Discover 30 fascinating facts about Ronaldinho Gaucho, the Brazilian football magician. Learn about his legendary skills, remarkable achievements, and unique style that captivated fans worldwide.
Ronaldinho Gaúcho Facts
1. Full Name
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho
2. Birthdate and Age
Born on 21 March 1980, Ronaldinho was 44 years old as of the provided information
3. Place of Birth
He was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil
4. Height
Ronaldinho stands at a height of 1.82 m
5. Playing Positions
Primarily known as an attacking midfielder, he also excelled as a winger
6. Youth Career
Started his youth career with Grêmio in 1987 and played there until 1998
7. Senior Career
Ronaldinho played for several clubs including Grêmio, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, AC Milan, Flamengo, Atlético Mineiro, Querétaro, and Fluminense
8. Total Club Appearances and Goals
He made 511 senior club appearances and scored 205 goals
9. National Team Record
For Brazil’s national team, Ronaldinho scored 33 goals in 97 appearances
10. Youth National Teams
Represented Brazil’s Under-17, Under-20, Under-23, and Olympic teams, scoring a combined 29 goals
11. World Cup Winner
Ronaldinho was part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning Brazil team
12. FIFA Confederations Cup
Won the tournament in 2005 and was a runner-up in 1999
13. Copa América Champion
He won the Copa América in 1999
14. Olympic Bronze Medalist
Received a Bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
15. FIFA U-17 World Cup Champion
Won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1997
16. Nicknames
Known by the nicknames “O Bruxo” (“The Wizard”) and “Nibbler”
17. Technical Skills and Creativity
Famed for his technical skills, creativity, dribbling ability, and accuracy from free-kicks
18. Signature Moves
Known for the “elastico” feint and no-look passes
19. Cultural Impact in Africa
In parts of Africa, especially Nigeria, a feint move is called ‘The Gaúcho‘ after him
20. Social Media Popularity
He was the sixth most popular sportsperson on Facebook in March 2015, with over 31 million fans
21. Instagram Following
Has over 50 million Instagram followers
22. Barcelona Ambassador
Signed a 10-year deal to become an ambassador for Barcelona on 2 February 2017
23. Cryptocurrency Venture
Announced a partnership to develop the Ronaldinho Soccer Coin on 6 July 2018
24. Solidarity with Azerbaijan
Expressed solidarity with the Azerbaijani people during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in 2020
25. Honoring Beirut Explosion Victims
Laid a wreath in honor of victims of the Beirut port explosion in July 2021
26. Comic Strip and Animation
Featured in a comic strip and animated series named Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Ronaldinho Gaúcho’s Team 1.
27. Endorsements and Sponsorships
Endorsed companies like Nike, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and EA Sports
28. FIFA Video Game Appearances
Featured on the cover of multiple FIFA video game series titles
29. UNICEF Ambassador
Has been a UNICEF ambassador since February 2006
30. Net Worth
Rumored to have a net worth of $90 million
Ronaldinho’s spectacular bicycle kick on Survivor All Star
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