Ronaldinho Career and Achievements

If you are interested in knowing more about Ronaldinho, you’ve come to the right place. This article outlines the young footballer’s life, career, and lucrative endorsement deals. You can also learn about his father. Before reading the article, you should be familiar with his background. This Brazilian soccer legend began playing for Gremio in the late 90’s. Since then, he has become a star striker for the club.

Ronaldinho early life

Ronaldinho’s career has spanned over 15 years, starting at a young age when he played futsal and beach soccer. As a teenager, he was selected for the Brazilian U-17 World Championship. He scored two penalty kicks during the tournament and helped Brazil to the third place. His skills in soccer were recognized and he was called up for the Brazilian national team in 1997. In 1998, he made his debut for the senior team and played in the Copa America in Egypt. His talent made him an integral part of the Brazilian team and he eventually transferred to Paris Saint-Germain.

Ronaldinho was born on March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was raised by a single mother and a father who worked in a shipyard. His father died when he was eight years old. He went on to play for various clubs including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and A. C. Milan, before settling on Atletico Mineiro, where he won the 2013 Copa Libertadores. Ronaldinho and Atletico Mineiro went on to win the Copa Libertadores and the Recopa Sudamericana, but he left the club after the 2014 season.

Ronaldinho’s career

Ronaldinho’s career and achievements span more than a decade. In 2001, he joined Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract. At the time, he was just 24 years old but had already won a total of 15 caps for Brazil. He made his league debut on 4 August of that year, appearing as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Auxerre. He was very impressive in the 2001-02-Coupe de la Ligue.

Growing up, Ronaldinho’s father, Joao, worked as a welder in a shipyard. His mother, Miguelina, sold cosmetics door-to-door and went back to school to study to become a nurse. She also helped Ronaldinho with his career.

Ronaldinho’s lucrative endorsement deals

Ronaldinho has become one of the most famous footballers in the world, with lucrative endorsement deals ranging from Coca-Cola to Nike. During the 2006 season, the Portuguese superstar earned over $19 million from endorsements, more than he earned from his Barcelona salary. In 2012, Ronaldinho canceled his contract with Flamengo after claiming that he was left millions of pounds short of his salary. Coca-Cola recently canceled Ronaldinho’s PS415,000-a-year sponsorship deal after reports emerged that the player sipped the rival drink Pepsi during a press conference.

Ronaldinho was reportedly paid $10million-per-season during his time with Barcelona. He also won two titles in the Spanish La Liga and the Champions League with the club. In 2008, he moved to AC Milan, earning an additional $9 million-per-season. Even after retiring from professional football, Ronaldinho has continued to earn huge amounts through endorsement deals with brands such as Nike and EA Sports.