The talented and loved Ronaldinho was born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on 21 March 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. His bowling bling dribbles, infamous no-look passes, and inventive vision were a worldwide hit. The attacking midfielder or forward soon became a cult hero around the world for entertaining the fans.
Match Records
The list of top-level teams that Ronaldinho featured for is long and includes Barcelona, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Below are his notable career statistics
Grêmio (1998-2001)
- Appearances: 89
- Goals: 47
Paris Saint-Germain: 2001 – 2003
- Appearances: 77
- Goals: 25
Barcelona (2003-2008)
- Appearances: 207
- Goals: 94
AC Milan (2008-2011)
- Appearances: 95
- Goals: 26
Flamengo (2011-2012)
- Appearances: 72
- Goals: 23
Atlético Mineiro (2012/14)
- Appearances: 85
- Goals: 27
Querétaro (2014-2015)
- Appearances: 25
- Goals: 8
Fluminense (2015)
- Appearances: 9
- Goals: 0
He also played for Brazil, winning 97 caps and scoring 33 goals between 1999-2013.
Goals Table
Ronaldinho’s ability to score crucial goals was one of his standout qualities. Here’s a breakdown of his club and international goal tally:
| Club/Team | Appearances | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Grêmio | 89 | 47 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 77 | 25 |
| Barcelona | 207 | 94 |
| AC Milan | 95 | 26 |
| Flamengo | 72 | 23 |
| Atlético Mineiro | 85 | 27 |
| Querétaro | 25 | 8 |
| Fluminense | 9 | 0 |
| Brazil (International) | 97 | 33 |
Major Wins
Ronaldinho won the Champions League and both league crowns in Spain whilst also picking up Serie A with Milan. He combined that with team success at every level.
- FIFA World Cup (2002): Ronaldinho won football’s biggest honor with Brazil.
- Ronaldinho FC Barcelona (2006): UEFA Champions League
- Ballon d’Or (2005): Named world player of the year.
- La Liga Titles (2004-05, 2005-06): Two Spanish league titles with Barcelona.
- Copa Libertadores (2013): Ronaldinho won South America’s premier club prize with Atlético Mineiro.
- FIFA Confederations Cup(2005): Ronaldinho was the winner of this tournament with Brazil.
Family and Personal Life
Football is in Ronaldinho’s blood. His father João, a shipyard worker, died when Ronaldinho was eight. His older brother, Roberto de Assis, played professionally and became his manager. Ronaldinho celebrates with his brother After all, Ronaldinho’s career was made thanks to the support of his brother. Ronaldinho had a sister, Deisi, with whom he was very close.
João Mendes Senior (2005)Son A youngster who has already cast an eye towards following in his father’s footsteps and making it into the professional game is João. Ronaldinho’s family is his main focus and he continues to share images with them
Breaking News and Latest Developments
In recent years, Ronaldinho has perhaps hit the headlines more for everything other than his football. Ronaldinho was arrested in Paraguay in 2020 for using a fake passport to enter the country. He served a few years of his sentence, then got out. He turned to charity work and business and has appeared in exhibitions and celebrity matches.
In 2023, Joāo Mendes, son of Ronaldinho joined the youth team of FC Barcelona — The Silent Star. This has got fans very excited, with many (secretly or not) dreaming that he might in time even equal his father’s achievement at the club.
Net Worth
During his time and after retirement too Ronaldinho has earned huge bucks. As of 2024, his net worth is roughly $90 million. That includes money from sponsorships, football contracts and business ventures. That means he had national or global reach, which in turn meant brands like Nike, Pepsi, and EA Sports came knocking.
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