Ronaldo de Assis Moreira popularly known as Ronaldinho is a former Brazilian professional footballer and current ambassador to former club side FC Barcelona. He was born on the 21st of March 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He played majorly as an attacking midfielder during his days and went on to set numerous records, even when he had passed his best.
JOINT ALL-TIME TOP SCORER IN THE FIFA CONFERDERATIONS CUP:
He currently still holds the record for most goals in the FIFA confederations cup competition, tied with Mexican forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco, with 9 goals.
23 GOALS IN A MATCH:
He also set a record of which was responsible for him getting the spotlights after he singularly scored all 23 goals in a 23-0 victory over a local team at age 13.
ONE OF THE FEW PLAYERS TO WIN EVERY TROPHY AVAILABLE IN FOOTBALL:
Ronaldinho also was one of the few players to win virtually every major trophy available in the world of football. Except the UEFA super cup and the now FIFA club world cup, there is no trophy Gaucho never won.
SECOND BARCA PLAYER AFTER DIEGO MARADONA TO RECEIVE A STANDING OVATION FROM THE BERNABEU CROWD:
After what was a dazzling and super fantastic display at the El Clasico, were he scored 2 wonderful goals, the Bernabeu crowd rose to their feet to applaud the Brazilian magician, making him the second player in the history of the clasico to get a standing ovation.
NAMED IN THE FIFA 100 “a list of the world’s greatest living players compiled by PELE”:
He also crept into the list of living football legend which was compiled by three time world cup winner Edson Arantez di nascimento.
40 YARD FREE-KICK “the longest in the history of the FIFA world cup:
One of the most memorable moments of the FIFA world cup till date remains the 40 yard free-kick which a young Brazilian put past Arsenal’s legend David Seaman. The goal proved decisive as it was what knocked out David Beckham and his England side.
BECAME THE THIRD PLAYER TO WIN THE FIFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD MORE THAN ONCE:
Just behind Zinedane Zidane and Brazilian teammate Ronaldo, his FIFA player of the year Award in 2005 made him the third player in history to achieve the award twice.
ONE OF THE FEW BRAZILIANS TO HAVE PLAYED AT EVERY
INTERNATIONAL AGE LEVEL:
Another record the football god has on his card is that he is also one of the very few Brazilians that featured for the national team at every level. From the U-17 level to the senior national team.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN THE BRAZILIAN SERIA A (2012):
After leading Atletico Minero to its first Copa Libertadores title, Gaucho was named Seria A’s best player for the calendar year.
2013 SOUTH AMERICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR:
Though well past his prime, the midfield god was still able to beat a host of young talents to the prestigious South American player of the year.