Ronald Barcellos Arantes (born 2 March 2002), known as Ronald Barcellos or just Ronald, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ronald Barcellos Arantes | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Belford Roxo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2020 | Flamengo | ||
| 2021 | Fortaleza | ||
| 2021–2022 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Grêmio | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Caxias (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Ypiranga-RS (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Portimonense | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Central Coast Mariners (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024 | |||
Career
editEarly career
editBorn in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Ronald joined the youth sides of Flamengo in July 2019, after impressing in the Taça das Favelas, a tournament which intends to help people from the favelas to receive opportunities in professional football.[1] On 26 January 2021, after featuring sparingly with the under-20s, he moved to Fortaleza on a two-year deal.[2]
After citing homesickness, Ronald left Fortaleza, but signed for Grêmio on 10 June 2021, also for the under-20 squad.[3]
Grêmio and loans
editOn 22 November 2022, after finishing his formation, Ronald was loaned to Caxias for the 2023 season.[4] He made his senior debut with the latter on 26 January 2023, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Gaúcho away draw against São José-RS.
Ronald was a regular starter for Caxias during the 2023 Gauchão, as they lost the finals to his parent club Grêmio. He returned to the Tricolor in April 2023,[5] but was announced on loan at Série C side Ypiranga-RS on 6 July.[6]
Portimonense
editOn 29 August 2023, after just one unused substitute appearance for Ypiranga, Grêmio announced Ronald's transfer to Portuguese Primeira Liga side Portimonense.[7] In his first months at the club, however, he only featured for the under-23 team.
Loan to Central Coast Mariners
editBarcellos signed with the Central Coast Mariners on loan on 21 January 2024.[8] He made his debut the following week against Brisbane Roar in a 2–0 victory.[9]
On 22 February 2024, Barcellos scored the winning goal in extra time against Macarthur FC in the 2023–24 AFC Cup Zonal Final at Campbelltown Stadium, scoring in the 120th minute.[10] It was his first goal for the club, in his seventh appearance in all competitions. Three days later, playing in a league match against Melbourne Victory, Barcellos was substituted onto the pitch in the 95th minute, and received a red card in the 97th with his first involvement,[11] capping off an eventful week.
Barcellos was part of the Mariners' Championship, Premiership and AFC Cup winning 2023-24 season.[12][13][14]
Honours
editCentral Coast Mariners
- A-League Men Championship: 2023-24
- A-League Men Premiership: 2023–24
- AFC Cup: 2023–24
Personal life
editRonald's mother Débora died in May 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the disease.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Flamengo chama artilheiro da Taça das Favelas para teste na base e oferece contrato" [Flamengo call up top scorer of the Taça das Favelas for trial in the youth setup and offer contract] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Fortaleza acerta com atacante Ronald, craque da Taça das Favelas 2019, para o time Sub-20" [Fortaleza sign forward Ronald, best player of the 2019 Taça das Favelas, for the under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Fortaleza EC. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Mercado da bola: Lembra dele? Ex-Flamengo, craque da Taça das Favelas assina com o Grêmio" [Transfer market: Remember him? Formerly of Flamengo, best player of the Taça das Favelas signs with Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Torcedores.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Grêmio empresta destaque da Taça das Favelas 2019, jovem atacante e volante ao Caxias" [Grêmio loan spotlight of the 2019 Taça das Favelas, young forward and defensive midfielder to Caxias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Grêmio terá retorno de dupla de atacantes que estava emprestada ao Caxias" [Grêmio will have the return of duo of forward who were on loan at Caxias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Ronald Barcellos reforça o ataque verde e amarelo" [Ronald Barcellos bolsters the green-and-yellow attack] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Ypiranga FC. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Grêmio comunica a transferência do atleta Ronald Barcellos" [Grêmio announce the transfer of athlete Ronald Barcellos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "MARINERS SIGN BRAZILIAN FORWARD RONALD BARCELLOS ON LOAN FROM PORTIMONENSE". Central Coast Mariners. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Clarke, George. "Mariners beat Roar 2–0 to continue impressive ALM run". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Barcellos' late strike sends Mariners through". Asian Football Confederation. 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners – Extended Highlights Isuzu UTE A-League 2023-24 Round 18". keepup.com.au. 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United". ABC News (Australia). 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup". ABC News (Australia). 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Mariners defeat Victory in inspirational Grand Final showdown". Coast Community News. 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Mãe de Ronald, do Flamengo e destaque da Taça das Favelas, morre com suspeita de COVID-19" [Mother of Ronald, from Flamengo and spotlight of the Taça das Favelas, dies with suspicion of COVID-19] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
External links
edit- Ronald Barcellos at Soccerway
