Ronaldinho
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Overview

Ronaldinho, born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on March 21, 1980, is a Brazilian former professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skills as an attacking midfielder or left winger. His illustrious career is marked by numerous achievements, including two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
March 21, 1980
Ronaldinho was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, to a family deeply involved in football, which would later influence his career path.
Career Debut
1998
Ronaldinho made his professional debut for Grêmio, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
Move to Paris Saint-Germain
2001
At the age of 20, Ronaldinho moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France, where he won the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
Signing with Barcelona
2003
Ronaldinho signed with Barcelona, a move that would lead to some of the most successful years of his career.
First FIFA World Player of the Year
2004-2005
In his second season with Barcelona, Ronaldinho won his first FIFA World Player of the Year award as Barcelona won the 2004–05 La Liga title.
UEFA Champions League and Second FIFA World Player of the Year
2005-2006
Ronaldinho was integral in Barcelona winning the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League and another La Liga title, earning him his second FIFA World Player of the Year award and the 2005 Ballon d'Or.
Move to AC Milan
2008
Following a decline in performance, Ronaldinho left Barcelona to join AC Milan, where he would later win the 2010–11 Serie A.
Return to Brazil
2011
Ronaldinho returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo, marking a new chapter in his career.
Signing with Atlético Mineiro
2012
Ronaldinho joined Atlético Mineiro, leading the club to win the 2013 Copa Libertadores.
Moves to Querétaro and Fluminense
2014-2015
Ronaldinho played for Querétaro in Mexico and then returned to Brazil to play for Fluminense, before eventually retiring.
Legacy
Post-Retirement
Ronaldinho is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time, known for his dribbling abilities, free-kick accuracy, and numerous awards and accolades.