World Cup Star Player - Ronaldinho Gaucho - Brazil Betting Odds
Ronaldinho | Birth Date: | March 21, 1980 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Team: | Barcelona (ESP) |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Int'l Goals: | 27 |
| Int'l Caps: | 66 |
Ronaldinho Gaucho is one of the most famous faces in the football world. Ronaldinho was born on March 21, 1980 in the Restinga district of Porto Alegre, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. He started playing football at the age of seven. His older brother Roberto Assis, took Ronaldinho under his wing and guided the talented youngster. Ronaldinho has never forgotten his brother's help in getting him where he is today.
"My biggest hero is my brother. He's a shining example as a father, a brother and a footballer."
Ronaldinho Gaucho is a mechanically brilliant player. He played a vital role in Brazil's 2002 FIFA World Cup victory and he was the Fifa Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005. He has another great chance in being the 2006 World Cup Star. Ronaldinho currently plays for Catalan giants Barcelona and has the highest paid contract salary, over 30 million euros.
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by Bones McCoy at
1800-sports.com on June 19, 2006
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