How has soccer changed because of Ronaldinho?
Ronaldinho was the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Player of the Year in 2004. The Brazilian-born player is regarded as one of the best international players of his generation and has helped mold the sport of soccer in various ways.AttributesRonaldinho’s sheer ball skill was unmatched during his rise to fame. Quick feet and a fast pace allowed him to move past defenders with ease. He has influenced future players with his craftiness.EffectsRonaldinho signed for Futbol Club (FC) Barcelona in 2003. FC Barcelona was amidst a critical trophy drought until Ronaldinho arrived. He changed the soccer landscape when he brought FC Barcelona to victory again, winning the La Liga and Supercopa de España trophies in 2004-05.AwardsRonaldinho became a beacon of change in soccer by being honored twice in a row as the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005, with the first year recognizing his “pivotal role in the revitalisation of Barcelona,” according to World So
