From Porto Alegre, Brazil to the grandest stages of the beautiful game around the world, Ronaldinho’s tale is out-and-out about raw talent, charisma, and most importantly, love for the beautiful game. Born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on March 21, 1980, in one of Brazil’s most football-obsessed cities, Ronaldinho’s road to greatness had very humble beginnings. 

The influence of his older brother, Roberto Assis, who had played for Sporting in Portugal, was clear right from the start that Ronaldinho was gifted with something special.