Find out Ronaldinho's net worth today, including his age and personal life.
Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time due to his exploits in the game. The Brazilian was a major sensation known for his dribbles, goal-scoring prowess, and consistency.
Throughout his career, he won most of the biggest awards, including the Ballon D'Or and FIFA Awards. His personality also earned him a lot of money, which includes salaries and endorsement deals.
What is Ronaldinho's net worth in 2025?
Ronaldinho has an estimated net worth of $90 million earned throughout his football career from sources including salary and endorsement deals.
Endorsement and business
Ronaldinho had a lot of endorsement deals throughout his playing career. Estimates show that he earned around $20 million from endorsements in 2006 after winning the Ballon D'Or.
Coca-Cola
Ronaldinho was a long-term ambassador for Coca-Cola until 2014, when the partnership came to an end following a contract breach.
EA FIFA
Ronaldinho was also a long-term ambassador for the EA Sports FIFA games series, which earned him a significant amount of money.
Nike
Ronaldinho is famously known for his iconic partnership with Nike. He has appeared in commercials and campaigns by the company. One of his trademark boots is the "Tiempo Legend.".
Danone
The Brazilian legend had a partnership with Danone, a food-products corporation in France.
Real Estate
One of the money-making avenues for Ronaldinho is in real estate. The Brazilian legend invested in real estate in India and has several properties across the world.
Some of Ronaldinho's real estate properties are located in Brazil, Italy, Greece, and Barcelona.
These properties continue to rake in millions annually, which makes him one of the wealthiest former professional footballers.
Playing career
Gremio
Ronaldinho was part of the Gremio youth system before his eventual promotion to the first team. He made his professional debut as an 18-year-old during the team's Copa Libertadores game in 1998.
He began to display flashes of brilliance in the team and help the club to lift the 1999 Rio Grande do Sul State Championship. He scored over 22 goals.
Ronaldinho continued with his fine form at Gremio and was admired by many while followed by many Brazilian football fans due to his impressive form.
Paris Saint-Germain
Ronaldinho's emergence on the world stage began following his transfer to French football giant Paris Saint-Germain for €5 million.
The club highly publicised his arrival at the club after following his exploits in the domestic scene in Brazil. At the French club, he wasted no time and was quickly integrated into the first team for the 2001–02 season.
Although he was traversed between the starting eleven and the bench, he was convincing in the games he'd featured for the first team.
However, he soon got to his top form and became a consistent goal scorer on the team. He finished his first season at the Paris club with mixed results.
The 2002–03 campaign was the second season of Ronaldinho in France. This time, he was gradually finding his best form in the first few games of the new season.
However, a spoon got into his goal-scoring frenzy at the club as he scored a series of goals for the team. At the end of the season, there were indications that the Brazilian is considering departing the team.
FC Barcelona
After two seasons in France with Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho was on the move to the Catalan club FC Barcelona.
He joined the club for a transfer fee of €30 million, especially following the strong desire by the club's top hierarchy to sign him along with other key names.
Following his arrival, he was registered by the club for the 2003–04 season. This would be the highlight of his career.
He made his debut for the club in a friendly against Juventus in the United States. However, following an eventful season, he registered about 15 goals to finish his first season on a high.
2004–05 season
Ronaldinho finished his first season at FC Barcelona without a trophy as he continued his search for a major European football trophy.
However, this became a reality for the Brazilian as he helped Barcelona to clinch the La Liga title. That year, he received the FIFA World Player of the Year.
2005–06 season
Ronaldinho entered his third season at FC Barcelona with a whole lot of expectations after dazzling his way through the hearts of the fans at Camp Nou.
He made headlines across Europe as he won numerous individual awards, including the FIFPro World Player of the Year, European Footballer of the Year, FIFA World Player of the Year, and the Ballon d'Or.
Following the series of awards, Ronaldinho had a spectacular performance as Barcelona went on to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time in fourteen years.
The 2006–07 season was his fourth season in Spain. He was again instrumental and scored a goal as Barcelona won the FIFA Club World Cup.
In his first season in the 2007–08 season campaign, a lot of mixed results headlined the campaign even as injuries also prevented him from playing regularly.
AC Milan
After a successful career and history-making moments in Spain, Ronaldinho was on the move again as he joined Italian football giants AC Milan.
He signed a contract for up to three years at the club. He scored in the Derby della Madonnina game against Inter Milan, which became the only goal of the game.
However, he wasn't convincing as he lacked consistency all throughout the season. However, a lot of changes in his second season saw the rebirth of the Brazilian. He finished the 2009–10 season as the assist leader in the Serie A.
Flamengo
Ronaldinho was on the move again as he returned to his native Brazil to join local giants Flamengo. Following his arrival, he quickly won the Taça Guanabara trophy in the Rio de Janeiro state with Flamengo.
However, he spent just one season at Flamengo before heading for the exit door.
Atlético Mineiro
Following his departure from Flamengo, he switched to Atlético Mineiro ahead of the new season, signing a six-month contract with the club.
His arrival meant well for the club as they managed to finish second in the 2012 Brasileirão. He was awarded the Bola de Ouro.
Interestingly, Ronaldinho's return to Brazilian football would come with an interesting version of his career. He led the club to Campeonato Mineiro and Copa Libertadores.
Querétaro
He joined Mexican soccer club Querétaro following his departure from Atlético Mineiro. He actively played in the Mexican Liga MX.
Fluminense
Ronaldinho returned to Brazilian football following the announcement of his arrival by Fluminense. He made few appointments before leaving the club after signing a two-month contract with the club.
International career
Youth Team
He was part of the FIFA U-17 World Championship. He also played in the South American Youth Championship and the FIFA World Youth Championship.
Senior Team
Ronaldinho won the FIFA World Cup in 2002 by beating Germany to the title in the finals. He also helped the team to lift the 2005 Confederations Cup title.
Ronaldinho Awards
Campeonato Gaucho top scorer (1999)
FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball (1999)
FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe (1999)
South American Team of the Year (1999)
Trofeo EFE (2003–04)
FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005)
UEFA Team of the Year (2004, 2005, 2006)
World Soccer Magazine World Player of The Year (2004, 2005)
UEFA Club Forward of the Year (2004–05)
FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Ball (2005)
Ballon d'Or (2005)
Onze d'Or (2005)
FIFA World Player of the Year (2005, 2006)
FIFPro World XI (2005, 2006, 2007)
CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament top scorer (2000)
Bola de Prata (2000, 2011, 2012)
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2002)
Ligue 1 Goal of the Year (2003)
FIFA 100 (2004)
Don Balón Award (2003–04, 2005–06)
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year (2011, 2012)
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Fan's Player (2012)
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top assist provider (2012)
Bola de Ouro (2012)
Copa Libertadores top assist provider (2012, 2013)
FIFA Club World Cup top scorer (2013)
UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2005–06)
La Liga top assist provider (2005–06)
UEFA Champions League top assist provider (2005–06)
FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball (2006)
FIFA World Player of the Year Bronze award (2006)
Golden Foot (2009)
Sports Illustrated Team of the Decade (2009)
World Player of the Decade 2000s (2009)
Serie A top assist provider (2009–10)
South American Footballer of the Year (2013)
UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year
Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
AC Milan Hall of Fame
Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Silver): 2020
Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award (2021).