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.
Facts
Career HighlightOnly player to have won a World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and the Ballon d'Or. 1 Classification
Competition Category FAQs
Did Ronaldinho ever play at the Olympic Games?
He played for Brazil at the 2000 and 2008 Olympics and won bronze in 2008.
Yes. Olympedia lists Ronaldinho as a men's football competitor for Brazil at two Olympic Games. At the 2000 Summer Olympics Brazil finished seventh, and at the 2008 Summer Olympics he was part of the Brazilian team that took the bronze medal. That gives him one Olympic medal, a bronze.
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Nationality
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Sources
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.
Wikipedia, article summary lead
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.
Competed In: 2008 Summer Olympics, lead paragraph, competed-in
He also captained the Brazil Olympic team to a bronze medal in men's football at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Ronaldinho
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