About Ronaldinho

FIFA PLAYER OF THE DECADE

FIFA PLAYER OF THE DECADE

Ronaldinho Gaucho FIFA Player of the Decade

THE SPIRIT OF MAGIC

Ronaldinho — The Living Legend of Joy, Art, and Connection

Ronaldinho is more than a footballer — he’s an energy, a smile, a rhythm that transcends the game. Known for turning football into poetry, he continues to inspire millions around the world with his creativity, humility, and joy for life.

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Nike
The 2005 Nike ad featuring Ronaldinho doing his famous "Joga Bonito" skills was the first video to cross one million views on YouTube.
23 Goals
As a 13-year-old, he went on to score a total of 23 goals in a local youth league catching the attention of the team selectors ahead of the Under-17 World Cup. Brazil even won the FIFA Under 17 World Championship in 1997.
Most Famous Skill
One of his most iconic skills was his free-kick technique. Ronaldinho approached set pieces with a distinctive blend of finesse and power. His ability to bend the ball around or over walls with pinpoint accuracy made him a constant threat.
Humble Beginnings (1980s–1990s)
Born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Ronaldinho grows up surrounded by music, football, and love. His father, João, a former player and shipyard worker, and his mother, Miguelina, a nurse, teach him that life’s beauty lies in joy and simplicity.

Even as a child, Ronaldinho’s imagination transforms dusty pitches into dream arenas. The ball becomes his voice, his laughter fills the streets. By the time he’s 17, his extraordinary talent shines with Brazil’s U-17 national team as they win the FIFA U-17 World Championship, and the world begins to whisper his name.
The European Dream (Late 1990s–Early 2000s)
Ronaldinho’s professional journey begins at Grêmio, where his dazzling flair and fearless creativity catch international eyes. By 2001, he signs with Paris Saint-Germain, taking his artistry from Brazil’s beaches to Europe’s biggest stages.

At PSG, his dribbles, tricks, and impossible goals make defenders dizzy and fans delirious. Every touch is art — and every celebration, pure samba.
The Barcelona Years — A Global Awakening (2003–2008)

In 2003, Ronaldinho joins FC Barcelona, and football changes forever.
Under the lights of Camp Nou, he becomes not just a champion, but a phenomenon.

🏆 Honors During This Era

  • Ballon d’Or Winner (2005)
  • FIFA World Player of the Year (2004 & 2005)
  • UEFA Champions League Winner (2005–06)
  • La Liga Champion (2004–05, 2005–06)

His game isn’t about domination — it’s about delight.
When he scores two breathtaking goals at the Santiago Bernabéu and Real Madrid fans rise to applaud him, the world realizes: Ronaldinho isn’t just playing football. He’s changing it.

He teaches us all that joy is power.

The Maestro Expands His Stage (2008–2015)
After Barcelona, Ronaldinho carries his magic across the globe — to AC Milan, where his creativity lights up Serie A, and back to Brazil, where he inspires his homeland again with Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro, winning the Copa Libertadores in 2013.

He continues to bridge worlds — playing in Mexico, mentoring young stars, and celebrating the universal language of sport.
The Living Legacy (2010s–Today)
Today, Ronaldinho continues to share his gift as an ambassador of joy, creativity, and connection. He mentors youth programs, appears at global festivals, collaborates with musicians, and inspires a new generation to dream big and play freely.

He’s more than an athlete — he’s a bridge between worlds: football, music, art, and humanity.
Ronaldinho - Achievements
All titles
1x World Cup winner
2002 | Brazil
1x Copa América winner
98/99 | Brazil
2x The Best FIFA Men's Player
2005 | FC Barcelona
2004 | FC Barcelona
1x Winner Ballon d'Or
2005 | FC Barcelona
1x UEFA Best Player in Europe
2006 | FC Barcelona
1x South American Footballer of the Year
2013 | Clube Atlético Mineiro
1x Champions League winner
05/06 | FC Barcelona
2x World Cup participant
2006 | Brazil - 2 Goals
2002 | Brazil - 2 Goals
2x Olympics participant
07/08 | Brazil Olympic Team - 2 Goals
99/00 | Brazil Olympic Team - 1 Goal
1x Copa América participant
1999 | Brazil - 1 Goal
2x Spanish champion
05/06 | FC Barcelona
04/05 | FC Barcelona
1x Italian champion
10/11 | AC Milan
1x Copa Libertadores winner
12/13 | Clube Atlético Mineiro
1x Recopa Sudamericana winner
13/14 | Clube Atlético Mineiro
3x Confederations Cup participant
2005 | Brazil - 3 Goals
2003 | Brazil
1999 | Brazil - 6 Goals
1x Player of the Tournament
98/99 | Brazil
2x Under-17 World Cup participant
2024 | Brazil U17 - 2 Goals
1997 | Brazil U17 - 2 Goals
1x Under-20 World Cup participant
1999 | Brazil U20
1x Confederations Cup winner
2005 | Brazil
1x Confederations Cup runner-up
98/99 | Brazil
1x CampeĂŁo Mineiro
2013 | Clube Atlético Mineiro
1x Campeão da Taça Rio
10/11 | CR Flamengo
1x CampeĂŁo Carioca
10/11 | CR Flamengo
1x CampeĂŁo GaĂşcho
98/99 | Gremio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
2x Spanish Super Cup winner
06/07 | FC Barcelona
05/06 | FC Barcelona
1x third place at the Olympic Games
2008 | Brazil Olympic Team
1x Under-17 World Cup champion
1997 | Brazil U17
6x Champions League participant
10/11 | AC Milan - 1 Goal
09/10 | AC Milan - 3 Goals
07/08 | FC Barcelona - 1 Goal
06/07 | FC Barcelona - 2 Goals
05/06 | FC Barcelona - 7 Goals
04/05 | FC Barcelona - 4 Goals
4x UEFA Cup participant
08/09 | AC Milan - 2 Goals
03/04 | FC Barcelona - 4 Goals
02/03 | Paris Saint-Germain - 1 Goal
01/02 | Paris Saint-Germain - 2 Goals
2x FIFA Club World Cup participant
2014 | Clube Atlético Mineiro - 2 Goals
2007 | FC Barcelona - 1 Goal
3x Top goal scorer
13/14 | FIFA Club World Cup - 2 Goals
98/99 | Confederations Cup 1999 - 6 Goals
98/99 | Campeonato GaĂşcho - 15 Goals

FIFA PLAYER OF THE DECADE

FIFA PLAYER OF THE DECADE

Awards, Honours & Recognition

Ronaldinho remains one of the most decorated and beloved athletes on Earth.

🏅 Career Achievements

  • FIFA World Cup Champion (2002)
  • UEFA Champions League Winner (2006)
  • Copa Libertadores Winner (2013)
  • Ballon d’Or Winner (2005)
  • FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005)
  • La Liga Champion (2004–05, 2005–06)
  • Copa AmĂ©rica Champion (1999)
  • Confederations Cup Champion (2005)
  • South American Footballer of the Year (2013)

⚡ Signature Moments

His “Elastico,” no-look passes, and everlasting smile — symbols of football at its purest.

The impossible free kick over England’s David Seaman in the 2002 World Cup.

The standing ovation from Real Madrid fans after his 2005 El Clásico masterclass.

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