Personal information
Full name Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Date of birth 21 March 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Youth career
1987–1998 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2001 Grêmio 92 (89)
2001–2003 Paris Saint-Germain 55 (38)
2003–2008 Barcelona 145 (70)
2008–2011 Milan 76 (20)
2011–2012 Flamengo 56 (29)
2012–2014 Atlético Mineiro 58 (20)
2014–2015 Querétaro 25 (8)
2015 Fluminense 7 (0)
Total 511 (205)
International career
1997 Brazil U17 13 (3)
1998–1999 Brazil U20 17 (8)
1999–2008 Brazil U23 27 (18)
1999–2013 Brazil 97 (33)


1) Humble Beginnings – Ronaldinho grew up in a small house in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and his family struggled financially. His father, who was a former footballer, tragically passed away when Ronaldinho was just eight years old.

2) Early Stardom – At the age of 13, Ronaldinho scored 23 goals in a single match for his youth team, gaining national attention in Brazil.

3) 2002 World Cup Magic – In the 2002 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals against England, he scored an iconic free-kick from 40 yards over goalkeeper David Seaman, helping Brazil win the tournament.

4) Barcelona Legend – When Ronaldinho joined FC Barcelona in 2003, the club was struggling. His arrival transformed them into one of the best teams in the world, leading to two La Liga titles and a Champions League trophy.

5) Messi’s Mentor – Ronaldinho played a key role in Lionel Messi’s early development at Barcelona, even assisting Messi’s first senior goal for the club in 2005.

6) Only Player to Receive a Standing Ovation at the Bernabéu – In 2005, after scoring two incredible solo goals against Real Madrid, even rival fans at the Santiago Bernabéu stood up to applaud him – a rare honor.

7) Nike’s First Viral Football Video – Ronaldinho was the star of the first-ever YouTube video to reach 1 million views, a Nike ad where he juggles a ball and hits the crossbar multiple times without letting it touch the ground.

8) Milan Champion – After leaving Barcelona, he won Serie A with AC Milan in 2010, continuing his success in Europe.

9) Unique Playing Style – Ronaldinho was famous for his dribbling, tricks, and "no-look" passes, making him one of the most entertaining footballers of all time.

10) Post-Football Life – After retiring, he became an ambassador for football, participated in charity matches, and even spent some time in prison in Paraguay due to a passport scandal in 2020.