Ronaldinho - Football Star Of Brazil

Who is Ronaldinho?Ronaldinho dazzled fans in the 2002 World Cup where
Ronaldinho is arguably one of the best footballhe played so gracefully that he was almost
players in the world, currently playing for FCunstoppable. Scoring 27 goals in 57 matches he
Barcelona as a midfielder, where he has amazedhelping Brazil become World Cup winners for the 5th
everybody with his amazing footwork. He is thetime. He is considered to be one of the most
latest miracle from Brazil, scoring wonderful goals andinventive football players, treating the football like his
"dancing the samba" while doing so. He was alsolover, flirting and teasing it before taking control.
named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004, theWhen asked if he had a girlfriend during a press
most prestigious award a player can receive,conference, he took out a football and said, "This is
following his Brazilian team mates Ronaldo, Rivaldoher."
and Romário.His unquenchable thirst for football and his love for
Where did he come from?life will surely make him a player to be rivaled with
Born in the southern city of Potro Alegre, Brazil,for years to come. In fact, Ronaldinho said "I still
Ronaldinho worked his way out of the slums tohave a video of my father, which I watch before
become the worlds most recognized and covetedevery game I play for Brazil. It gives me strength,
player. His love for football blossomed when hismakes me determined."
father, Joao da Silva Moreira, joined an amateur club.Quick Statistics
Roberto Moreira, Ronaldinho's brother, was a risingFull Name: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
start in the Gremio Club, but when is knee shatteredBorn: March 21 1980
he was relegated to a substitute player.Place of Birth: Vila Nova, Brazil
The World CupClub: FC Barcelona.