Ronaldinho is a Brazilian former professional footballer celebrated as one of the most skillful and entertaining players of his generation. An attacking midfielder and forward known for his flair, dribbling, and creativity, he starred for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and AC Milan, won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 2002, and was named FIFA World Player of the Year in the mid-2000s while at Barcelona.
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Career HighlightOnly player to have won a World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and the Ballon d'Or. 1 Classification
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- Also in Geography Atlas: Brazil, nationality there.
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1. Wikipedia, Ronaldinho
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Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Serie C side Ravenna.
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Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Serie C side Ravenna.
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Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Serie C side Ravenna.
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He is the only player ever to have won all of the following: a World Cup, a Copa América, a Confederations Cup, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores and a Ballon d'Or.
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Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Serie C side Ravenna.
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