Ronald Barcellos

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Barcellosand the second or paternal family name is Arantes.

Ronald Barcellos

Personal information
Full name	Ronald Barcellos Arantes
Date of birth	(2002-03-02) 2 March 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Belford Roxo, Brazil
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Central Coast Mariners (on loan from Portimonense)
Number	22
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–	Portimonense	0	(0)
2024–	→ Central Coast Mariners (loan)	9	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 April 2024

Ronald Barcellos Arantes (born 2 March 2002), known as Ronald Barcellos or just Ronald, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, on loan from Portuguese club Portimonense.

Career

Early career

Born 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

On 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

On 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

Ronald 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, Ronald 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.

Personal life

Ronald's mother Débora died in May 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the disease. ^[12]

References

1. "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.
2. "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.
3. "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.
4. "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.
5. "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.
6. "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.
7. "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.
8. "MARINERS SIGN BRAZILIAN FORWARD RONALD BARCELLOS ON LOAN FROM PORTIMONENSE". Central Coast Mariners. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
9. Clarke, George. "Mariners beat Roar 2–0 to continue impressive ALM run". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
10. "Barcellos' late strike sends Mariners through". Asian Football Confederation. 22 February 2024.
11. "Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners – Extended Highlights Isuzu UTE A-League 2023-24 Round 18". keepup.com.au. 25 February 2024.
12. "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

• Ronald Barcellos at Soccerway