Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho's peak brilliance earned him two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a 2005 Ballon d'Or, making him the most naturally gifted player of his era. He led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup and transformed Barcelona, winning two La Liga titles and the 2006 Champions League with a flamboyant, joyful style of play that made him the sport's biggest individual draw for several years. That audacity — captured by his famous 2005 Clásico solo goal — earned him a standing ovation from Real Madrid's own fans at the Bernabéu, a rare tribute paid to an opposing player.