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With his trademark goal celebration and broad smile, Ronaldinho joined Barça at the age of 23 in the summer of 2003.
- Who Is Ronaldinho?
- Early Life
- Professional Career
- Personal Life and Legacy
Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho came from a family of soccer players to reach the pinnacle of success in the sport. After a celebrated youth career, Ronaldinho became a key member of the Brazilian team that won the 2002 World Cup. He has played for clubs in Brazil, France, Spain and Italy, and has twice been named FIFA World Player of the Year.
Ronaldinho was born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. His father, João Moreira, was a former professional soccer player who also worked as a welder in a shipyard, and his mother, Miguelina de Assis, was a cosmetics saleswoman who later became a nurse. Ronaldinho's older brother, Roberto Assis, was also a professio...
Ronaldinho made his senior debut for Grêmio in the 1998 Copa Libertadores tournament. The next year, he was invited to join the senior Brazilian national team to compete in the Confederations Cup in Mexico. Brazil turned in a second-place finish, and Ronaldinho won the Golden Ball Award as the tournament's best player as well as the Golden Boot Awa...
In 2005, Ronaldinho and Brazilian dancer Janaína Mendes had a son, named João, after Ronaldinho's late father. The Brazilian superstar remains close to his family, with brother Roberto serving as his agent and sister Deisy acting as his press coordinator. An absolute wizard with a soccer ball, Ronaldinho is considered by many to be the greatest pla...
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. [78] Ronaldinho joined Barca as a toothy-grinned wizard who had the club under his spell for three glorious seasons.
Loading... Full name: Ronaldo de Assís Moreira Date of birth/Age: Mar 21, 1980 (44) Place of birth: Porto Alegre Height: 1,82 m Citizenship: Brazil. Spain Position: Attack - Left Winger Foot: right Current club: Retired Joined: Jan 16, 2018 Contract expires: - Outfitter: Nike Social-Media: Further information.
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Ronaldo de Assís Moreira ‘Ronaldinho’. The Brazilian striker (Porto Alegre,1980) joined the Club in 2003 and changed its history forever. In his five seasons at the club he became one its ...
Feb 21, 2013 · 21 Feb 13. Ronaldinho played for FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2008. The Brazilian led the Rijkaard’s team for five seasons with imaginative and stunning football. Ronaldinho scored 110 goals in 250 ...
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Jul 20, 2023 · Emile Avanessian. - July 20, 2023. Share this: It’s been two decades since Ronaldinho officially signed with FC Barcelona, forever changing the fortunes of a then-struggling club. We revisit his immeasurable impact on the club both in the moment, and still today.
