Ronaldinho and his brother faced up to five years in jail if convicted. p. 123. [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. p. 81. ", Barcelona teammate Eiur Gujohnsen on Ronaldinho, December 2006. [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. 1 reference. Earlier that year, Ronaldinho led Brazil to win the Pre-Olympic Tournament, scoring nine goals in seven matches. [154] Critics claimed that the exclusion of players such as Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato, Adriano and Ronaldo signaled a move away from the classic Brazilian attacking "Joga Bonito" style of play. 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. For much of that period, he was widely considered to be the best . 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. The Brazilian legend Tosto claimed: "Ronaldinho has the dribbling skills of Rivelino, the vision of Grson, the spirit and happiness of Garrincha, the pace, skill and power of Jairzinho and Ronaldo, the technical ability of Zico and the creativity of Romrio." ", "Laporta: Ronaldinho needs to leave Nou Camp", "Ronaldinho: Neymar destined for the top", "Man City offer Ronaldinho 200,000 a week to join", "Ronaldinho Snubs Man City for A.C. 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Milan and Real Madrid midfielder announces retirement", "Hollywood star Will Smith brings down curtain on Russia World Cup", "FIFA U-17 World Championship Egypt 1997", "XIX Sudamericano Juvenil 1999 (Argentina)", "FIFA World Youth Championship Nigeria 1999", "Ronaldo's redemption: recalling the Brazil striker's World Cup fairytale 15 years on", "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan - Report and Statistics", Ronaldinho's 40 yard free kick goal in quarter-final against England at 2002 FIFA World Cup, Brazil victory harms Copa America credibility, "BRAARG (Match 16), Anheuser Busch Man of the Match: Ronaldinho (BRA)", "Kaka's spectacular run with Milan and Brazil overshadowed by his successors", "The brilliant Ronaldinho has retired, but his legacy is full of 'what if? The legendary Barcelona forward was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League. [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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldinho won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. bzk5439 on February 7, 2023. [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. [51], By the end of the year 2005, Ronaldinho had started to accumulate a host of personal awards. place of birth. In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Assis and the second or paternal family name is Moreira. It took very little time for the Barcelona hierarchy to recognise the talent of the seven time Ballon d'Or winner and he followed the footsteps of the great Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho as he wore the number 10 jersey. The first goal was a free kick, which curled past numerous Marseille players in the 18-yard box before sailing past goalkeeper Vedran Runje. [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. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005. And he's a powerful player as well, so it's difficult to stop him."[172]. Not too long ago, news broke in Spain that football superstar and Brazil legend Ronaldinho was in debt to the tune of 1.75 million. [54][195] One of the world's highest paid players, in 2006 he earned over $19million from endorsements. [9][172] With his pace, acceleration, athleticism, balance, ball control, and dribbling ability, he was capable of beating players when undertaking individual runs, often using an array of tricks and feints to get past opponents in one on one situations, including step overs and nutmegs. 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 . Robson, 2006. The 18-year-old Mendes signed a contract on Thursday to join Barcelona's youth academy, with the young forward hoping to make the grade. 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. [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. He's 100% talent. [19] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party, which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. [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. "[114], On 11 July 2015, Ronaldinho announced his return to Brazil and signed an 18-month contract with Fluminense,[115] but on 28 September, Ronaldinho reached a mutual agreement with the club to terminate the deal. Milan ended up losing the game 32, with a goal from Paul Scholes and two goals from Wayne Rooney. After scoring his first goal in the 22nd minute, Ronaldinho capped the game in the 81st minute, accurately chipping the ball at the 18-yard box over the head of goalkeeper Ulrich Ram, despite Ram being in a favorable position. Brazil finished with the bronze medal after defeating Belgium 30 in the third-place match. He then had solid performances in back to back friendlies against Argentina in the same month. [155], In September 2011, Ronaldinho made his return to the national team under coach Mano Menezes in a friendly against Ghana at Fulham's Craven Cottage,[156] playing the full 90 minutes in a 10 win for Brazil. After he sealed the match with his second goal, Madrid fans paid homage to his performance by applauding, so rare a tribute only Diego Maradona had ever been granted previously as a Barcelona player at the Santiago Bernabu Stadium. 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. [47] His captain at Barcelona, Carles Puyol, stated, "The greatest compliment I could give him is that he's given Barcelona our spirit back. 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. [59], "When you play with him and see what he does with a ball, nothing surprises me any more. Tim Vickery on Ronaldinho being six years past his prime, and being mobbed by opposition players at the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup. I'm relaxed. imported from Wikimedia project. [107] On 30 October 2014, he scored a free kick against Atlas during an away match at the Estadio Jalisco. He recorded impressive goals against Monaco, Rennes, Lens and Lorient. At age 20, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France before signing for Barcelona in 2003. [113] Quertaro eventually advanced to the final after beating Pachuca on aggregate 22. First he appeared in the South American Youth Championship, where he scored three goals in nine appearances and helped the U20s to reach third place. He expressed solidarity with Azerbaijani people. For his performance, Ronaldinho was given a standing ovation by the Parisian supporters. [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. [84] The Estado De So Paulo newspaper declared, "Ronaldinho revives his golden years. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. [89], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Flamengo in the 32 victory against Boavista on 6 February 2011. The Brazilian football star, twice the world player of the year, chose this number beacause it corresponds with his birth year 1980. Borges de Medeiros, 2500/2007 Porto Alegre 90150-101 Brazil. "[290], "Ronaldinho Gacho" redirects here. Jethro Soutar (2006). He is best noted for his overhead kicks, free kicks pass, and dribbling. The rest is history. 3x Domestic League Champion. I'll never speak about whether or not he is retiring. [128], In 2000, Ronaldinho participated in the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, with the U23 national team. Ronaldinho. Three years later, in 2008, he was gone and Messi was handed the No.10 shirt. [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. The Brazilian star will play for Porcinos FC, Ibai Llanos' side. [206], On 2 February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for the club at institutional events. PHOTOGRAPHERS COLLECTIONS. The most recent winner was Real Madrid's Karim Benzemais in 2022. "[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. The goal gave Flamengo its 19th Taa Guanabara title, which earned the Campeonato Carioca title two months later, as the team also won the Taa Rio. There have been some whacky shirt numbers in football. [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. [197], Ronaldinho has featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series, appearing on the cover of FIFA Football 2004, FIFA Street, FIFA 06, FIFA 07, FIFA Street 3, FIFA 08 and FIFA 09. Should we be grateful for what he gave us or angry that it ended so soon? 145. number of points/goals/set scored. [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. Although six years past his best, Ronaldinho's displays saw him voted the 2013 South American Footballer of the Year. [78][79][80][81] With the number 10 already occupied by teammate Clarence Seedorf, he selected 80 as his jersey number. Position: FW-MF (AM) 181cm , 79kg (5-11, 174lb) Born: March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil br. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . Jethro Soutar (2006). References Site Navigation FC Barcha Categories [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. "[9], Ronaldinho has had endorsements with many companies, including Nike, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, EA Sports and Danone. [54] He has appeared in Nike commercials, including the 2002 "Secret Tournament" commercial (branded "Scorpion KO") directed by Terry Gilliam. [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. [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. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. [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. His physical condition has always been very precarious. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . If you are looking for another way to test your knowledge, check out our Pele quiz. "[191] Another one of his former Barcelona teammate, Henrik Larsson, echoed this view. Also that year, Ronaldinho was voted the FIFA World Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. Ronaldinho is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team. Human highlight reel Ronaldinho was more talented than both", "Why Ronaldinho football's great libertine should be considered the best player ever over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo", "Ronaldinho: One of the greatest entertainers of all time", "Ronaldinho, sei un "trecante" Praticamente un nove e mezzo", "Ronaldinho deserves FIFA player of the year", "Ronaldinho the boy genius grows into a full-scale marvel", "Bruised Feelings and a Shaky Knee for F.C. This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. 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. It was first awarded in 1956. [125], 1999 was a busy year for Ronaldinho in terms of international play. The School of Football looks into the stories behind some of the strangest shirt numbers out there. This is the fully-customizable long-sleeve home kit for FC Barcelona's 2007-2008 season. Last week, following his lawyers' fourth request, a Paraguayan judge finally decided to release him from jail into house arrest after he and his. They transformed themselves in adversity. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 3:29 PM by Fred Kennedy. [219] On 24 August 2020, Ronaldinho and his brother were released from Paraguayan prison after their judge agreed to a plea deal with fines of US$90,000 and US$110,000 for the brothers, respectively. [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. [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. Even at his time, this sum was as impressive as it is now. Instagram oficial de Ronaldinho Gacho. [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. 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. 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. If you are wondering why, it was because he was born in 1980. He won the inaugural FIFPro World Player of the Year in September 2005, in addition to being included in the 2005 FIFPro World XI, and being named the 2005 European Footballer of the Year.