Ronaldinho

Professional Footballer

Brazil Porto Alegre, Brazil

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityBrazil
Date of Birth21/03/1980
Age46 years (died on 28, Jun, 2026)
BirthplacePorto Alegre, Brazil
Date of Death28/06/2026

Latest News about Ronaldinho

28/06/2026

Ronaldinho passed away on 28 June 2026 at the age of 46, just six days after his surprise return to play for Ravenna Calcio. The Brazilian football icon died in Porto Alegre, Brazil, ending the life of a player who won the FIFA World Cup, Ballon d'Or, UEFA Champions League, and Copa Libertadores.

22/06/2026

Ronaldinho came out of retirement at age 46 to play for Italian Serie C club Ravenna Calcio on 22 June 2026, marking his return to professional football after officially retiring in 2018. The Brazilian legend, widely considered one of the greatest players ever, signed with the third-division team to continue his career.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRonaldo de Assis Moreira
Also Known AsRonaldinho GaĂșcho
DescriptionBrazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or left winger. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. In June 2026, he came out of retirement to play for Serie C side Ravenna Calcio before passing away in late June 2026.

Personal Life

FatherJoĂŁo Moreira, a former professional footballer
MotherA salesperson and nurse

Career

Career Start1998 at GrĂȘmio
Major Clubs
  • GrĂȘmio (1998)
  • Paris Saint-Germain (age 20)
  • Barcelona (2003-2008)
  • AC Milan (2008-2011)
  • Flamengo (2011)
  • AtlĂ©tico Mineiro
  • QuerĂ©taro (Mexico)
  • Fluminense (Brazil)
  • Ravenna Calcio (2026)
Retirement2018
Major Achievements
  • 2002 FIFA World Cup Championship with Brazil
  • Two FIFA World Player of the Year awards
  • 2005 Ballon d'Or
  • 2004-05 La Liga title with Barcelona
  • UEFA Champions League with Barcelona
  • 2010-11 Serie A with AC Milan
  • 2013 Copa Libertadores with AtlĂ©tico Mineiro
  • 1997 FIFA Under-17 World Championship
  • Copa AmĂ©rica: 1999
  • FIFA Confederations Cup: 2005
  • La Liga: 2005–06
  • Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006
  • Only player to win World Cup, Copa AmĂ©rica, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores, and Ballon d'Or

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Selected for Brazil's Under-17 national team in 1997
2. Helped Brazil win the FIFA Under-17 World Championship in Egypt in 1997
3. Made senior debut during 1998 Copa Libertadores with GrĂȘmio
4. Experienced his prime years at Barcelona from 2003-2008
5. Came out of retirement in June 2026 to play for Ravenna Calcio at age 46
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