Kaká
Kaká
Real MadridReal Madrid
Kaká
Full Name: Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite
Date of Birth:22 Apr 1982 (Age 30)
Place of Birth:Brasilia
Nationality:Brazil
Height:186 cm.
Weight:73 Kg.
Position:Midfielder
Squad Number:8
More On :  Brazil, Kaká
Ricardo Kakà - Brazil (Getty Images)
Kaka was already a big star when Brazil arrived in Germany for the last World Cup, but with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Adriano sharing the spotlight with him, he didn't attract the same amount of attention he does now.

The biggest star of Dunga's team has a different background compared to most players of his country. Raised in a middle-class family with financial security, he was discovered by Sao Paulo in a school tournament at the age of eight.

Kaka's debut in the first team came in 2001, when he was 19. It was a dream debut, in the final of the Torneio Rio Sao Paulo. His team was losing 1-0 when he came on and scored two goals to give Sao Paulo the trophy.

After that, he established himself as the best player in the team and was called-up to the 2002 World Cup that was won by Brazil. Six months later, he would arrive in Milan to join the Rossoneri.

In the famous red and black shirt, Kaka turned himself into a star. He quickly became one of the fan favourites, and put himself in the history of the club by leading the campaign that got Milan the Champions League trophy in 2007. The performances were enough to give Kaka the FIFA World Player of the Year award and the famous Ballon d'Or.

His position as one of the most successful and talented players in the world has made him a target for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, and Kaka moved to the Santiago Bernabeu and became one of the 'Galacticos' in 2009. His biggest ambition, however, is leading Brazil to victory in a World Cup, a dream he will have a chance to fulfil in June.

Did You Know:

Kaka suffered a career-threatening accident in a swimming pool when he was 18. The player credits his recovery to God, and has renewed his
fervorous faith since the episode.

Honours

    * Revista Placar Bola de Ouro: 2002
    * Campeonato Brasileiro Bola de Prata (best player by position): 2002
    * CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2003
    * Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year: 2004, 2006, 2007
    * Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2004, 2007
    * UEFA Champions League Bronze Top scorer: 2005–06
    * UEFA Champions League Best Midfielder: 2005
    * UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2007,2009
    * FIFPro World XI: 2006, 2007, 2008
    * Pallone d'Argento: 2006–07
    * UEFA Champions League Top Scorer: 2006–07
    * UEFA Champions League Best Forward: 2006–07
    * UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2006-07
    * FIFPro World Player of the Year: 2007
    * Ballon d'Or: 2007
    * FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2007
    * Toyota Award: 2007
    * FIFA World Player of the Year: 2007
    * Onze d'Or: 2007
    * IFFHS World‘s Best Playmaker: 2007
    * IAAF Latin Sportsman of the Year: 2007
    * Time 100: 2008, 2009
    * Maracana Hall Of Fame: 2008
    * Samba d'Or: 2008
    * FIFA Team of the Year: 2008
    * FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball: 2009
    * FIFA Confederations Cup Best XI: 2009

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