PROFILE_RONALDINHO

RONALDINHO ;THE ACE OF BRAZIL Full name:Ronaldo de assis moreira DOBirth :21 Mac 1980 Club :Gremio,PSG,Barcelona Height :181 cm Weight :80 kg Award :2004 World Footballer of the year, 2005 European footballer of the year. Idol :Romario Ronaldinho is the third generation of his family to play for Gremio after his father and brother.His talent was recognised since his early age when he was selected to Brazil U-17 squad for Youth World Cup and he managed to help Brazil win the title and he got the award of being the tournament topscorer.Like most Brazilian hero,he does not have the good looks but he said "I don't have good looks but i always give charming smile".After made his debut in professional football,he was selected in the Brazil squad in the Copa America where he shined and attracted the Europe"s club.PSG signed him but in france he did not have good seasons with PSG and his discipline in questionable by the coach of the team.He argued with his coach on many occasions thet he was left out the team.However,in 2002 FIFA World Cup he stole world attention with a superb perfomance as Brazil retained the title for fifth time.Things started to look better when Europe's big club try to sign him with Manchester United and Barcelona reported highly interested.Barca won the race and signed Ronnie.In Barcelona,he emerged as one of the key player for the club and help the club to overcome bad period to secure 2nd spot in the league behind Valencia after amazing comeback.He scored a total 22 goals that season.Next year,he won the La Liga title with Barca by defeated rival,Real Madrid.He also won the 2004 FIFA World's Best Player Award beating Arsenal hero,Thierry Henry.Asked about his girlfriends he took the ball and said"Here it is