Kaká

Brazilian former attacking midfielder, 2002 World Cup winner, Ballon d'Or 2007.

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (born 22 April 1982), commonly known as Kaká or Ricardo Kaká, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Kaká was known for his explosive pace, dribbling, passing, and goalscoring, and is considered one of the greatest players of all time. With success for both club and country, he is one of the eleven players to win the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or.

Quick Facts

Primary position: Attacking Midfielder; Second Striker
National team debut era: 2002 FIFA World Cup
Major honour: FIFA World Cup Winner (2002)

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Background

Kaká made his debut for Brazil's national football team in 2002 and was selected for the 2002 FIFA World Cup squad, which won the tournament that year. He also played in the 2006 World Cup, alongside other veterans like Ronaldo, Adriano, and Ronaldinho. He made his final World Cup appearance in 2010. He was also a member of Brazil's 2005 and 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup-winning squads, winning the Golden Ball in 2009 as the tournament's best player.

Did You Know?

Kaká was the first sportsperson to amass 10 million followers on Twitter.
He became the youngest ambassador of the UN World Food Programme in 2004.
Time named him one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2008 and 2009.
His younger brother Digão and cousin Eduardo Delani are also professional footballers.