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. [33], Ronaldinho was also influential in the 200102 Coupe de la Ligue, helping PSG reach the semi-finals where they were eliminated by Bordeaux. He will leave a rather forlorn figure. 6. He made his senior side debut during the 1998 Copa Libertadores. 7. New Numbers are. The Brazil icon turned out for Porcinos FC on Sunday (February 26) at the age of 42. "[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. Pgina oficial do jogador Ronaldinho Gacho. 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. Ronaldinho is $90 million rich because of football. 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. Though his performances in his second season with the club were underwhelming compared to his first, Ronaldinho performed admirably with the club. Instead, he decided to wear the 80 shirt as a homage to the year he was born. It's true that the five years that the Brazilian spent at Camp Nou were the best of his career. p. 123. That has completely transformed since the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti as manager and now, the Brazilian is one of Real Madrid's most reliable sources of goals and assists. 10 to Prisoner No. 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 . [120], From September to early October 2017, Ronaldinho joined the Delhi Dragons from Delhi in the Premier Futsal League. 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. Date of birth/Age: Sep 22, 1976 (46) Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro Citizenship: Brazil Height: 1,83 m Position: Centre-Forward Former International: Brazil Caps/Goals: 99 / 62 Currently working as: President Club: Real Valladolid Profile Stats Market value Transfers Rumours National team News Achievements Career Squad number history 'Quadraginta novem' means forty-nine in Latin, the number of Ronaldinho's jersey at Atltico Mineiro, his former team in Brazil. 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[89], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Flamengo in the 32 victory against Boavista on 6 February 2011. [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. Radnedge, Keir, "The priceless prince of Barcelona". 2 references. [44] He was named in the six man shortlist for the 2006 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, and was selected in the FIFA World XI. "[110][111], Ronaldinho scored two penalties in consecutive matches, the second giving Quertaro the classification to the Liga MX playoffs. Ronaldinho was an attacking midfielder and forward who spent his youth career with Gremio. After scoring two spectacular solo goals in the first 200506 El Clsico, Ronaldinho became the second Barcelona player, after Diego Maradona in 1983, to receive a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabu. [119] He was replaced by Cafu. It was in their new home where his father hit his head and drowned in the swimming pool when Ronaldo was eight. But let me stop you right there. He played no part in the games but had Ronaldo on the back of his shirt with Ronaldo. ", On 1 May 2005, Ronaldinho made the assist for Lionel Messi's first goal for Barcelona, executing a scooped pass over the Albacete defence for Messi to finish. 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. 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. His 200708 campaign as a whole, however, was plagued by injuries, and a muscle tear in his right leg on 3 April prematurely ended his season. [88] During the transfer saga, many reports had linked the former World Player of the Year to joining different clubs, such as LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, Blackburn Rovers of the Premier League, and Brazilian clubs Corinthians and Palmeiras. Robson, 2006. For the comic strip based on him, see. 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. [29], Ronaldinho made his league debut for the club on 4 August 2001, appearing as a substitute in a 11 draw with Auxerre. 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. He is the only player ever to have won a World Cup, a Copa Amrica, a Confederations Cup, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores and a Ballon d'Or. However, we will update this page once we have the exact number. 194", "Which team has played the most times in a month? The combined efforts of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Rivalvo made it possible for Brazil to win the cup. This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. [67] Although Ronaldinho scored his career-best 21 league goals, the team lost the title to Real with a worse head-to-head record, as both teams finished the season with the same number of points. Ronaldinho Gacho - Squad number history | Transfermarkt Ronaldinho Gacho 2 1 1 1 1 Retired Last club: Fluminense Most games for: Barcelona Retired since: Jan 16, 2018 Getty Images + Date of birth/Age: Mar 21, 1980 (42) Place of birth: Porto Alegre Citizenship: Brazil Height: 1,79 m Position: Attacking Midfield Former International: Brazil Above all he had one, very special ability: he made you smile. 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 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. When he joined the club Ronaldinho couldn't have his favoured number 10 shirt because it was in the possession of . 1 reference. [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. He made his opponents look like children". Ronaldinho wore #80 while playing for AC Milan. The Brazil icon had spent 32. 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[76], In July 2008, Ronaldinho turned down a 25.5million offer from Manchester City of the Premier League, with purported wages of 200,000 per week on offer,[77] to join Italian Serie A giants AC Milan on a three-year contract thought to be worth around 5.1million (6.5million) a year, for 22.05 million plus 1.05 million bonus each season (24.15 million in 2010). 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. More Player Info. He is best noted for his overhead kicks, free kicks pass, and dribbling. [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. "[9], On 24 March 2007, Ronaldinho scored twice in a 40 win over Chile, which marked his first goal since the 2005 Confederations Cup final and thus ended a scoreless streak that lasted nearly two years. 21.5M Followers. 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. "For me, Ronaldo (Nazrio) changed football. [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. Three years later, in 2008, he was gone and Messi was handed the No.10 shirt. In 2019, FourFourTwo described him as "possibly the best technician in the history of football in Brazil," placing him at number five in their list of "The 101 greatest football players of the last 25 years. Porto Alegre. 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. [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. He is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation. [153] At the tournament, Brazil was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-final. His physical condition has always been very precarious. [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. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005. [56] Two weeks earlier, Barcelona had clinched their second-straight La Liga title with a 10 win over Celta de Vigo, giving Ronaldinho his first career double. Delighted to have shared a pitch with him for 90 minutes, there is no doubt which way the Raja Casablanca players would cast their votes. 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. Following the season, Ronaldinho declared he wanted to leave the club after the capital club failed to qualify for any European competition. [31] After returning from the winter break, Ronaldinho went on a tear, scoring a goal in four consecutive matches to open the new campaign. Ronaldinho Phone Number is +55 11950105034. 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 . p. 129. 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. [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. Ronaldinho was released in August 2020 after a judge ordered him and his brother to pay a 153,000 fine between them, bringing to an end his five-month ordeal. [23], Despite repeated rifts with Fernndez, Ronaldinho returned to the team for the 200203 season, with the player switching to the number 10 shirt. [171][172][173] He was also capable of playing as a second striker. Ronaldinho was born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira in Porto Alegre, the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. [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". [30] Ronaldinho spent the majority of the first few months of the 200102 season alternated between the bench and starter's role. However, his wealth is increasingly unclear as he contends. Here is an attempt to rank Brazil's. "Barcelona: Football's Greatest" (2013). Sports, Fitness & Recreation Rio de Janeiro, Brasil nooke.ag Born March 21 Joined April 2009. [19] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party, which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. Ronaldinho is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team. "[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. 4. 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. 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. "Football's Greatest Rivelino". [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. Even at his time, this sum was as impressive as it is now. For his performance, Ronaldinho was given a standing ovation by the Parisian supporters. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . [162], Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest and most skilful players of all time. Before the winter break, he made 16 appearances, scored one goal, and made several assists. [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. [196] Having endorsed Pepsi for much of his career and appeared in commercials with David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho signed a deal with Coca-Cola in 2011, however this was terminated in July 2012 after he was caught drinking Pepsi in a news conference. This aggravated the hard feelings of many Brazilian fans, who believed that they were betrayed by the lack of effort from the squad. [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. number of matches played/races/starts. [71] Ronaldinho finished the 200809 season at Milan with 10 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. [129] Ronaldinho appeared four times and scored only one goal, which came in the quarter-final defeat by Cameroon.[129]. [211] In late July 2021, he went to Beirut, Lebanon, to lay a wreath in honor of victims of the port explosion. He also captained the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal in men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics. . Ronaldinho. 10) Which Club did Ronaldinho score the most league goals with? Twitter oficial do jogador Ronaldinho Gacho. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. When will he play? [4] A global icon of the sport, Ronaldinho was renowned for his technical skills, creativity, dribbling ability and accuracy from free-kicks, his use of tricks, feints, no-look passes and overhead kicks, as well as his ability to score and create goals, all prominent characteristics of his early-age background playing futsal. [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. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. Robson, 2006. Ronaldinho's 30-yard kick that ended inside the net remains one of the greatest highlights of the game to-date. The Brazilian football star, twice the world player of the year, chose this number beacause it corresponds with his birth year 1980. Lecks stars in this week's A-Leagues #AllAccess Episode 16 | The Way It Is. [21], "I've worked with some great players in my time and all at a very interesting period in their careers, nineteen to twenty years old. p. 81. [10] He developed an interest in futsal and beach football, which later expanded to organized football. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. [141] Brazil endured a disappointing campaign that culminated in a 10 loss to France in the quarter-finals, during which the Seleo had only one shot on goal.[142]. [224], In 2012, two Brazilian entomologists named a new species of bee, from Brazil, Eulaema quadragintanovem, stating that "the specific epithet honors the Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, famous worldwide as 'Ronaldinho' and in Brazil as 'Ronaldinho Gacho'. 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. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. He converted a penalty kick in a 32 semi-final win against host Germany and was named Man of the Match in a 41 victory over archrival Argentina in the final on 29 June. English Wikipedia. [121], On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho confirmed his retirement from football through his brother/agent: "He has stopped, it is ended. Milan ended up losing the game 32, with a goal from Paul Scholes and two goals from Wayne Rooney. [27], Ronaldinho was also praised for his performance in the Coupe de France when he scored both goals in the club's 20 win over Bordeaux in the semi-finals, which inserted PSG into the final. "[46], Ronaldinho won his first league title in 200405, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year on 20 December 2004. Ronaldinho net worth: Ronaldinho is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) player who has a net worth of $90 million. Ronaldinho went on to score 94 goals in 207 games for Barca, helping them win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League. [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. His talent though has never been in question. [145] Displaying a passivity to Brazil's poor showing, the 2006 World Cup is now seen as the turning point in Ronaldinho's career, with his time at the summit of the game almost up. [135] Then, in the 50th minute, Ronaldinho took a free-kick from 40 yards out which curled into the top left corner of the net, completely surprising England's goalkeeper David Seaman, giving Brazil a 21 lead. [99] After winning the 2014 Recopa Sudamericana, Ronaldinho left the club in July, reaching an agreement to cancel his contract by mutual consent. In the second match, Ronaldinho scored a free kick with the help of the opponent's goalkeeper who made contact with the ball. Renowned for . At number ten is the Barcelona and Brazil wizard Prime Icon Ronaldinho. [82], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Milan in a 10 derby victory over Inter Milan on 28 September. Borges de Medeiros, 2500/2007 Porto Alegre 90150-101 Brazil. 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. He and several Brazil players celebrated the win by partying through the night at a posh Rio de Janeiro nightclub. [131] The World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan, and Ronaldinho appeared in five matches during the tournament and scored two goals, as well as contributing with three assists. Players with the same number of World Cup apps as Mat Leckie: Baresi Lampard Figo Ronaldinho = most ever for the @Socceroos with @MatyRyan. [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. [8] After Ronaldo's older brother Roberto signed with Grmio, the family moved to a home in the more affluent Guaruj section of Porto Alegre, which was a gift from Grmio to convince Roberto to stay at the club. [132] His first goal came in the group stage match against China PR, which Brazil won 40. Ronaldinho Gaucho was born on March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 145. number of points/goals/set scored. [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. The legendary Barcelona forward was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League. 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". In the return match, he again scored in PSG's 30 victory at the Stade Vlodrome, running half the length of the field before flicking the ball over the goalkeeper. [221][222][223], Ronaldinho made 853 appearances and scored 328 goals for club and country combined, with a goalscoring average of 0.38. [195] At the beginning of his career Ronaldinho signed a lucrative 10-year deal with sportswear company Nike (wearing Nike Tiempo R10 boots designed for him). [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. Check out our ronaldinho jersey selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our t-shirts shops. On the eve of the final, Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho warmed up in the Yokohama Stadium by merrily trying to out-wizard each other in the Japanese drizzle. Admittedly he did this from a Paraguayan jail, but such details are. [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. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. 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. [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. [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. [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. Fan Mail Address: Ronaldinho Gaucho Nooke Av. [144] The statue had been erected in 2004 to celebrate his first FIFA World Player of the Year award. The career of Ronaldinho poses a stark question. 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. If you are looking for another way to test your knowledge, check out our Pele quiz. [24] Ronaldinho achieved further success with Grmio, winning the inaugural Copa Sul. I had an ovation at the Bernabu and now here. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 3:29 PM by Fred Kennedy. He recorded impressive goals against Monaco, Rennes, Lens and Lorient. Ronaldinho won the Bola de Ouro award, selected as the best player in the league.[96]. Ronaldinho. Although six years past his best, Ronaldinho's displays saw him voted the 2013 South American Footballer of the Year. [163][164][165][166][167] Due to his ability to score and create goals, he was capable of playing in several offensive positions, on either wing or in a free central role. Pitch International LLP. Ronaldinho scored four goals and assisted on eight occasions during Atltico's dramatic title run,[97] which included consecutive comebacks from 02 first leg defeats in both the semi-finals against Argentine club Newell's Old Boys and the finals against Club Olimpia from Paraguay.
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