On April 16, 2026, Netflix launched a three-episode documentary miniseries dedicated to Ronaldinho Gaúcho. The production offers exclusive access to the former player’s personal collection, with images never publicly released. Depoimentos from Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Roberto Carlos and other football idols are part of the material. The series was developed by Canal Azul and Trailer Films, with direction from Luis Ara.
Do neighborhood of Porto Alegre to the international stage
The miniseries follows Ronaldinho since his childhood in Porto Alegre, where he grew up alongside his brother and developed a passion for football. The first episode shows the house where the journey that would lead him to the Brazilian team and global success was born. The second episode covers the period after Copa’s 2002 Mundo, when the player consolidated his status as a global star. Imagens of training and matches illustrate the brightest phase of his career, lasting 50 to 57 minutes each episode.
The third episode not only celebrates the glories, but explores delicate moments in professional and personal life. The production avoids focusing exclusively on victories, including aspects less explored by traditional media. The content totals around three hours, offering a complete overview of the player’s trajectory.
Testemunhas privileged and unreleased material
- Imagens from personal collection never publicly displayed
- Depoimentos from Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and Roberto Carlos
- Participação of Carles Puyol, Gilberto Silva and technician Felipão
- Acesso exclusive to historical documents and visual materials
- Narração of Galvão Bueno in key moments of the series
Messi spoke about Ronaldinho’s influence on his career as Neymar Jr. shared perspectives on the idol’s legacy. Puyol, who faced the Brazilian in several European classics, contributed with observations about the style of play. Roberto Carlos and coach Felipão complete the list of interviewees, bringing different views on different phases of the player’s career.
Primeira production of trilogy about Brazilian football
The miniseries opens a sequence of three Netflix documentaries about the sport on Brasil. The second title, Tetra: Acreditar by Novo, arrives on May 7, 2026 and revisits Copa from Mundo from 1994 with never-before-seen footage. The third, Várzea: Onde Nasce or Futebol, premieres on June 8 and explores amateur football in São Paulo. Essa production line highlights stories that are born on the streets and span generations.
Elisa Chalfon, non-fiction leader at Netflix Brasil, reinforced the platform’s commitment to original narratives on the topic. The strategy seeks to connect different audiences through content that mixes sport and culture, consolidating the commitment to quality documentaries about national football.
Brazilian Produção and access on the platform
The co-production featured a Brazilian team in direction and executive production. Ricardo Aidar and Liz Reis worked alongside Luis Ara in leading the project. The result is an inside look at the career of one of the most skillful names in world football, capturing both moments of glory and personal challenges faced over the years. The documentary is now available to subscribers of the platform, allowing us to revisit moments that marked Brazilian sport and offering unprecedented perspectives on the life of Ronaldinho Gaúcho through privileged witnesses.