Ronaldinho is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who rose to fame after debuting for the Brazilian national team in 1999. He was named the 2004-05 FIFA World Player of the Year after playing for FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2008. Born on March 21, 1980 in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil, Ronaldinho has become one of the most successful and recognizable footballers in the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $90 million (2024)
About
Attacking midfielder who became a star for the Brazilian national team after debuting in 1999. He played for FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2008 and was named the 2004-05 FIFA World Player of the Year.
Before Fame
He was nicknamed El Gaucho at the age of 8 because he was smaller than most of his peers. When he was 13, he scored 23 goals in a 23-0 match.
Trivia
In 2005, he received international honors during the FIFA Confederations Cup and was also awarded with the Ballon d'Or.
Family Life
He became a father on February 25, 2005 when Brazilian Dancer Janaina Mendes gave birth to their son. He named the child Joao after his late father.
Associated With
Soccer legend Pele included him on the FIFA 100 list, a compilation of the world's greatest players.