LEO NI SIKU YA KUZALIWA MWANASOKA RONADINHO, FAHAMU MAMBO YAKE MENGI USIYOYAJUA HAPA

 

BIRTHDAY March 21, 1980

BIRTHPLACE Brazil

AGE 34 years old

BIRTH SIGN Aries

ABOUT Attacking midfielder who became a star for the Brazilian national team after debuting in 1999; played for FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2008 and was named the 2004-05 FIFA World Player of the Year.

BEFORE FAME He was nicknamed El Gaucho at the age of 8 because he was smaller than most of his peers. When he was 13, he scored 23 goals in a 23–0 match.

TRIVIA FACT In 2005, he received international honors during the FIFA Confederations Cup and was also awarded with the Ballon d'Or.

FAMILY LIFE He became a father on February 25, 2005 when Brazilian dancer Janaina Mendes gave birth to their son. He named the child Joao after his late father.

ASSOCIATED WITH Soccer legend Pele included him on the FIFA 100 list, a compilation of the world's greatest players.