Ronald Falkoski Explained

Ronald
Fullname:Ronald Cardoso Falkoski
Birth Date:11 February 2003
Birth Place:Santo Antônio da Patrulha, Brazil
Height:1.86m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Grêmio
Clubnumber:35
Youthyears1:2010–2023
Youthclubs1:Grêmio
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Grêmio
Caps1:10
Goals1:1
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalteam2:Brazil U23
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:2
Club-Update:18:40, 25 January 2024 (UTC)

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

Club career

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

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

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grêmio2023Série A1010000101
20240000000000
Career total10100000000101

Honours

Club

Grêmio

2023, 2024

International

Brazil U20

2023

Brasil U23

2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Evaristo recebe com festa Ronald Falkoski, atleta do Grêmio. Evaristo host a party with Ronald Falkoski, Grêmio athlete. 2M Notícias. pt-BR. 2 March 2023. 25 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Grêmio renova com dois atletas da equipe sub-20. Grêmio renew with two athletes from the under-20 team. Esporte News Mundo. pt-BR. 8 June 2021. 25 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Atleta Ronald Falkoski passa a integrar o elenco principal do Grêmio. Athlete Ronald Falkoski is now a part of the first team of Grêmio. Grêmio FBPA. pt-BR. 29 April 2023. 25 July 2023.
  4. Web site: 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". ge. pt-BR. 23 July 2023. 25 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Polônia entra em contato e monitora jovem do Grêmio para seleção. www.bol.uol.com.br.
  6. Web site: 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. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 9 December 2022. 25 July 2023.
  7. Web site: 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". Gaúcha ZH. pt-BR. 1 May 2023. 25 July 2023.