Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho is the most commercially
valuable soccer player in the world, followed by England
internationals David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, a study of brand value
said on Thursday.

Consultancy BBDO Germany estimated Ronaldinho's brand was worth 47
million euros (32.6 million pounds) followed by Beckham's at 44.9
million euros and Rooney's at 43.7 million euros.

Beckham's Brazilian team mate, Ronaldo, came seventh in the list while
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