Ronald Cardoso Falkoski (born 11 February 2003), known as Ronald, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Grêmio.

Ronald
Personal information
Full name Ronald Cardoso Falkoski
Date of birth (2003-02-11) 11 February 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Santo Antônio da Patrulha, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Grêmio
Number 35
Youth career
2010–2023 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Grêmio 10 (1)
International career
2023 Brazil U20 14 (3)
2023 Brazil U23 5 (2)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
South American U-20 Championship
Winner 2023 Colombia
Pan American Games
Winner 2023 Santiago
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:40, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in Santo Antônio da Patrulha, Rio Grande do Sul,[1] Ronald joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2010, aged seven. On 8 June 2021, he renewed his contract with the club until December 2025.[2]

On 29 April 2023, Ronald was promoted to Grêmio's first team.[3] He made his senior – and Série A – debut on 22 July, starting and scoring the winner in a 1–0 home success over Atlético Mineiro.[4]

International career

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Born in Brazil, Ronald is of Polish descent and had been scouted by the Polish Football Association about the possibility of playing for them.[5] In December 2022, Ronald was called up to the Brazil under-20 team by manager Ramon Menezes for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship,[6] where he was mainly a backup option as the team were crowned champions. On 1 May 2023, he was also called up to the year's FIFA U-20 World Cup,[7] being used more sparingly.

Career statistics

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As of 25 January 2024[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2023 Série A 10 1 0 0 0 0 10 1
2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1

Honours

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Club

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Grêmio

International

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Brazil U20

Brasil U23

References

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  1. ^ "Evaristo recebe com festa Ronald Falkoski, atleta do Grêmio" [Evaristo host a party with Ronald Falkoski, Grêmio athlete] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2M Notícias. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Grêmio renova com dois atletas da equipe sub-20" [Grêmio renew with two athletes from the under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Esporte News Mundo. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Atleta Ronald Falkoski passa a integrar o elenco principal do Grêmio" [Athlete Ronald Falkoski is now a part of the first team of Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Jovem de 20 anos tem "estreia dos sonhos" no Grêmio com gol e vitória: "Nunca imaginei"" [2--year-old youngster has "dream debut" at Grêmio with goal and win: "I have never imagined"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Polônia entra em contato e monitora jovem do Grêmio para seleção". www.bol.uol.com.br.
  6. ^ "Conheça mais sobre Ronald, volante do Grêmio convocado para a Seleção sub-20" [Know more about Ronald, Grêmio defensive midfielder called up to the under-20 national team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Volante do Grêmio, Ronald comemora convocação para o Mundial Sub-20: "Mais um sonho que se realiza"" [Grêmio defensive midfielder, Ronald celebrates call-up to the U-20 World Cup: "Another dream fulfilled"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  8. ^ Ronald at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
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  • Ronald profile at the Grêmio's official website (in Brazilian Portuguese)