Ronald Cardoso Falkoski
# Ronald Cardoso Falkoski

Ronald Cardoso Falkoski (born 11 February 2003), known as Ronald Falkoski or just Ronald, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Grêmio.

## Club career

Born in Santo Antônio da Patrulha, Rio Grande do Sul, Ronald joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2010, aged seven. On 8 June 2021, he renewed his contract with the club until December 2025.

On 29 April 2023, Ronald was promoted to Grêmio's first team. He made his senior – and Série A – debut on 22 July, starting and scoring the winner in a 1–0 home success over Atlético Mineiro.

## International career

In December 2022, Ronald was called up to the Brazil under-20 team by manager Ramon Menezes for the 2023 South American U-20 Championship, where he was mainly a backup option as the team were crowned champions. On 1 May 2023, he was also called up to the year's FIFA U-20 World Cup, being used more sparingly.

## Career statistics

    As of 25 July 2023

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | State League | State League | National Cup | National Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Grêmio | 2023 | Série A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |

## Honours

### Club

Grêmio

* Campeonato Gaúcho: 2023

### International

Brazil U20

* South American U-20 Championship: 2023
