Netflix is kicking off a busy summer of soccer early with the release of a new documentary series on one of the greatest players of all time.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only follows the life and career of the Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo de Assis Moreira — known simply as Ronaldinho — tracking his journey from young prodigy to global sports icon.
Premiering April 16, the three-part documentary features exclusive access to Ronaldinho’s private life and never-before-seen archival footage, revisiting the victories and defeats throughout his career, on and off the pitch.
One of the most decorated and revered soccer stars in the world, Ronaldinho is the only player to win a World Cup, a Copa América, a Confederations Cup, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores, and a Ballon d’Or.
Ronaldinho’s storied career includes unparalleled success with the Brazilian national team and clubs Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, Flamengo, and Atlético Mineiro, among others.
Beyond the exclusive access to Ronaldinho, the documentary series features interviews and testimonials from global soccer icons such as Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Roberto Carlos, Carles Puyol, and Galvão Bueno.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only is a co-production by Canal Azul and Trailer Films, directed by Luis Ara, who also serves as executive producer alongside Ricardo Aidar and Liz Reis. Ara also directed, wrote, and produced the upcoming documentary USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory, the story of Brazil’s fourth World Cup title won in 1994.
The critically acclaimed sports documentary series UNTOLD recently expanded its borders to highlight the world of English soccer through the stories of unlikely Premier League legend Jamie Vardy, Liverpool’s miraculous 2005 Champions League–winning team, and controversial professional player turned actor Vinnie Jones.
Additional soccer content on Netflix includes Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team, which documents the squad’s effort to win the 2023 title; the Emmy-nominated Beckham; Captains of the World, a José Mourinho episode of The Playbook; and Vini Jr.
Netflix will exclusively broadcast the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States and Canada for the 2027 and 2031 tournaments.
