Ronaldinho's Ballon d'Or Era 2005-2006
Ronaldinho's 2005 Ballon d'Or: a highlight of Barcelona's golden era.
Ronaldinho won the Ballon d'Or in 2005, recognizing his performances for Barcelona and Brazil.
Quick Facts
- Role:
- Playmaker; Forward
- Peak achievement:
- 2005 Ballon d'Or Winner & 2006 UEFA Champions League Champion
- Manager during era:
- Frank Rijkaard
- Key rivalry:
- El Clásico (Real Madrid)
- Status:
- Retired Legend
Lore & Background
The Ballon d'Or is an annual award presented by France Football since 1956. Ronaldinho's 2005 win came during a period when the award was based on calendar-year performance and voting by journalists.
Reader's Guide
The Ballon d'Or is awarded based on individual performances, team performances, and class and fair play. Ronaldinho's 2005 win is one of many in Barcelona's history; the club has produced twelve Ballon d'Or winners overall.
Did You Know?
- Lionel Messi holds the record for most Ballon d'Or wins with eight.
- The Ballon d'Or was originally only for European players until 1995.
- Between 2010 and 2015, the award was merged with FIFA's award to create the FIFA Ballon d'Or.
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