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Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho ( Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁonawˈdʒĩɲu ɡaˈuʃu]) or simply Ronaldinho, [note 1] is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or winger.
- 21 March 1980 (age 43)
- 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
- Porto Alegre, Brazil
Sep 18, 2020 · Why R9 Was Known As Ronaldinho At The 1996 Olympic Games. Ronaldo was one of the best players in his generation but he wore someone else's name when he won Bronze at the Atlanta Olympics....
Feb 21, 2021 · On the international stage, however, the legendary striker was known as Ronaldinho - a 'little Ronaldo'. That was because of the presence of Sao Paulo centre-back Ronaldo Guiaro - the forward used a nickname so that they could be differentiated.
Apr 2, 2014 · Ronaldinho began playing organized youth soccer at the age of 7, and it was as a youth soccer player that he first received the nickname "Ronaldinho," the diminutive form of his birth name,...
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- Grêmio. "I've worked with some great players in my time and all at a very interesting period in their careers, nineteen to twenty years old. But, with due respect to the others, Ronaldinho was a cut above the rest.
- Paris Saint-Germain. In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain in a €5 million transfer. Upon his arrival in Paris, Ronaldinho was given the number 21 shirt and inserted into a lineup that included fellow Brazilian Aloísio, midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha and striker Nicolas Anelka.
- Barcelona. "Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Barça. It was a bad time and the change that came about with his arrival was amazing. " Newly elected FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta stated, "I said we would lead Barça to the forefront of the footballing world, and for that to occur we had to sign one of these three players, David Beckham, Thierry Henry or Ronaldinho".
- AC Milan. In July 2008, Ronaldinho turned down a £25.5 million offer from Manchester City of the Premier League, with purported wages of £200,000 per week on offer, to join Italian Serie A giants AC Milan on a three-year contract thought to be worth around £5.1 million (€6.5 million) a year, for €22.05 million plus €1.05 million bonus each season (€24.15 million in 2010).
He was then known as Ronaldinho ("little Ronaldo" in Portuguese), because Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus, his older teammate, was also called Ronaldo and later nicknamed Ronaldão ("big Ronaldo") to further distinguish them.
Ronaldinho, known for his mesmerizing skills and creativity, was a joy to watch on the field. His ability to effortlessly dribble past defenders and execute audacious tricks made him a fan favorite. Ronaldo, on the other hand, was a powerhouse striker with incredible speed, strength, and goal-scoring ability.
