Neymar is more talented than Ronaldinho Gaucho!

When you hear the name Ronaldinho, what comes to mind? Magic. Smiles. Samba. Goat status?

Well, let’s talk.
Because the truth about Ronaldinho is deeper than what the media sold us.

There’s no denying Ronaldinho was a joy to watch. A showman. A street baller turned global sensation. But if we’re being brutally honest, the media hyped him up to near mythical levels — the same way they did with David Beckham. Style over substance? Sometimes, yes.

Ronaldinho wasn’t just a footballer. He was a brand. A poster boy.
👉 Did you know his Nike “Crossbar” video was the first video ever to hit 1 million views on YouTube? Not a game. Not a goal. A commercial.

He was built for the camera. But was he built for greatness?

Let’s look at his numbers during his Barcelona peak.

Ronaldinho at Barça:
210 appearances – 95 goals – 69 assists

Now compare that to Neymar — another flashy Brazilian.

Neymar at Barça:
186 appearances – 105 goals – 76 assists

🤯 Neymar beats him in all major areas — and in fewer games. Even when it comes to dribble success, Neymar edges it. So the question is:
If Ronaldinho is a GOAT, what does that make Neymar?

Ronaldinho won the Ballon d’Or in 2005. And yes, he was part of Brazil’s iconic 2002 World Cup squad. But let’s not forget — that was Ronaldo’s World Cup. That was Rivaldo’s moment too.

Ronaldinho had his spark. But was he carrying the team? No.
Was he consistently dominant for years like Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane or Henry? Again… no.

Ronaldinho was good. Entertaining. Charismatic.
But was he top 5 of all time? That’s media nostalgia talking.

If I’m being real!
Thierry Henry was more complete, more consistent, and more decisive than Ronaldinho ever was.
And that’s not hate — it’s football IQ.