Ronaldinho

Birth Date: 21 March 1980

Birth Place: Porto Alegre, Brazil

Height: 181cm

Weight: 76-80Kg

Nationality: Brazilian

Position: Midfielder

Profession: Football or Soccer Player

Current Club: F.C. Barcelona. Spain -la Liga Primera Division.

Ronaldinho sometimes called as Ronaldino Gaucho stated his career in football with Gremio de Porto Alegre. His talent brought him in the international football world. He spent his four seasons from 1997 to 2001 at there. He began to claim a place in the Brazilian international side. In 1999 scoring the six goals he won the Copa America against Venezuela.

In 2001 Ronaldinho he played for European football team and signed a five year contract with French league outfit Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). His debut was delayed because of the financial matter between the two clubs. He was not successful with PSG as he was hoping and he continued his career with the international team and won a World Cup Winners medal at Japan-Korea Championship in 2002.

In the summer of 2003 Ronaldinho rejected Manchester United and join Spanish side Barcelona for 27 million. He played well for Barca and announced as one of the 11 greatest living footballers chosen by Brazil legend Pele. Ronaldinho improved Barcelona at 2nd place by scoring 15 league goals in La Liga.

Ronaldinho signed a new contract with Barcelona turning down Chelsea. Doing this decision he pleased Barcelona fans. On December 20 2004, he named as best FIFA world player over Shevchenko and Henry.