Top 10 midfielders of all time

Modified Aug 29, 2020 06:47 GMT

#4 Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho gave us innumerable moments of joy on the football pitch

The first step towards Barcelona’s dominance of modern football was achieved with the signing of Ronaldinho. One of the most skilled players ever to play the game, Ronaldinho’s signing in 2003 ushered in a new era of dominance for Barcelona.

The legendary Brazilian redefined how football was played and made everyone fall in love with the game. Blessed with immense technical skills, dribbling and creativity, Ronaldinho’s presence on the pitch always provided a bagful of goals, assists and crafty skills.

Quite easily one of the most popular players in the early 2000s, Ronaldinho won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2004 and 2005 and also won a host of other individual accolades in his stellar career. A true Brazil and Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho made the game a joy to watch.

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