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Personal information
Full name	Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Date of birth	(1980-03-21) 21 March 1980 (age 45)
Place of birth	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, left winger
Youth career
1987–1998	Grêmio
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1998–2001	Grêmio	89	(47)
2001–2003	Paris Saint-Germain	55	(17)
2003–2008	Barcelona	145	(70)
2008–2011	AC Milan	76	(20)
2011–2012	Flamengo	56	(23)
2012–2014	Atlético Mineiro	58	(20)
2014–2015	Querétaro	25	(8)
2015	Fluminense	7	(0)
Total		511	(205)
International career
1997	Brazil U17	13	(3)
1998–1999	Brazil U20	17	(8)
1999–2000	Brazil U23	19	(15)
2008	Brazil Olympic (O.P.)	8	(3)
1999–2013	Brazil	97	(33)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 2005 Germany Runner-up 1999 Mexico Copa América Winner 1999 Paraguay Olympic Games Bronze 2008 Beijing Team CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament Winner 2000 Brazil South American U-20 Championship Third 1999 Argentina FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner 1997 Egypt South American U-17 Championship Winner 1997 Paraguay
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder or left winger. Many people consider him one of the greatest players of all time.

Ronaldinho won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. He is the only player to have won a World Cup, a Copa América, a Confederations Cup, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores, and a Ballon d'Or. He was famous for his amazing dribbling, accurate free-kicks, and clever tricks. He could score goals and help his teammates score too. People also called him "O Bruxo" ('The Wizard').

Ronaldinho started his career at Grêmio in 1998. At age 20, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France. In 2003, he joined Barcelona. In his second season with Barcelona, he won his first FIFA World Player of the Year award. Barcelona also won the 2004–05 La Liga title that year.

The next season was one of his best. He helped Barcelona win the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League, their first in 14 years. They also won another La Liga title. This gave Ronaldinho his first "double" (winning two major titles in one season). He also received the 2005 Ballon d'Or and his second 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year award. After scoring two fantastic goals against Real Madrid in 2005, Ronaldinho received a standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans. This was a rare honor, only given to Diego Maradona before him. Many believe Ronaldinho changed Barcelona's history with his success.

After a few more seasons, Ronaldinho left Barcelona to join AC Milan in 2008. He won the 2010–11 Serie A title there. He then returned to Brazil, playing for Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro. With Atlético Mineiro, he won the 2013 Copa Libertadores. Later, he played for Querétaro in Mexico and Fluminense in Brazil.

Ronaldinho received many individual awards. He was in the UEFA Team of the Year and FIFA World XI three times each. He was named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year for the 2005–06 season. In 2004, Pelé included him in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. In 2009, he was voted World Player of the Decade 2000s.

For the Brazilian national team, Ronaldinho played 97 games and scored 33 goals. He played in two FIFA World Cups. He helped Brazil win the 1999 Copa América. He was a key player in the team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was part of an attacking trio with Ronaldo and Rivaldo. He was also named to the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. He captained Brazil to win the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup title. He also led the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Early Life and Football Beginnings

Born in Porto Alegre in 1980, Ronaldinho moved into an affluent suburb at the age of eight.

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira was born on 21 March 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. His mother, Miguelina, was a salesperson and nurse. His father, João, worked in a shipyard and played football for a local club. When Ronaldinho's older brother, Roberto, signed with Grêmio, the family moved to a nicer home. Sadly, when Ronaldinho was eight, his father passed away in a swimming accident at their new home. Roberto later became Ronaldinho's manager.

Ronaldinho's football skills started to shine when he was eight. He got the nickname Ronaldinho—meaning 'small Ronaldo'—because he was often the youngest and smallest player. He loved futsal and beach football, which helped him develop his amazing ball control. Many of his famous moves came from futsal. He first got media attention at age 13 when he scored all 23 goals in a 23–0 win against a local team. He was seen as a rising star at the 1997 U-17 World Championship in Egypt, where he scored two goals.

Club Career Highlights

Grêmio

Ronaldinho began his professional career with the Grêmio youth team. He made his first team debut in 1998. In 1999, at 18, he scored 22 goals in 47 matches. He had memorable performances against Internacional, including a game where he cleverly dribbled past Dunga, a famous Brazilian captain. Ronaldinho also won the first Copa Sul with Grêmio.

In 2001, Arsenal wanted to sign Ronaldinho, but the move didn't happen because he couldn't get a work permit. He also faced some issues that prevented him from playing on loan for St Mirren.

Paris Saint-Germain

Ronaldinho arrived at the Parc des Princes (pictured) to much fanfare.

In 2001, Ronaldinho signed a five-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain. He wore the number 21 shirt. He made his league debut on 4 August 2001. He scored his first goal for the club on 13 October. After the winter break, he scored in four straight matches.

In his second season (2002–03), Ronaldinho switched to the number 10 shirt. He scored two goals in a 3–1 win over rivals Marseille. One was a fantastic free-kick. He also scored a goal against Guingamp that was voted the "goal of the season." He showed off his incredible dribbling skills, beating several defenders before scoring. Ronaldinho also helped PSG reach the Coupe de France semi-finals, scoring both goals in a 2–0 win against Bordeaux. Despite his great performances, the club finished 11th in the league. After the season, Ronaldinho wanted to leave because the club didn't qualify for European competitions.

Barcelona

Ronaldinho (pictured in 2004) was named world player of the year in his second season with the club.

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta wanted to sign a top player, and Ronaldinho was one of his main targets. Barcelona outbid Manchester United to sign him for €30 million.

2003–04 Season

Ronaldinho made his Barcelona debut in July 2003. He scored his first league goal on 3 September 2003 against Sevilla. He ran from his own half, dribbled past two players, and scored from 30 yards out. He scored 15 goals in his first season, helping Barcelona finish second in the league. His pass also set up the winning goal against Real Madrid in April 2004, which was Barcelona's first win at the Bernabéu in seven years.

2004–05 Season

Ronaldinho won his first league title with Barcelona in 2004–05. He was named FIFA World Player of the Year in December 2004. His captain, Carles Puyol, said Ronaldinho brought back Barcelona's spirit and made them smile again. His exciting play made him very famous. In the Champions League, he scored two goals against Chelsea, including a spectacular one where he faked a shot before scoring. On 1 May 2005, Ronaldinho made the assist for Lionel Messi's first goal for Barcelona.

2005–06 Season

Ronaldinho taking a corner against Celta de Vigo at the Camp Nou in 2005

By the end of 2005, Ronaldinho had won many personal awards. He won the first FIFPro World Player of the Year and was named the 2005 European Footballer of the Year. He also won the FIFA World Player of the Year for the second year in a row. He became only the third player to win this award more than once. He also won the prestigious Ballon d'Or for the only time in his career.

On 19 November, Ronaldinho scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3–0. After his second goal, Real Madrid fans gave him a standing ovation. This was a very rare tribute. Ronaldinho said he would never forget it. This season is considered one of his best. He was crucial to Barcelona winning their first Champions League title in 14 years. He scored a key goal against Chelsea in the round of 16. Barcelona went on to win the Champions League Final 2–1 against Arsenal. Two weeks earlier, they won their second straight La Liga title. Ronaldinho finished the season with a career-best 26 goals. He was chosen for the UEFA Team of the Year for the third time and named the 2005–06 UEFA Club Footballer of the Year.

2006–07 Season

On 25 November 2006, Ronaldinho scored his 50th league goal with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick. He told reporters it was a goal he had dreamed of scoring since he was a boy. He scored once and set up two others in Barcelona's 4–0 Club World Cup win over Mexico's Club América. However, Barcelona lost 1–0 to Brazilian club Internacional in the final. Ronaldinho received the Bronze Ball Award for the tournament.

In March 2007, Barcelona was knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool. Ronaldinho scored a career-best 21 league goals, but Barcelona lost the title to Real Madrid.

2007–08 Season

After winning many major trophies, Ronaldinho's focus on training decreased.

Ronaldinho played his 200th game for Barcelona in February 2008. However, his 2007–08 season was affected by injuries. A muscle tear in April ended his season early. His focus on training seemed to decrease, and his physical condition declined. On 19 May 2008, Barcelona's president said Ronaldinho needed a "new challenge." Ronaldinho later said he regretted leaving Barcelona without playing longer with Messi.

AC Milan

In July 2008, Ronaldinho joined Italian club AC Milan on a three-year contract. He chose 80 as his jersey number because number 10 was already taken.

2008–09 Season

Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Milan in a 1–0 win over Inter Milan on 28 September. He scored two goals in a 3–0 win over Sampdoria on 19 October. He finished the season with 10 goals from 32 games. After a good start, Ronaldinho struggled with his fitness.

2009–10 Season

Ronaldinho playing for Milan in 2010 wearing number 80—the year of his birth

Ronaldinho's second season started slowly, but he soon found his form. His coach, Leonardo, changed his position to the left side of midfield. On 10 January 2010, Ronaldinho scored two goals against Juventus in a 3–0 win for Milan. In the next match, he scored his first hat-trick for Milan. He finished the season as the player with the most assists in Serie A.

2010–11 Season

In the first half of this season, Ronaldinho played alongside new signings Zlatan Ibrahimović and Robinho. He made 16 appearances, scored one goal, and provided several assists before the winter break.

Flamengo

On 11 January 2011, Ronaldinho joined Flamengo in Brazil. Over 20,000 fans greeted him at his presentation.

Ronaldinho celebrates scoring for Flamengo in February 2011.

Ronaldinho scored his first goal for Flamengo on 6 February 2011. On 27 February, he scored a free-kick to win his first trophy with the team, the Taça Guanabara. This win also helped Flamengo secure the Campeonato Carioca title two months later. On 27 July 2011, Ronaldinho scored three goals in Flamengo's 5–4 away win against rivals Santos. In May 2012, he left the club due to unpaid wages.

Atlético Mineiro

Ronaldinho with Atlético Mineiro in the Brazilian Série A in October 2012

Ronaldinho moved to Atlético Mineiro on 4 June 2012. He wore number 49, a tribute to his mother's birth year. He debuted for the club on 9 June 2012. Ronaldinho helped Atlético Mineiro finish second in the 2012 Brasileirão, qualifying for the 2013 Copa Libertadores. He won the Bola de Ouro award as the league's best player.

The next year, Ronaldinho helped Atlético win the Campeonato Mineiro. He also led the club to its first Copa Libertadores title. Ronaldinho scored four goals and assisted eight times during their exciting title run. His performances earned him the 2013 South American Footballer of the Year award. At the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup, Atlético lost in the semi-final, with Ronaldinho scoring a free-kick. He left the club in July 2014.

Querétaro

On 5 September 2014, Ronaldinho signed a two-year contract with Mexican club Querétaro. He missed a penalty in his debut match. However, in his next game, he set up a goal and scored from a penalty in a 4–1 win. On 18 April 2015, Ronaldinho scored twice against title-holders América. All the fans, mostly América supporters, gave him a standing ovation. This was the second time in his career he received such an honor from opposing fans. Ronaldinho helped Querétaro reach the Liga MX playoffs final, where they lost. In June 2015, Ronaldinho, then 35, announced he was leaving the club.

Fluminense

On 11 July 2015, Ronaldinho returned to Brazil and signed with Fluminense. However, on 28 September, he and the club agreed to end his contract. He played nine games during his two months there.

Futsal in India

Ronaldinho signing a football at the Web Summit in November 2016

In July 2016, Ronaldinho played for the Goa 5′s, a futsal team in India. He played alongside other famous players like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. After two games, he left to be an ambassador for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. From September to October 2017, Ronaldinho joined the Delhi Dragons in the Premier Futsal League, scoring 16 goals in eight games.

Retirement

On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho's brother and agent confirmed his retirement from football. He retired as one of only eight players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or. Ronaldinho appeared at the closing ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow on 15 July, performing on an African drum.

International Career

Youth Teams

In 1997, Ronaldinho was part of the first Brazilian team to win the FIFA U-17 World Championship in Egypt. He scored two goals and won the Bronze Ball award. In 1999, he played in the 1999 South American Youth Championship and the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship. He scored three goals in the latter, helping Brazil reach the quarter-finals.

Early Success with Brazil

On 26 June 1999, Ronaldinho made his debut for the Brazilian senior team. He scored one goal during Brazil's winning 1999 Copa América campaign. A week later, he played in the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. He scored in every match except the final, including three goals in an 8–2 semi-final win against Saudi Arabia. Brazil lost the final to Mexico. Ronaldinho won the Golden Ball for best player and the Golden Boot for top scorer in the tournament.

In 2000, Ronaldinho played for the U23 national team at the Summer Olympics in Sydney. He had led Brazil to win the Pre-Olympic Tournament earlier that year, scoring nine goals. However, Brazil was eliminated in the Olympic quarter-finals.

2002 World Cup Glory

Ronaldinho played in his first World Cup in 2002. He was part of a strong attacking group with Ronaldo and Rivaldo, known as the "Three Rs." The World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan. Ronaldinho played in five matches, scoring two goals and providing three assists. His first goal was against China PR.

His most memorable World Cup moment was in the quarter-final against England on 21 June. With Brazil behind, Ronaldinho changed the game. He dribbled past a defender and passed to Rivaldo for the equalizing goal. Then, in the 50th minute, Ronaldinho scored a stunning free-kick from 40 yards out, surprising England's goalkeeper David Seaman. Brazil won 2–1. Ronaldinho was suspended for the semi-final but returned for the 2–0 victory over Germany in the final. Brazil won its record fifth World Cup title.

2005 Confederations Cup Title

Ronaldinho captained Brazil to their second Confederations Cup title in 2005. He scored a penalty in a 3–2 semi-final win against Germany. He was named Man of the Match in the 4–1 victory over Argentina in the final. Ronaldinho scored three goals in the tournament. He is tied as the tournament's all-time top goalscorer with nine goals.

2006 World Cup

Ronaldinho taking a corner during the 2006 World Cup

For the 2006 World Cup, Ronaldinho was part of Brazil's "magic quartet" with Adriano, Ronaldo, and Kaká. However, the team had a disappointing campaign. Ronaldinho did not score any goals and only had one assist. Brazil lost 1–0 to France in the quarter-finals. This World Cup is often seen as a turning point in Ronaldinho's career.

2008 Olympic Medal

Ronaldinho at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

On 7 July 2008, Ronaldinho was chosen for Brazil's 2008 Summer Olympics squad. He captained the team and scored two goals in a 5–0 win over New Zealand. Brazil was beaten by Argentina in the semi-final. They won the bronze medal after defeating Belgium 3–0 in the third-place match.

World Cup Absences

Despite being in good form, Ronaldinho was not chosen for Brazil's squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Many critics felt this was a move away from Brazil's classic attacking style. Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals.

In September 2011, Ronaldinho returned to the national team. He had strong performances in friendly matches. However, he was not selected for the 2013 Confederations Cup or the 2014 World Cup finals squad.

Player Profile

Style of Play

Barcelona 2005–06 season home shirt. Ronaldinho wore the number 10 for much of his club and international career.

Ronaldinho is considered one of the most skilled players ever. He could play in several attacking positions, often as a winger or an attacking midfielder (a "classic number 10"). He was naturally right-footed but could also play on the left side. He was known for his amazing passing, vision, and creativity.

Ronaldinho was also a great finisher with both feet. He was a specialist at free-kicks and penalty kicks. He could bend the ball or strike it with power. He was known for his excellent first touch, speed, and dribbling ability. He used many tricks and fakes to get past opponents, like step overs and nutmegs. He also used flashy moves like back-heels and no-look passes. One of his famous moves is the "elastico," which he learned from watching his idol, Rivelino.

How People Saw Him

Ronaldinho was known for his creativity and vision, as well as his dribbling skills.

ESPN described Ronaldinho as "skillful by nature" and "wonderful with the ball." Zlatan Ibrahimović said, "Prime Ronaldinho was phenomenal. He made his opponents look like children." Former Portugal player Rui Costa praised his vision and passing. His former Barcelona teammate, Edgar Davids, called him the best player he ever played with for his skills and tricks. In 2019, FourFourTwo magazine called him "possibly the best technician in the history of football in Brazil."

Despite his incredible talent, Ronaldinho sometimes faced criticism for his lack of discipline in training. Some felt his lifestyle outside of football affected how long he stayed at the very top of the game.

Outside Football

Ronaldinho (pictured with Barcelona in 2007) has been a UNICEF ambassador since February 2006.

Ronaldinho has had many endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Pepsi, and Coca-Cola. In 2006, he earned over $19 million from endorsements. He appeared on the cover of several FIFA video games. His 2005 Nike advertisement, where he juggled a football and hit the crossbar repeatedly without the ball touching the ground, became one of the first viral videos on YouTube.

Ronaldinho has been an official ambassador for UNICEF since 2006. In 2011, he worked with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to raise awareness among young people. In March 2015, he was one of the most popular sports figures on Facebook. He also has over 50 million followers on Instagram. In February 2017, Barcelona announced that Ronaldinho signed a 10-year deal to be an ambassador for the club. In July 2018, he announced a partnership to create a new cryptocurrency, the Ronaldinho Soccer Coin.

Ronaldinho has also appeared in movies, including the 2018 martial arts film Kickboxer: Retaliation.

Ronaldinho Gaúcho (Comic Strip)

Ronaldinho Gaúcho is a Brazilian comic strip by Mauricio de Sousa. It features a fictional version of Ronaldinho as a child. The strip was created in 2006. It was later made into an animated TV series called Ronaldinho Gaúcho's Team.

Personal Life

Ronaldinho looked up to football legends like Rivelino, Diego Maradona, Romário, Ronaldo, and Rivaldo. He has a son named João, born in 2005. Ronaldinho gained Spanish citizenship in 2007. In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party. He supported Jair Bolsonaro in the 2018 Brazilian presidential election.

Career Statistics

Ronaldinho made 853 appearances and scored 328 goals for club and country combined.

Club

International

Notes

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.

International goals by number, cap, date, venue, opponent, score, result and competition

No.	Cap	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition	Ref.
1	2	30 June 1999	Estádio 3 de Febrero, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay	Venezuela	5–0	5–0	1999 Copa América
2	6	24 July 1999	Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico	Germany	2–0	4–0	1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
3	7	28 July 1999	Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico	United States	1–0	1–0	1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
4	8	30 July 1999	Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico	New Zealand	2–0	2–0	1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
5	9	1 August 1999	Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico	Saudi Arabia	2–0	8–2	1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
6					6–2
7					8–2
8	14	23 February 2000	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Thailand	3–0	7–0	2000 King's Cup
9	19	3 March 2001	Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, United States	United States	1–0	2–1	Friendly
10	24	17 April 2002	Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal	Portugal	1–1	1–1	Friendly
11	27	8 June 2002	Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seogwipo, South Korea	China	3–0	4–0	2002 FIFA World Cup
12	29	21 June 2002	Shizuoka Stadium, Shizuoka, Japan	England	2–1	2–1	2002 FIFA World Cup
13	32	20 November 2002	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	South Korea	3–2	3–2	Friendly
14	34	29 March 2003	Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal	Portugal	1–1	1–2	Friendly
15	40	10 September 2003	Vivaldão, Manaus, Brazil	Ecuador	1-0	1–0	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
16	43	28 April 2004	Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest, Hungary	Hungary	4–1	4–1	Friendly
17	45	18 August 2004	Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti	Haiti	2–0	6–0	Friendly
18					4–0
19					5–0
20	46	5 September 2004	Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil	Bolivia	2–0	3–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
21	47	8 September 2004	Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany	Germany	1–1	1–1	Friendly
22	51	9 February 2005	Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong	Hong Kong	4–0	7–1	2005 Lunar New Year Cup
23	54	5 June 2005	Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil	Paraguay	1–0	4–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
24					2–0
25	58	22 June 2005	RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany	Japan	2–1	2–2	2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
26	59	25 June 2005	Frankenstadion, Nuremberg, Germany	Germany	2–1	3–2	2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
27	60	29 June 2005	Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany	Argentina	3–0	4–1	2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
28	72	24 March 2007	Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden	Chile	1–0	4–0	Friendly
29					3–0
30	76	22 August 2007	Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France	Algeria	2–0	2–0	Friendly
31	77	9 September 2007	Soldier Field, Chicago, United States	United States	3–2	4–2	Friendly
32	80	17 October 2007	Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Ecuador	2–0	5–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
33	93	11 October 2011	Estadio Corona, Torreón, Mexico	Mexico	1–1	2–1	Friendly

Honours

Grêmio

• Copa Sul: 1999
• Campeonato Gaúcho: 1999

Barcelona

• La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06
• Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006
• UEFA Champions League: 2005–06

Flamengo

• Campeonato Carioca: 2011

Atlético Mineiro

• Campeonato Mineiro: 2013
• Copa Libertadores: 2013
• Recopa Sudamericana: 2014

Brazil U17

• South American U-17 Championship: 1997
• FIFA U-17 World Championship: 1997

Brazil U23

• CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament: 2000
• Olympic Bronze Medal: 2008

Brazil

• Copa América: 1999
• FIFA World Cup: 2002
• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2005, runner-up 1999

Individual

• Campeonato Gaucho top scorer: 1999
• FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball: 1999
• FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe: 1999
• South American Team of the Year: 1999
• CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament top scorer: 2000
• Bola de Prata: 2000, 2011, 2012
• FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2002
• Ligue 1 Goal of The Year: 2003
• FIFA 100: 2004
• Don Balón Award: 2003–04, 2005–06
• Trofeo EFE: 2003–04
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2004, 2005
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2004, 2005, 2006
• World Soccer Magazine World Player of The Year: 2004, 2005
• UEFA Club Forward of the Year: 2004–05
• FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Ball: 2005
• Ballon d'Or: 2005
• Onze d'Or: 2005
• FIFPro World Player of the Year: 2005, 2006
• FIFPro World XI: 2005, 2006, 2007
• UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2005–06
• La Liga top assist provider: 2005–06
• UEFA Champions League top assist provider: 2005–06
• FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball: 2006
• FIFA World Player of the Year Bronze award: 2006
• Golden Foot: 2009
• Sports Illustrated Team of the Decade: 2009
• World Player of the Decade 2000s: 2009
• Serie A top assist provider: 2009–10
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2011, 2012
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Fan's Player: 2012
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top assist provider: 2012
• Bola de Ouro: 2012
• Copa Libertadores top assist provider: 2012, 2013
• FIFA Club World Cup top scorer: 2013
• South American Footballer of the Year: 2013
• UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (substitute; published in 2015)
• Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
• AC Milan Hall of Fame
• Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Silver): 2020
• Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award: 2021

Other

In 2012, two Brazilian scientists named a new species of bee, Eulaema quadragintanovem, after Ronaldinho. Quadraginta novem means 'forty-nine' in Latin, which was Ronaldinho's jersey number at Atlético Mineiro. He chose this number to honor his mother, who was born in 1949.

See also

In Spanish: Ronaldinho para niños

• List of association football families