Barcelona's Brazilian magician who won the Ballon d'Or in 2004 and 2005 with a style of play that was pure footballing joy.
Ronaldinho brought a childlike joy to professional football that captivated the world. At Barcelona between 2003 and 2008, he produced some of the most entertaining football ever seen — his no-look passes, elastico dribbles and bicycle kicks earning him consecutive Ballon d'Or awards. He was so popular at Real Madrid's Bernabéu stadium that their own fans gave him a standing ovation after a virtuoso performance in 2005 — an extraordinarily rare tribute.
Career Honours
- World Cup 2002
- Champions League 2006
- La Liga 2x
- Ballon d'Or 2x