Bangkok United has created a stir in Thai football after announcing the signing of Rivaldinho, son of Rivaldo, the legendary Brazilian World Cup champion, to boost their attacking line for the second half of the season.
On 6 Jan 2026 GMT+7, True Bangkok United caused a sensation in Thai football by officially signing Rivaldinho, a Brazilian forward, to strengthen their attack ahead of the second leg of the 2025/26 season.
The 30-year-old striker is the son of Rivaldo, the 1999 Ballon d'Or winner and legendary Barcelona and Brazil national team player who won the 2002 World Cup. Standing 187 centimeters tall, he has played professionally across several continents, including South America, Europe, and Asia.
Rivaldinho began his football journey in his homeland with Moji Mirim in Brazil's league before gaining experience in Europe, playing in Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, and Poland. In 2025, he started his Asian career with Qingdao Red Lions, a Chinese second-division team, before deciding to take on a new challenge with the True Bangkok United squad.
Rivaldinho is a forward known for his physical strength, aerial ability, ball control, and finishing in the penalty area. He troubles opposing defenses with his sharp positioning and precise attacking runs.
The arrival of this World Cup champion's son will add options in attack, bring new dimensions to the offense, and raise the intensity for True Bangkok United as they pursue success in the second half of the season and compete in all tournaments they enter.
