Ronaldinho, the retired Brazilian football icon, has an estimated net worth of $90 million in 2026, reflecting his legendary career and global influence.
Ronaldinho, whose full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) player with a net worth of $90 million. Once hailed as the finest soccer player worldwide, he secured the World Player of the Year title twice, in 2004 and 2005. Additionally, he was part of Brazil’s victorious 2002 World Cup squad alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo. His rise to fame occurred during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He launched his professional journey at Grêmio before venturing to Europe, where he joined Paris Saint-Germain. His peak years were spent at Barcelona (2003-2008), where he claimed two La Liga championships and the UEFA Champions League, dazzling fans with his exceptional dribbling, creativity, and exuberant playing style. Ronaldinho earned the FIFA World Player of the Year award on two occasions (2004, 2005) and received the Ballon d'Or in 2005. Representing Brazil, he lifted the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2005 Confederations Cup trophy. Following his Barcelona stint, he played for AC Milan, helping the team win Serie A in 2011. He later returned to Brazil, representing Flamengo, Atlético Mineiro—which included winning the Copa Libertadores—and briefly Querétaro in Mexico before retiring in 2015. Born Ronaldo de Assis Moreira in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Ronaldinho excelled as an attacking midfielder and forward. He developed his skills in Grêmio’s youth system, where his outstanding athleticism enabled him to score goals frequently. Adorned in the iconic number 10 jersey, he debuted for Brazil’s first team in 1997 at just 17 years old, earning the reputation as "Brazil’s best young hope." From 1998 to 2001, he played for Grêmio’s senior squad, netting 21 goals in 52 matches. Ronaldinho then played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2001 to 2003, scoring 17 goals in 55 appearances. At Barcelona from 2003 to 2008, he found the net 70 times in 145 games. His time at Milan from 2008 to 2011 saw him score 20 goals in 76 matches. He later played for Flamengo from 2011 to 2012, netting 15 goals in 33 matches, followed by Atlético Mineiro from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed 16 goals in 48 games. His final professional stint was with Querétaro from 2014 to 2015, before concluding his career with Fluminense in 2015. He was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2005 and became renowned for his extraordinary dribbling prowess and free-kick mastery. Ronaldinho’s earnings skyrocketed after the 2003-2004 season when he transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona, where he received $10 million annually. In 2008, he moved to AC Milan, earning $9 million per year over three seasons. In 2006, the same year he claimed the Ballon d'Or, Ronaldinho amassed $20 million from endorsement deals alone. His total income that year reached $26 million. A longtime face of Coca-Cola, his sponsorship ended in 2014 after he was photographed drinking Pepsi, resulting in a loss of $700,000 annually. He maintained long-term partnerships with brands like Nike, EA, and over a dozen smaller companies, including mobile phone brands and energy drink labels. He graced the cover of EA’s FIFA Football five times. With over 50 million followers on Instagram (exceeding 100 million across all platforms), he commands fees exceeding $250,000 for a single promotional post or personal appearance. Ronaldinho boasts an extravagant car collection featuring numerous luxury vehicles. His most prized possessions include a Lamborghini Aventador, a Porsche Carrera S, a Ferrari 458, a Bugatti Veyron, a Hummer H2, and an Audi R8. He owns multiple properties worldwide, with notable residences in Greece, Barcelona, Florida, Brazil, and Lake Como, Italy. In July 2019, Spanish and Brazilian authorities seized Ronaldinho’s passports due to unpaid taxes. In March 2020, he was arrested in Paraguay for possessing a counterfeit Paraguayan passport. Held in Asunción, the capital, he was visiting to promote a children’s book and support charitable causes for underprivileged youth. © 2026 Celebrity Net Worth / All Rights Reserved