[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'. [71] Ronaldinho finished the 200809 season at Milan with 10 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. [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). [206], On 2 February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for the club at institutional events. 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 [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. Here is an attempt to rank Brazil's. [133], The most memorable match in Ronaldinho's World Cup career took place in the quarter-final against England on 21 June. [92], Ronaldinho made a move to Atltico Mineiro on 4 June 2012 in a six-month contract, just four days after leaving Flamengo. [211] In late July 2021, he went to Beirut, Lebanon, to lay a wreath in honor of victims of the port explosion. [83], On 10 January 2010, Ronaldinho scored two goals against Juventus in an away match, sealing a 30 victory for Milan. 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. Above all he had one, very special ability: he made you smile. Robson, 2006. ", Ronaldinho's career began with the Grmio youth squad. [212], In fiction, Ronaldinho features as a character in Rupert Thomson's 2021 novel Barcelona Dreaming. How do you go from $90million and being one of football's most legendary players.. To $7.. And behind bars of South America's most dangerous prison.. Well th. After a good start to the season, Ronaldinho struggled with fitness, and was often played from the bench to end a disappointing first season for Milan. 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." [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. [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. Website URL: NA 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. [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. [31] After returning from the winter break, Ronaldinho went on a tear, scoring a goal in four consecutive matches to open the new campaign. [85], Ronaldinho finished the season as the assists leader of Serie A. [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. Let's do something pretty big and nice after the Russia World Cup, probably in August. [128], In 2000, Ronaldinho participated in the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, with the U23 national team. Russian Wikipedia. It's not in everybody's forte to excel as the Brazilian did. [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. ", "Ranking the 16 Greatest Free-Kick Takers of All Time", "Messi and the other best freekick takers in football history", "Dead Ball Genius: How Messi Learned From Maradona, Ronaldinho And Deco To Become The Game's Greatest Free-Kick Taker", "Chelsea discover why Ronaldinho is Barcelona's pearl beyond price", "Ibrahimovic: Ronaldo was better than Ronaldinho and Cristiano", "Willian: Messi is very good, but Ronaldinho was the best of them all", "Ranked! [214] The judge ultimately decided to reduce the fine from R$8.5 million to R$6 million for building a fishing platform on Guaba River in a 'heritage-protected' area. His lifestyle eventually caught up with him, as the game grew more physically demanding. 2013 South American Footballer of the Year. 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. In total, Ronaldinho was in prison for 32 days. From Zamorano and his famous 1+8, to Ronaldinho with the number 80. Brazil went on to win the match with a goal from Marcelo. Ronaldinho chose the number 49 as an homage to his mother, born in 1949. [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. Ronaldinho Gaucho was born on March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. [118] After two games, he left India to be an ambassador of the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. [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. [127], On 26 June, three days before the start of the 1999 Copa Amrica, he earned his first cap for Brazil in a 30 win over Latvia, and he scored one goal during Brazil's victorious Copa Amrica campaign. [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. Ronaldinho net worth: Ronaldinho is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) player who has a net worth of $90 million. What is Ronaldinho's net worth? [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. Position: FW-MF (AM) 181cm , 79kg (5-11, 174lb) Born: March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil br. It was first awarded in 1956. [47] He became only the third player to win the award more than once, after three-time winners Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane. Milan ended up losing the game 32, with a goal from Paul Scholes and two goals from Wayne Rooney. [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. When he joined the club Ronaldinho couldn't have his favoured number 10 shirt because it was in the possession of . Instead, he decided to wear the 80 shirt as a homage to the year he was born. [108], On 18 April 2015, Ronaldinho scored twice against Liga MX title-holders Amrica in an away game at the Estadio Azteca, in which his team won 40. Admittedly he did this from a Paraguayan jail, but such details are. p. 172. number of matches played/races/starts. Cristiano Ronaldo will never have 1 per cent of Ronaldinho natural talent, but CR7 achieved his full potential and made it last. [174], Despite primarily being a creative player, who was renowned for his passing, vision, and playmaking ability, Ronaldinho was an accurate finisher with either foot, both from inside and outside the penalty area, as well as being a free-kick and penalty kick specialist. [139] Ronaldinho scored three goals in the tournament and is tied with Mexican forward Cuauhtmoc Blanco as the tournament's all-time scorer with nine goals. His first brace was in a 30 win over Sampdoria on 19 October. [82], Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Milan in a 10 derby victory over Inter Milan on 28 September. [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. Borges de Medeiros, 2500/2007 Porto Alegre 90150-101 Brazil. In the Olympics, however, Brazil were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Cameroon, who later won the gold medal. For much of that period, he was widely considered to be the best . 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. [157], Ronaldinho's good form continued in 2013, and in January he was unexpectedly called up by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari[158] for a friendly against England played on 6 February at Wembley Stadium as part of The Football Association (FA)'s 150th anniversary. Stats of Ronaldinho Gacho . But, with due respect to the others, Ronaldinho was a cut above the rest. ", Lionel Messi on the impact of Ronaldinho's arrival at Barcelona. References Site Navigation FC Barcha Categories Jethro Soutar (2006). [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. [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. Last week, following his lawyers' fourth request, a Paraguayan judge finally decided to release him from jail into house arrest after he and his. [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. The Portuguese famously adopted. He expressed solidarity with Azerbaijani people. 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. He scored 16 goals in eight games. He respectfully told us he didn't feel he was able to perform as good as he wanted and that it was a bad situation for him. 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. "Football's Greatest Rivelino". [35], "Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Bara. [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. "The Football Book". [7] His father, Joo de Assis Moreira, was a shipyard worker and a footballer for the local club Esporte Clube Cruzeiro (not to be confused with the larger Cruzeiro Esporte Clube). p. 169. [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. [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. [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. [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. [162], Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest and most skilful players of all time. Email id: NA 8. [18] He gained Spanish citizenship in 2007. Pitch International LLP. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. Jethro Soutar (2006). imported from Wikimedia project. [59], "When you play with him and see what he does with a ball, nothing surprises me any more. 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. On Ronaldinho's birthday. 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 . On 3 July, two days after Brazil's elimination, vandals immolated and destroyed a 23-foot (7.5-metre) tall fiberglass and resin statue of Ronaldinho in Chapec. Ronaldinho is estimated to have a net worth of between 80 million and 100 million ($100m - $125m). Ronaldinho. Just 5 to his name . 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 . [107] On 30 October 2014, he scored a free kick against Atlas during an away match at the Estadio Jalisco. This statistic shows which kit numbers the player already wore during international caps. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005. [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. They transformed themselves in adversity. "For me, Ronaldo (Nazrio) changed football. Ronaldinho finished with a pair of goals and two assists in what would be his last match as a Barcelona player. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". [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. 342,187 talking about this. He is just marvellous. Duas vezes eleito o melhor do mundo pela FIFA. [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. More Player Info. He played in the eighth round of the seven-a-side league founded last year by fellow Barcelona legend Pique, who enlisted a number of other football personalities and . 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. There have been some whacky shirt numbers in football. In Barcelona he wore shirt number 10, but that shirt is currently held by Dutch midfielder Clarence . 1 reference. Lavinho's links to dancing is reminiscent of the way many Brazilian players, including Neymar and Ronaldinho, celebrate their goals with some form of dancing; Lavinho's jersey number 87 seems to refer to the jersey number Ronaldinho wore at AC Milan, 80. [9] He renewed his contract with Atltico in January 2014. "[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. Robson, 2006. [134][136] Seven minutes later, however, he was controversially sent-off for a foul on England's defender Danny Mills. "Ronaldinho: Football's Flamboyant Maestro". [121], On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho confirmed his retirement from football through his brother/agent: "He has stopped, it is ended. Despite Ronaldinho's performances, the club finished in a disappointing 11th-placed position. [26], In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a 5million transfer. New Numbers are. [220] He attempted to appeal the detention order but was ordered to remain under house arrest with his brother. 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. 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. [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. 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 . After a 10 semi-final aggregate win over Milan, in which Ronaldinho assisted the series' only goal by Ludovic Giuly, Barcelona progressed to the Champions League Final, which they won on 17 May 2006 with a 21 beating of Arsenal. [199][200] A 2010 Nike commercial, Write the Future directed by Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu, features Ronaldinho executing a number of stepovers, which became a viral video re-enacted and shared millions of times. The legendary Barcelona forward was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League. [32] He scored his final league goal of the season in the club's 20 win over Metz on 27 April. Ronaldinho called time on his illustrious football career more than seven years ago. 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. [191] His compatriot Willian rated him as the greatest player of all time in 2019,[192] while Juninho described him as the most skilful player he had ever seen. In October, he performed well against Mexico in a friendly, scoring a free kick to equalize after Dani Alves was sent off. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. The following year, he was dropped from Brazil's 2004 Copa Amrica squad, as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira decided to rest his stars and used a largely reserve squad. AC Milan's new signing and superstar Ronaldinho will wear shirt number 80 at AC Milan, the club said on Monday. [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. [148], On 7 July 2008, Ronaldinho was named in Brazil's 2008 Summer Olympics squad as one of the overage players. 145. number of points/goals/set scored. "[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. 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. "[122] Such a celebration was supposed to take place three years after his last appearance for Fluminense, but has not materialized. [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. This was the second time in Ronaldinho's career he had received such an ovation from opposing fans (after Madrid fans had applauded his performance in a Barcelona shirt in 2005), and after the match, Ronaldinho stated in an interview, "It is an emotion to live more. [48], "It's like someone pressed pause and for three seconds all the players stopped and I'm the only one that moves. He's an superb athlete. Ronaldinho was the recipient of the Bronze Ball Award for the competition. [201], A wax sculpture of Ronaldinho was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong in December 2007. His talent though has never been in question. Coming to @keepupau, Thursday, 7:30pm AEDT. He played no part in the games but had Ronaldo on the back of his shirt with Ronaldo. After winning their group convincingly, Barcelona faced Chelsea in the round of 16 for a rematch of the previous year. I had an ovation at the Bernabu and now here. [51], By the end of the year 2005, Ronaldinho had started to accumulate a host of personal awards. [30] Ronaldinho spent the majority of the first few months of the 200102 season alternated between the bench and starter's role. [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. Sports, Fitness & Recreation Rio de Janeiro, Brasil nooke.ag Born March 21 Joined April 2009. Ronaldinho, whose last professional game came in 2015 for Fluminese, scored five goals this weekend and set up another six. A Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho has an outstanding net worth of $90 million. Ronaldinho Gacho FC Barcelona have announced the signing of club legend Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes. . 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. Amy Lawrence of The Guardian on the bond of the "three R's". 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. 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. 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. [61] Post match he told reporters that the latter was a goal he had dreamed of scoring since he was a boy. Across all competitions, Ronaldinho scored 98 goals in 207 games for Barcelona during . Ronaldinho is $90 million rich because of football. 194", "Which team has played the most times in a month? 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. [120], From September to early October 2017, Ronaldinho joined the Delhi Dragons from Delhi in the Premier Futsal League. [53] Ronaldinho stated, "I will never forget this because it is very rare for any footballer to be applauded in this way by the opposition fans. 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. Ronaldinho was right. 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. This statistic shows which squad numbers have already been assigned in their history and to which players. [24], In 2001, Arsenal expressed interest in signing Ronaldinho, but the move collapsed after he could not obtain a work permit because he was a non-EU player who had not played enough international matches. Tweets & replies. 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. Thank you very much the Nation Gallos Blancos, which made me very proud to wear this shirt and defend this club. Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award a record seven times, Cristiano Ronaldo has won the award five times. Mendes has been taken on after a trial period, having previously played at junior levels with a number of Brazilian clubs. Jethro Soutar (2006). Ronaldinho was born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira in Porto Alegre, the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Barcelona", "Ronaldinho: 'Contract? [25] He considered playing on loan with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren, which never happened due to his involvement in a fake passport scandal in Brazil. The Brazilian football star, twice the world player of the year, chose this number beacause it corresponds with his birth year 1980. [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]. [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. How would Ronaldinho react? Ronaldinho returned from injury and scored 15 goals in La Liga during the 200304 season, helping the team ultimately finish second in the league. Ronaldinho, who turns 40 on Saturday, wore those colours and often that number with distinction across an international career that spanned almost 15 years. "[46], Ronaldinho won his first league title in 200405, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year on 20 December 2004. On a less positive note, however, he missed three penalties in the domestic season to add to one botched kick the previous season. The Brazilian was the catalyst for the return of the good times to FC . [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. 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.
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