Some of them you’ve seen on TV, in movies or playing your favorite sport on the field; the others are in government or caring for sick children in Uganda, and you’ve never heard of them…but they are the Generation-Y “twenty-somethings.” We try to honor the notable, famous and inspirational characters of our generation here, to share their accomplishments and their stories.

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira: Brazilian Footballer

Ronaldinho, Portuguese for “Little Ronaldo,” was first given the nickname Ronaldinho because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches. Following in the footsteps of his brother Ronnie, Ronaldo joined the Gremio’s footballing school and made the first team in 1997, heralded as one of the best young hopes in Brazilian football.

Despite his career low with his exit from Barcelona and his difficult adaptation to Italian soccer, he is still considered a great example of the Brazilian “jogo bonito” (colorful play) brand of soccer and is enormously talented.

Ronaldinho became a father on 25 February 2005 with Brazilian dancer Janaína Mendes who gave birth to their son, João named after Ronaldinho’s late father.

References and More Information:
ESPN
Ronaldinho Fan Site
Wikipedia