Introduction
Ronaldinho is a retired Brazilian football player who was once considered to be the best soccer player in the world. He was twice the World Player of the Year (2004 and 2005). The snake or ‘Elastico’ is a very difficult movie to pull off. It might be the hardest in football. A few players may have performed the move before him such as Rivelino or Zinedine Zidane, but the current Flamengo play-maker has utilized it more than anyone else.
Quick Facts
| Titles | Description |
| Real Name | Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. |
| Nick Name | Ronaldinho. |
| Birth Place | Porto Alegre, Brazil. |
| Date of Birth | 21st March 1980. |
| Nationality | Brazilian. |
| Religion | Catholic. |
| Source of Income | Retired Professional football Player. |
| Age | 43 years. (As of 2022). |
| Father Name | João de Assis Moreira. |
| Mother’s name | Miguelina Elói Assis dos Santos. |
| Siblings | He has a brother named Roberto and a sister by name Deisi. |
| Star signs | Aries. |
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder & Winger. |
| Number | 10 |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches / 182 Cm. |
| Weight | 102 Kg /225 Lbs. |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown. |
| Eye Color | Hazel. |
| Wife | Priscilla Coelho – In May 2018, it was reported that Ronaldinho was going to get married to his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Coelho. Beatriz Souza (2016-Present) – After Priscilla Ronaldinho was slated to get married in August 2018. |
| Children | He is the father of a son, João, born on 25th February 2005 to Brazilian |
| Relationship | Ximena Capristo (2006) – In November 2006, he was dating the Argentine model Ximena Capristo. Alexandra Paressant (2006) – After Brazil’s exit from the 2006 World Cup, the Italian model Alexandra Paressant sold her story to the press, in which she claimed that Ronaldinho pulled out all night romps with her. Sara Tommasi (2010-2011) – In 2010, the Italian media reported Ronaldinho with Italian actress and TV personality, Sara Tommasi. She gave an interview in December 2010 to confirm that they had been dating. |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 20.5 million followers | Twitter / Ronaldo |
| Instagram 65.2 million followers | Instagram/ Ronaldo |
| YouTube 524k subscribers. | YouTube /Ronaldo |
| FaceBook 54 million followers | FaceBook/Ronaldo |
| Net Worth | $ 90 million (INR 6,83.58 Cr). |
| Last Updated | April 2022. |
Ronaldinho was born as Ronaldo de Assis Moreira em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was an attacking midfielder and forward who spent his youth career with Gremio. He had great athletic skills and had the ability to score goals in bunches. He used the number 10 on his uniform and in 1997, when he was only seventeen years old he made the Brazil 1st team. He played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2001 to 2003 where he scored 17 goals in 55 caps. After that, he played for Barcelona from 2003 to 2008 and scored 70 goals in 145 games.
He then played for Milan from 2008 to 2011 and scored 20 goals in 76 appearances & for Flamengo from 2011 to 2012, scoring 15 goals in 33 caps. He played for Atletico Mineiro from 2012 to 2014 where he scored 16 goals in 48 games & for Queretaro from 2014 to 2015 and finished with Fluminense in 2015. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2005 and is known for his exceptional dribbling and free-kick abilities.
Football is the world’s most popular sport and Ronaldinho is one of its best-known players. His feats are legendary, such as the goal he scored against Venezuela to help Brazil win the Copa America. He helped Brazil win its 5th World Cup in 2002 and, soon after, got a contract from a professional team in Barcelona, Spain. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year twice and was included in Peles FIFA 100 list.
Contracts
His income took a huge jump after the 2003-2004 season after being transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona, where he earned $10 million ( INR 75.99 Cr) per season. He was transferred to AC Milan in 2008 where he earned $9 million ( INR 68.39 Cr) per year over three years.
Endorsements
In 2006, he won the Ballon d’Or, & earned $20 million ( INR 1,51.99 Cr) from endorsements. His total earnings in 2006 were $26 million ( INR 1,97.58 Cr). He was a longtime endorser of Coca-Cola but lost his sponsorship in 2014 after he was spotted drinking a Pepsi. The loss cost him $700,000 ( INR 5.31 Cr) per year. He has more than 65.2 million followers on Instagram alone and reportedly charges $250,000+ ( INR 1.89 Cr) for a single post or personal appearance.
Car Collection
He owns a luxurious collection of cars that includes dozens of high-end vehicles. His most notable include a Lamborghini Aventador, a Porsche Carrera S, a Ferrari 458, Bugatti Veyron, Hummer H2 and Audi R8.
Real Estate
He has invested in a half dozen homes around the world which are mostly located in Greece, Barcelona, Florida, Brazil and Lake Como.
FAQ
Q. How old are Ronaldinho?
Ans:- As of 2022, he is 43 years old.
Q.What’s Ronaldinho’s brother’s name?
Ans:- He has a brother named Roberto de Assis Moreira.
