Ronaldinho Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Ronaldinho’s full birth name?
A. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
B. Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima
C. Ronaldo de Souza
D. Roberto de Assis Moreira
Answer: A. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Q2. In which Brazilian city was Ronaldinho born on 21 March 1980?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Porto Alegre
C. Sao Paulo
D. Belo Horizonte
Answer: B. Porto Alegre
Q3. Why was he nicknamed “Ronaldinho” (Little Ronaldo) as a child?
A. He was the youngest and smallest player in his youth teams
B. He idolised Ronaldo Nazario
C. His brother gave him the name
D. It was his father’s nickname
Answer: A. He was the youngest and smallest player in his youth teams
Q4. At what age did Ronaldinho score all 23 goals in a single youth match (23–0 victory)?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 13
D. 17
Answer: C. 13
Q5. Which club did Ronaldinho join as a youth player in 1987 and make his senior debut with in 1998?
A. Flamengo
B. Gremio
C. Internacional
D. Santos
Answer: B. Gremio
Q6. In which youth tournament did Ronaldinho help Brazil win the title in 1997 and earn the Bronze Ball?
A. FIFA U-20 World Cup
B. CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament
C. Copa America
D. FIFA U-17 World Cup
Answer: D. FIFA U-17 World Cup
Q7. For which European club did Ronaldinho sign his first professional contract abroad in 2001?
A. Paris Saint-Germain
B. FC Barcelona
C. AC Milan
D. Real Madrid
Answer: A. Paris Saint-Germain
Q8. Which legendary move associated with Ronaldinho originated from his early love of futsal?
A. The bicycle kick
B. The elastico (flip-flap)
C. The no-look pass
D. The knuckleball free-kick
Answer: B. The elastico (flip-flap)
Q9. In which year did Ronaldinho join FC Barcelona for approximately €30 million?
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2008
Answer: C. 2003
Q10. What historic achievement did Ronaldinho accomplish at the Santiago Bernabeu in November 2005?
A. He scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid
B. He received a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans after scoring twice
C. He assisted all three Barcelona goals
D. He was sent off in an El Clasico
Answer: B. He received a standing ovation from Real Madrid fans after scoring twice
Q11. In which season did Ronaldinho help Barcelona win both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League?
A. 2003–04
B. 2004–05
C. 2005–06
D. 2006–07
Answer: C. 2005–06
Q12. Who did Ronaldinho assist for their very first Barcelona goal in May 2005?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Samuel Eto’o
C. Deco
D. Xavi
Answer: A. Lionel Messi
Q13. What spectacular goal did Ronaldinho score against Villarreal in November 2006?
A. A 40-yard free-kick
B. A penalty chipped over the keeper
C. A no-look volley
D. A bicycle kick
Answer: D. A bicycle kick
Q14. In which year did Ronaldinho win the Ballon d’Or?
A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2007
Answer: B. 2005
Q15. How many times was Ronaldinho named FIFA World Player of the Year?
A. Twice (2004 and 2005)
B. Once (2005)
C. Three times
D. Never
Answer: A. Twice (2004 and 2005)
Q16. Which iconic free-kick did Ronaldinho score in the 2002 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against England?
A. A 25-yard curling shot
B. A penalty in the final
C. A 35+ yard looping free-kick over David Seaman
D. A header from a corner
Answer: C. A 35+ yard looping free-kick over David Seaman
Q17. In which FIFA tournament did an 18-year-old Ronaldinho score 6 goals, including a hat-trick, win the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe, despite Brazil finishing as runners-up?
A. 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
B. 1999 Copa America
C. 2002 FIFA World Cup
D. 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
Answer: A. 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
Q18. With which Brazilian club did Ronaldinho win the 2013 Copa Libertadores (scoring 4 goals and providing 8 assists in the campaign)?
A. Flamengo
B. Atletico Mineiro
C. Fluminense
D. Grêmio
Answer: B. Atletico Mineiro
Q19. Ronaldinho captained Brazil to a bronze medal at which Olympic Games?
A. 2000 Sydney
B. 2004 Athens
C. 2008 Beijing
D. 2012 London
Answer: C. 2008 Beijing
Q20. What unique combination of major trophies makes Ronaldinho the only player in history to have achieved this feat?
A. World Cup + Ballon d’Or + Copa Libertadores
B. World Cup, Copa América, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and Ballon d’Or
C. Champions League + Serie A + La Liga
D. Three Ballon d’Or wins
Answer: B. World Cup, Copa América, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and Ballon d’Or
Q21. For which Mexican club did Ronaldinho play in 2014–15 and receive a standing ovation after scoring twice against America?
A. Monterrey
B. Tigres
C. Queretaro
D. Guadalajara
Answer: C. Queretaro
Q22. When did Ronaldinho officially announce his retirement from professional football?
A. January 2018
B. January 2016
C. December 2015
D. July 2017
Answer: A. January 2018
Q23. Ronaldinho’s son, born in February 2005, is named after his late grandfather. What is the son’s name?
A. Roberto
B. Joao Mendes
C. Ronaldo
D. Assis
Answer: B. Joao Mendes
Q24. Which club did Ronaldinho re-join as a global ambassador in 2017?
A. AC Milan
B. Paris Saint-Germain
C. FC Barcelona
D. Atletico Mineiro
Answer: C. FC Barcelona
Q25. What was Ronaldinho’s primary playing position during his peak years at Barcelona?
A. Central striker
B. Right winger
C. Defensive midfielder
D. Attacking midfielder / inverted left winger
Answer: D. Attacking midfielder / inverted left winger