Ronaldo de Assis Moriera "Ronaldinho"

He was born.

Mar 21, 1980

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081He was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He was born under his mother , Dona Miguelina Eloi Assis dos Santos , and his father , Joao de Assis Moreira. He came from a family of soccer players.

Gets the nickname Ronaldinho

Oct 1, 1987

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081Gets the nickname Ronaldinho at the age of 7 because his name is Ronaldo and he was really small and played with kids older than him. They also called him that because there was an older Ronaldo on the team.

Scores 23 goals in a game.

Nov 10, 1993

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081He scores 23 goals in a single game. He was only 13 when he scored the goals in a youth soccer match.

Wins call up to Brazil's under 17 national team.

Nov 10, 1997

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-lifeWon a call up to Brazil's under 17 national team. The squad wins the FIFA Under 17 World Championship in Egypt. He was also selected as the tournaments best player.

Makes senior debut for a team named Gremio.

Nov 20, 1998

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-lifeMakes senior debut for a team named Gremio. He plays in the 1998 Copa Libertadores tournament

Invited to join Senior Brazilian national team.

Nov 10, 1999

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-lifeInvited to join Senior Brazilian national team to compete in the Confederations Cup in Mexico. Brazil wins second place. Ronaldinho wins the Golden Ball as the tournaments best player as well as the Golden Boot as the tournaments leading goal scorer

Left Brazil for a team known as PSG.

Jan 17, 2001

http://www.planetepsg.com/news-36966-anciens-ronaldinho_est_deja_libre.html He leaves Brazil for Europe. Paris Saint-Germain also known as PSG sign Ronaldinho. PSG was his first ever club he joined in Europe.

He participates in his first World Cup.

May 31, 2002

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-life http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2638080/Ronaldinho-cashes-World-Cup-left-Brazil-squad-He participates in his first World Cup. He participates on a loaded Brazilian squad alongside with Ronaldo and Rivaldo. In the tournament he scores the game winning goal in the quarter-finals match against England. Brazil goes on to win the World Cup.

He fulfills a lifelong dream.

Jul 21, 2003

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-lifehttp://www.boxofficefootball.com/a-brillant-video-you-won%E2%80%99t-have-seen-ronaldinho-barcelona-tribute/He fulfills a lifelong dream by joining FC Barcelona of the Spanish league. FC Barcelona is one of the worlds most storied clubs. He wins the legendary No. 10 , usually worn by the squads greatest creative player.

Wins FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Dec 5, 2004

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-life http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-12/21/content_401992_3.htm Wins FIFA World Player of the Year award. It's the sports highest individual honor. Only one player gets it every year.

Has a son named Jaoa.

Nov 11, 2005

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081Ronaldinho and Brazilian dancer Janaina Mendes have son. They name him Jaoa , after Ronaldinhos late father.

Wins the FIFA World Player of the Year award for the second time in a row.

Dec 5, 2005

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/4486166.stmWins the FIFA World Player of the Year award for the second time in a row. He gets 960 points voted in from him by coaches.

Leads teammates to the pinnacle of club sucess.

Jun 30, 2006

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081Leads teamates to pinnacle of sucess. With a triumphant run through the prestigous Champions League tournament.

Entered the World Cup again.

Jul 30, 2006

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081Headlined a very talented Brazilian squad that entered the World Cup with sky-high expectations. The tournament ended in dissaspointment for the defending champs, though, as France knocked Brazil out with a stunning upsetb in the quarter finals.

Leaves Barcelona for A.C. Milan.

Nov 11, 2008

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-life http://www.goal.com/en/slideshow/1808/1/title/10-transfers-Leaves Barcelona to join another of the worlds most well-known clubs, A.C Milan, but his performance for the Italian Series A giant was mostly nondescript. Underscoring his fading status, the former World Player of the Year was not included on the team that competed in the World Cup in South Africa.

Returns to Brazil.

Nov 12, 2011

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-life http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/showreel-ronaldinhos-masterful-performaReturns to Brazil to play for Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo wins the 2011 Campeonato Cariorca , but things turned sour by the following season. Ronaldinho missed several practices and preformed indiffently in games. He eventually had his contract terminated due to unpaid wages.

Signs with Atletico Mineiro.

Nov 11, 2012

http://www.biography.com/people/ronaldinho-16636081#early-lifeSigns with Atletco Mineiro , a move that reignited his dynamic playmaking abilities. He was given another shot with the national team to make he 2014 World Cup roster.