Messi's teacher, Neymar's Idol, the rival that most surprised Zinedine Zidane, Kaka's role model, Eden Hazard's inspiration, Sergio Ramos' nightmare, Philippe Couthino role model, Dybala's favorite figure, the teammate that most amazed Javier Saviola, the partner of Ronaldo Nazario, Samuel Eto'o, the most special Footballer of all time according to Deco, the Footballer Paul Scholes always wanted to play with, the opponent who most astonished Frank Lampard and the Magician who smiled everytime.

Joy, however is much easier to measure, it's neither black nor white, you either bring Joy or not. Ronaldinho did to millions of fans around the world and across the ages. He transcended rivalry, brought opponents on their feets in standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabeau, he achieved the Happiness he set out for when he first laced a pair of boots up. He may not have realized it at that time but the Happiness he experienced came from himself; he was the joy, as the verb.

That was Ronaldinho, he would stand tall alongside his illustrious peers as the greatest Ronaldo to have ever played the game. Indeed if greatness is measured in joy and skills, perhaps this Ronaldo would top the others!

Happy Birthday to Ronaldo de Assis Moreira better known to you, I and the entire world as Ronaldinho Gaucho, the South America equivalent of Austin Jay Jay Okocha!