Ronny
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Ronny Heberson Furtado de Araújo, simply Ronny (born 11 May 1986 in Fortaleza
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Hertha BSC in Germany
. He plays as a left defender, his main asset being his shooting power.
, playing for three seasons, and establishing himself as a promising player. After his contract ended in July 2006, clubs such as Manchester City
, PSV Eindhoven, Paris Saint-Germain FC and Sporting fought for his signature, with the Lions signing the young talent.
Since joining Sporting, Ronny struggled to gain first-choice status: in 2006–07, he battled with internationals Marco Caneira
and Rodrigo Tello
, finishing with 12 league appearances, although he would score a memorable goal in an 88th minute 1–0 away win at Figueira da Foz
against Associação Naval 1º de Maio
, on 26 November 2006: his free-kick
was measured at 210.9 km/h (131.82 mph), the fastest ever. From video footage, the shot is so powerful that it is very difficult to distinguish the ball in mid-flight. Unsurprisingly, Naval's goalkeeper Pedro Taborda
barely had a chance to react at all.
In 2007–08, Ronny started the season as starter but, with the arrival on loan, from A.C. Milan
, in January, of Leandro Grimi
, the Brazilian lost his position, appearing just six times in his third year. For 2009–10, only being third or fourth-choice at Sporting, he was loaned to U.D. Leiria, freshly returned to the top division
.
second division
club Hertha BSC, where his older brother Raffael was also playing. He made his Bundesliga
debut on 17 September 2011, replacing Patrick Ebert
in the last minutes of a 2–2 home draw against FC Augsburg
.
Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Hertha BSC in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. He plays as a left defender, his main asset being his shooting power.
Early years / Sporting
Ronny began his career at Brazilian giants Sport Club Corinthians PaulistaSport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
, playing for three seasons, and establishing himself as a promising player. After his contract ended in July 2006, clubs such as Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
, PSV Eindhoven, Paris Saint-Germain FC and Sporting fought for his signature, with the Lions signing the young talent.
Since joining Sporting, Ronny struggled to gain first-choice status: in 2006–07, he battled with internationals Marco Caneira
Marco Caneira
Marco António Simões Caneira is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Videoton FC in Hungary. He preferably plays as a central defender, but is equally at ease on the right or the left flank....
and Rodrigo Tello
Rodrigo Tello
Rodrigo Álvaro Tello Valenzuela is a Chilean footballer who plays with Eskişehirspor in Turkey.Left-footed, he usually operates as a left midfielder, but can also appear in the middle, and as an offensive left back...
, finishing with 12 league appearances, although he would score a memorable goal in an 88th minute 1–0 away win at Figueira da Foz
Figueira da Foz
Figueira da Foz , also known as Figueira for short, is a municipality in the Coimbra District, in Portugal. It is located at the mouth of the Mondego River, 40 km west of Coimbra, and sheltered by hills ....
against Associação Naval 1º de Maio
Associação Naval 1º de Maio
Associação Naval 1º de Maio, commonly known as Naval, is a Portuguese football club based in Figueira da Foz, Coimbra District. Founded on 1 May 1893, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa, with a capacity for 12,630 spectators.Naval is...
, on 26 November 2006: his free-kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
was measured at 210.9 km/h (131.82 mph), the fastest ever. From video footage, the shot is so powerful that it is very difficult to distinguish the ball in mid-flight. Unsurprisingly, Naval's goalkeeper Pedro Taborda
Pedro Taborda
Pedro Manuel Taborda Moreira is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Associação Naval 1º de Maio as a goalkeeper.-External links:* **...
barely had a chance to react at all.
In 2007–08, Ronny started the season as starter but, with the arrival on loan, from A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, in January, of Leandro Grimi
Leandro Grimi
Leandro Damián Marcelo Grimi is an Argentine footballer who plays for K.R.C. Genk in Belgium on loan from Sporting Clube de Portugal, as a left defender...
, the Brazilian lost his position, appearing just six times in his third year. For 2009–10, only being third or fourth-choice at Sporting, he was loaned to U.D. Leiria, freshly returned to the top division
2008–09 Liga de Honra
The 2008–09 Liga de Honra season is the nineteenth since its establishment. Trofense are the defending champions.-Teams promoted to Liga de Honra:*Oliveirense*Sporting Covilhã-League table:-Summary:...
.
Hertha
At the end of the loan, after helping Leiria stay up whilst contributing with three goals, Ronny transferred to GermanGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
club Hertha BSC, where his older brother Raffael was also playing. He made his Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
debut on 17 September 2011, replacing Patrick Ebert
Patrick Ebert
Patrick Ebert is a German professional footballer who plays for Hertha BSC.-Career:Ebert began his career playing for TuS Gaarden. After a brief stint with TSV Russee, he transferred to Hertha BSC in 1998. Since the 2006–07 season, Ebert has been part of Hertha's first team...
in the last minutes of a 2–2 home draw against FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg is a German football club based in Augsburg, Bavaria. The team was founded as Fußball-Klub Alemania Augsburg in 1907 and played as BC Augsburg from 1921 to 1969....
.