Where is Ronaldinho now? Inside the Brazilian star’s life today, years after leaving football and his Netflix documentary (Image via Getty)

ronaldinho Even years after he stopped playing, he is still one of the best-loved names in football. The Brazilian legend retired in 2018, but his life has been busy and full of attention. In April 2026, a new Netflix documentary, Ronaldinho: The One and Onlygave fans a fresh look at his journey both on and off the field. Today, Ronaldinho travels around the world, attending charity games and working on brand deals. He has an estimated net worth of around $90 million, which is made from football, endorsements and appearances. Even now, wherever he goes, fans gather to see his famous smile.But his story is not just about success. It also includes difficult moments like family loss, legal troubles and financial issues. The new documentary shows both sides of his life in a simple and honest manner.

Ronaldinho, whose full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Football was part of his daily life as his father and brother also played. But when he was just eight years old, his father João Moreira died in a tragic accident.Years later, Ronaldinho wrote in The Players’ Tribune, “You won’t feel the sadness immediately… but whenever you have the ball at your feet, dad will be with you.”That pain turned into inspiration. He began his professional career with Grêmio in 1998. Soon, he was noticed by European clubs. He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2001, but his real rise came after moving to Barcelona in 2003.At FC Barcelona, ​​he became a global star. He played alongside names like Lionel Messi and helped the team win the La Liga title and the Champions League in 2006. He also won the Ballon d’Or in 2005 and was twice named FIFA World Player of the Year. Later, he played for AC Milan and Brazilian clubs, including Atlético Mineiro, where he won the Copa Libertadores in 2013.On the international stage, Ronaldinho played a key role in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory. His famous free kick goal against England is still discussed today. Brazil defeated Germany 2–0 in the final.There were ups and downs in his life outside the field. He faced legal trouble in Paraguay in 2020 and had to deal with financial issues. Nevertheless, he remained close to football and his fans.Now, his son Joao Mendes is trying to follow in his path. Joao trained in Barcelona’s academy and later joined the youth systems of clubs such as Burnley and Hull City in England. Ronaldinho once said in an interview with RAC-1 in 2023, “Barcelona is part of life… With the arrival of my son, I will be more present than ever.”Today, football star Ronaldinho enjoys a quiet life but remains a global icon. His entire story is shared in his own voice in the Netflix documentary, which shows the man behind the magic.