Ronaldinho - The One and Only
Overview
This captivating documentary series explores the life of football legend Ronaldinho, tracing his journey from the modest neighborhoods of Porto Alegre to international superstardom. The program examines his unique playstyle that brought joy to fans while baffling elite defenders across the globe. Rather than merely recounting his greatest matches, this production takes a balanced look at his professional highs, difficult personal defeats, and the strange chapter that led to his imprisonment. It presents a deep study of a man who influenced a generation of players, highlighting the complex contradictions of his career.
Cast
Ronaldo
Ronaldinho Gaúcho
Frank Gerrish
Galvão Bueno
Lionel Messi
Carles Puyol
Roberto Carlos
Juliano Belletti
Fun Facts
- The docuseries serves as the marquee flagship project in Netflix’s major 2026 Brazilian soccer slate. Released alongside other original productions like Várzea: Onde Nasce o Futebol (The Root Of The Game) and USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory, Ronaldinho: The One and Only was developed to celebrate the street-born roots and infectious joy of Brazil’s jogo bonito (the beautiful game).
- Beyond standard match highlights, the production team secured exclusive access to Ronaldinho's current private life alongside a trove of previously unreleased archival videos. The series contrasts rare home footage of his early childhood playing futsal and dirt-field soccer in Porto Alegre with intimate off-the-pitch footage from his peak years at Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, and AC Milan.