to the 34 goal striker; Ronaldinho's pass also put Eto'o through on goal in the Champions League Final from which he was brought down by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann who was sent off. number of matches played/races/starts. "[46] His fame was growing with his entertaining and productive play in both the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. It started a revolution at the club as Lionel Messi proved to be a one man army for the club. "[110][111], Ronaldinho scored two penalties in consecutive matches, the second giving Quertaro the classification to the Liga MX playoffs. This guy is sheer will power and strong mentality. References Site Navigation FC Barcha Categories He returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo in 2011 and Atltico Mineiro a year later where he won the 2013 Copa Libertadores, before moving to Mexico to play for Quertaro and then back to Brazil to play for Fluminense in 2015. [182], Throughout his career, Ronaldinho was praised by pundits in particular for his technical skills, flair, and creativity, as well as his exceptional first touch. Milan ended up losing the game 32, with a goal from Paul Scholes and two goals from Wayne Rooney. [151], Despite having returned to good form and being named as a member of the 30-man provisional squad that was submitted to FIFA on 11 May 2010,[152] he was not named in coach Dunga's final squad of 23 for the Brazilian squad in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup[153] despite his deep desire to participate in the competition. The 2007-08 season is a weird one for Barca. PHOTOGRAPHERS COLLECTIONS. 2005 Ballon d'Or. [24] In a match-winning performance, Ronaldinho embarrassed Internacional's Brazilian legend and 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga, flicking the ball over his head on one occasion, and leaving him flat-footed in a mazy dribble on another. Unfortunately for the club, however, Ronaldinho and the team failed to capture the form that got them to the final as they bowed out 21 to Auxerre due to a last minute goal from Jean-Alain Boumsong. place of birth. His current age 42 years.His Father's Name is Joo de Assis Moreira and mother's name is Dona Miguelina Eli Assis dos Santo. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Name: Ronaldinho Birth Year: 1980 Birth date: March 21, 1980 Birth City: Porto Alegre Birth Country: Brazil Gender: Male Best Known For: Soccer superstar Ronaldinho was a member of Brazil's. Before the winter break, he made 16 appearances, scored one goal, and made several assists. Following a second-place La Liga finish to rivals Real Madrid in the 2006-07 season and an injury plagued 2007-08 season, Ronaldinho departed FC Barcelona to join Milan. In a Round of 16 match against Guingamp, Ronaldinho scored two second half goals in the game after having entered the match as a half-time substitute. [203] In 2011, he was recruited by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to promote awareness among young people of the disease and how to avoid it. [140], For the 2006 World Cup finals, Ronaldinho was part of Brazil's much-publicized "magic quartet" of offensive players alongside Adriano, Ronaldo and Kak, which was expected to provide the "Joga Bonito" style of play that was the focus of an extensive advertising campaign by Nike leading up to the tournament. New Numbers are. "[290], "Ronaldinho Gacho" redirects here. He is best noted for his overhead kicks, free kicks pass, and dribbling. Brazil lost the match 12. [9] 1970 Brazil World Cup winner Tosto wrote in O Tempo: "Ronaldinho lacks an important characteristic of Maradona and Pel aggression. He also captained the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal in men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics. [215] Ronaldinho and his brother would ultimately fail to pay the fines within the allotted time and have their passports suspended. The Brazil icon had spent 32. Ronaldinho lifted his first trophy with Flamengo after curling in a right-footed shot over the wall in the 71st minute at Engenho stadium. [220] He attempted to appeal the detention order but was ordered to remain under house arrest with his brother. Lavinho's links to dancing is reminiscent of the way many Brazilian players, including Neymar and Ronaldinho, celebrate their goals with some form of dancing; Lavinho's jersey number 87 seems to refer to the jersey number Ronaldinho wore at AC Milan, 80. "[117], In July 2016, Ronaldinho played for the Goa 5s, a futsal team from Goa in India, together with Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Mchel Salgado, and Hernn Crespo as well as futsal player Falco in the Premier Futsal League. Many phone numbers in the name of Ronaldinho have been leaked on Google and the internet, but none of them work when we checked them. [149] Barcelona initially blocked the move because of his then-upcoming Champions League commitments with the club, but the decision was later nullified following Ronaldinho's transfer to Milan, who in turn permitted him to make the trip to Beijing, China. "[193] In 2006, Richard Williams of The Guardian described Ronaldinho as a "genius," while his former Barcelona teammate Sylvinho said of him: "He's so smart, so intelligent, that sometimes it's difficult to read his mind," also adding: "He's amazing. Robson, 2006. [71] Ronaldinho finished the 200809 season at Milan with 10 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions.
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