This statistic shows which squad numbers have already been assigned in their history and to which players. [218][219] While in prison, he competed in a prison futsal tournament, where his team was victorious. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about midfielder Ronaldinho on ESPN. Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. bzk5439 on February 7, 2023 Don't be fooled by the name Ronaldo, this isn't the famous Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo, but rather the famous Brazilian player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times. [90] On 27 February, he converted a second-half free kick for Flamengo to beat Boavista 10 and win his first piece of silverware with the team, the Taa Guanabara. Above all he had one, very special ability: he made you smile. Following a second-place La Liga finish to Real Madrid in the 200607 season and an injury-plagued 200708 season, Ronaldinho suffered a decline in his performancesoften put down to a decrease in dedication and focus having achieved so much in the sportand departed Barcelona to join AC Milan, where he won the 201011 Serie A. [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. [54] He has appeared in Nike commercials, including the 2002 "Secret Tournament" commercial (branded "Scorpion KO") directed by Terry Gilliam. [86], During the first half of the season, Ronaldinho was part of the team's attack that also included two new signings, Zlatan Ibrahimovi and Robinho. One of the coolest players in pressure situations" and a "fast, brash, skilful, tricky, an uninhibited playmaker" who provides "a mix of goals, assists, skills and a large repertoire of crafty moves". His physical condition has always been very precarious. [211] In late July 2021, he went to Beirut, Lebanon, to lay a wreath in honor of victims of the port explosion. 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. [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". "[71], Ronaldinho's second season did not begin on a high note, but he soon rediscovered his form and was arguably Milan's best player of the season. "[290], "Ronaldinho Gacho" redirects here. Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001 appearing as a substitute in a 1-1 draw withAuxerre. Just 5 to his name . [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. David Goldblatt (2009). 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. [159] Ronaldinho started in what was his 100th cap (including non-official matches), and had a chance to score from the penalty kick, but his shot was saved by Joe Hart. 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. Retrieved 8 May 2014. [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. Lionel Messi is an iconic wearer of Barcelona's No.10 jersey (Image:. [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. [55] Ronaldinho scored a decisive goal in the second leg, going past three Chelsea defenders on the edge of the penalty area before beating the goalkeeper, sealing Barcelona's qualification to the next round. [12] Many of his signature moves originate from futsal, especially his ball control. "[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. One week after the conclusion of the Copa Amrica, he was called up for the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, in which he scored in every match except the final, including a hat-trick in an 82 semi-final rout of Saudi Arabia. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. [161] However, Ronaldinho was not selected for the national team for the 2013 Confederations Cup and he was also omitted from Scolari's 2014 World Cup finals squad. Robson, 2006. Though his performances in his second season with the club were underwhelming compared to his first, Ronaldinho performed admirably with the club. Ronaldinho's 30-yard kick that ended inside the net remains one of the greatest highlights of the game to-date. 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. 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[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. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. [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. [19] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party, which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. [26], In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a 5million transfer. It's true that the five years that the Brazilian spent at Camp Nou were the best of his career. As captain, he led his team to the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup title and was named man of the match in the final. [137], Ronaldinho's next international tournament was the 2003 Confederations Cup, in which he went scoreless as Brazil were eliminated in the group stage. [1][5] His mother, Miguelina Eli Assis dos Santos,[6] was a salesperson who studied to become a nurse. CR7 has the edge here. Ronaldinho spent five seasons with Barcelona between 2003-2008 and played a huge part in lifting the club to dominance between 2004-2006 when Barca won back-to-back La Liga titles and the . References Site Navigation FC Barcha Categories On 16 March 2002, he recorded a double in PSG's 31 victory against relegation strugglers Troyes. Jethro Soutar (2006). For much of that period, he was widely considered to be the best . Ronaldinho was right. [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. His first brace was in a 30 win over Sampdoria on 19 October. 2. His main playing position is as an attacking midfielder or forward. [213], In July 2019, 57 properties belonging to Ronaldinho along with his Brazilian and Spanish passports were confiscated because of unpaid taxes and fines. [113] Quertaro eventually advanced to the final after beating Pachuca on aggregate 22. [205] Ronaldinho also has over 50 million Instagram followers. [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. This is the fully-customizable long-sleeve home kit for FC Barcelona's 2007-2008 season. The five-star-skiller is one of the most desirable Icons in the game, so it's no surprise to see him on this list. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . 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. 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[134] With Brazil trailing after Michael Owen's 23-minute strike, Ronaldinho turned the game around. [123], Ronaldinho appeared at the closing ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 15 July, performing a few bars of the Russian folk song "Kalinka" (sung by opera singer Aida Garifullina) on an African drum. [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. 527 following. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". [59], "When you play with him and see what he does with a ball, nothing surprises me any more. [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]. bzk5439 on February 7, 2023. As of February 2023, Ronaldinho's net worth is roughly $90 million. The School of Football looks into the stories behind some of the strangest shirt numbers out there. The terms of the agreement include a guilty plea from the two brothers for entering Paraguay with fake passports and fines . 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[207] On 6 July 2018, Ronaldinho announced a partnership with company World Soccer Coin (WSC) to develop a new cryptocurrency, the Ronaldinho Soccer Coin, with WSC claiming that the profits of the coin will be used to football projects such as "Ronaldinho Digital Stadiums. [216], In March 2020, he was questioned by police in Paraguay after he was alleged to have used a fake passport to enter the country while coming for a charity event and book promotion,[217] with Ronaldinho and his brother both being held in custody in the country. ", "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. In the following match, against Siena on 17 January, Ronaldinho scored his first hat-trick for Milan when he converted a penalty kick, scored with a header from a corner and finished with a strike into the top right corner from 20 yards out. "[41] He scored his first competitive goal in La Liga on 3 September 2003 against Sevilla at 1.30 a.m. local time, in a match that kicked off at five minutes past midnight. What my number means: Ronaldinho 55,171 views May 6, 2014 479 Dislike Share Save FIFA 12.4M subscribers Brazil icon Ronaldinho explains how he ended up with a rather unusual number at. He scored his first goal for the club on 13 October in a 22 draw against Lyon, converting the equalizing penalty in the 79th minute after having come on ten minutes prior. 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. Robson, 2006. [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. [221][222][223], Ronaldinho made 853 appearances and scored 328 goals for club and country combined, with a goalscoring average of 0.38. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". After debuting with the Seleo by winning the 1999 Copa Amrica, he was an integral part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning team, starring alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo in an attacking trio, and was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. The Brazilian took 5 minutes in doing act of presence in the lawn of the Cupra Sand and with his familiar '10' to the back, the ex footballer of the FC Barcelona and Paris Saint . "[46], Ronaldinho won his first league title in 200405, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year on 20 December 2004. It was in their new home where his father hit his head and drowned in the swimming pool when Ronaldo was eight. His talent though has never been in question. [104][105] Ronaldinho made his debut for Quertaro in a 10 loss to Tigres UANL where he missed a penalty kick. 342,187 talking about this. [29], Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 11 draw with Auxerre. [14] Ronaldinho was identified as a rising star at the 1997 U-17 World Championship in Egypt, in which he scored two goals on penalty kicks. (: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira) (: Ronaldinho "") . Cristiano Ronaldo will never have 1 per cent of Ronaldinho natural talent, but CR7 achieved his full potential and made it last. He's an superb athlete. On 8 March 2005, Barcelona were eliminated from the latter competition by Chelsea in the first knockout round, losing 54 over two legs. [150] Ronaldinho captained the team, and he scored his only two goals in a 50 victory over New Zealand before Brazil were beaten by Argentina in the semi-final. Stats of Ronaldinho Gacho . [169][170] While he is naturally rightfooted, during his time at Barcelona, Ronaldinho was also used as an inverted winger on the left flank at times by manager Frank Rijkaard, while the leftfooted Messi was deployed on the right; this position allowed him to take on defenders on the outside and cross the ball, or cut inside and shoot on goal with his stronger foot. At number ten is the Barcelona and Brazil wizard Prime Icon Ronaldinho. [74] In preparation for the 2010 Joan Gamper Trophy, Ronaldinho sent an open letter to the fans and players of Barcelona, stating that his best years had been the five he spent in the Catalan club. [47] His domination as the world's best footballer was undisputed as he also won the prestigious Ballon d'Or for the only time in his career. For the comic strip based on him, see. FC Barcelona have announced the signing of club legend Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes. I had an ovation at the Bernabu and now here. An announcement was made on Thursday morning, exactly two weeks since the 17-year-old made his debut in. Ronaldinho finished with a pair of goals and two assists in what would be his last match as a Barcelona player. "[208][209], On 25 October 2020, Ronaldinho announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was asymptomatic and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte. Don't be fooled by the name Ronaldo, this isn't the famous Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo, but rather the famous Brazilian player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. [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. Ronaldinho is estimated to have a net worth of between 80 million and 100 million ($100m - $125m). RONALDINHO GAUCHO ronaldo de assis moreira. "[83] On 16 February, Ronaldinho played against Manchester United in the Champions League. place of birth. In the eyes of many, Ronaldinho peaked at Barcelona before steadily going downhill after leaving, but that's not entirely accurate. Instead, he decided to wear the 80 shirt as a homage to the year he was born. A Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho has an outstanding net worth of $90 million. [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. [168][169] Throughout his career, he was often deployed as a winger, although he usually played as a classic number 10 in an attacking midfielder role. However, he recently gave fans a sneak peek of his former self after he made a return to the pitch. Jethro Soutar (2006). With his smile of always and putting the bracelet of captain to the ingresar to the party, like this has been the historical debut of Ronaldinho in the Kings League. In his second season with Barcelona, he won his first FIFA World Player of the Year award as Barcelona won the 200405 La Liga title. Ronaldinho won the Bola de Ouro award, selected as the best player in the league.[96]. On 27 July 2011, Ronaldinho scored a hat-trick in Flamengo's 54 away win against rivals Santos, after being 30 down inside the first 30 minutes. He is a rare case of an assist man who can provide the ball from anywhere. [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. Email id: NA 8. He was number 1. He scored a 93rd-minute match-winner against Braga in the UEFA Cup group stage on 6 November. He will leave a rather forlorn figure. [64], The next day, Ronaldinho finished third in the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year, behind 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro and Zinedine Zidane. He then returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo in 2011 and Atltico . [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. Unlike. [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. Still, Roberto's career was ultimately cut short by injury. [169][175][176] Although he was primarily known for his ability to bend the ball from set pieces,[177] he was also capable of striking the ball with power underneath the wall, and also occasionally used the knuckleball technique, which was popularised by his compatriot Juninho Pernambucano. Following the season, Ronaldinho declared he wanted to leave the club after the capital club failed to qualify for any European competition. That same day, Ronaldinho, joined by Adriano, returned to the city of Barcelona and held a party at his home, which was continued into the early morning hours at a nightclub. Ronaldinho made club 529 appearances over his 17-year playing career, turning out for a host of top European football clubs, including Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. Pgina oficial do jogador Ronaldinho Gacho. 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. Lionel Messi Says Ronaldinho Gave Him The Barcelona Number Ten December 24, 2015 04:13 Ronaldinho joined Barcelona in 2003 and inherited the iconic number from Argentine midfielder Juan. [38][39], The club where he would spend his peak years and the basis of his global fame,[40] Ronaldinho made his Barcelona debut in a friendly against Juventus at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on 27 July, with coach Frank Rijkaard stating post match, "He has something special every time he touches the ball. [100], After becoming a free agent, Ronaldinho was offered contracts from English Conference South club Basingstoke Town and newly formed Indian Super League franchise Chennai Titans through their co-owner Prashant Agarwal,[101][102][103] but eventually signed a two-year contract with Mexican club Quertaro on 5 September 2014. 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. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. 145. number of points/goals/set scored. One of these days, he will make the ball talk. How would Ronaldinho react? After winning their group convincingly, Barcelona faced Chelsea in the round of 16 for a rematch of the previous year. . 4. 'Quadraginta novem' means forty-nine in Latin, the number of Ronaldinho's jersey at Atltico Mineiro, his former team in Brazil. Ronaldinho called time on his illustrious football career more than seven years ago. [36], Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated, "I said we would lead Bara to the forefront of the footballing world, and for that to occur we had to sign one of these three players, David Beckham, Thierry Henry or Ronaldinho". [202] Ronaldinho has had an official role with UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, since February 2006. "For me, Ronaldo (Nazrio) changed football. [129] Ronaldinho appeared four times and scored only one goal, which came in the quarter-final defeat by Cameroon.[129]. [70] Having been a model professional and devoted himself to training during his hugely successful first three seasons at Barcelona, Ronaldinho's partying lifestyle and lack of dedication to training saw his physical condition decline, with many at the club believing he was already below his prime. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. "Football's Greatest 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. Radnedge, Keir, "The priceless prince of Barcelona". The Brazilian was the catalyst for the return of the good times to FC . The Brazil icon had spent 32. Ronaldinho Phone Number is +55 11950105034. It started a revolution at the club as Lionel Messi proved to be a one man army for the club. 3x Domestic League Champion. Here is an attempt to rank Brazil's. After Pel's disappointment in the 1966 World Cup, he fought like a lion to get himself in good shape for 1970. [109] All of the spectators, mostly consisting of Amrica supporters, gave a standing ovation to Ronaldinho after his goals had brought him to tears. Instagram oficial de Ronaldinho Gacho. PHOTOGRAPHERS COLLECTIONS. 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. [117] Fluminense sporting director Mario Bittencourt stated, "Ronaldinho asked us for a meeting. The rest is history. For his performance, Ronaldinho was given a standing ovation by the Parisian supporters. Milan ended up losing the game 32, with a goal from Paul Scholes and two goals from Wayne Rooney. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005. [112] On 17 May 2015, Quertaro progressed to the semi-finals after defeating Veracruz 43 aggregate. More Player Info. Segue a @tropadobruxo_ . Ronaldinho joined Barca as a toothy-grinned wizard who had the club under his spell for three glorious seasons. Ronaldinho was an attacking midfielder and forward who spent his youth career with Gremio. Both ties were determined in Atltico's favour after penalty shootouts. D Kindersley Ltd. Jethro Soutar (2006). [61] Post match he told reporters that the latter was a goal he had dreamed of scoring since he was a boy. [194] Referring to Ronaldinho as "Brazil's childlike genius who never grew up", Tim Vickery writes that it was the sudden death of his father at such a young age that may have seen Ronaldinho stop making the sacrifices needed to remain at the summit of the sport, with the attitude of "life is short and can end unexpectedlyso enjoy it while you can.
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