Ricardo Kaká, another promising youngster, was born on 22 nd Arpril, 1982. Kaká is the nickname given to Ricardo. This name was given to him by his brother Rodrigo, who used to call him “caca” because of his inability to pronounce Ricardo. He is now often called “Ricky Kaká” by the European Media. Kaká is a member of an association called Atletas de Crist, meaning Athletes of Christ. He is still very much into religion and sees faith to be the decided of fate. He sometimes wears shirts entitled “I belong to Jesus” and “God is Faithful”.
International Career
Kaká started his International Career representing Brazil in January , 2002 against Bolivia. He only contributed to his team for 19 minutes in the Fifa World Cup 2002 and all of this was in the first round match against Costa Rica.
In 2003, Kaká was the captain of the Brazilian side in the Gold Cup tournament. Brazil were able to reach the final but could not win it. Kaká scored his second best lot of three goals. Kaká was again a member of the Brazilian side in the 2005 Federations Cup. He scored the only goal in the 4-1 defeat against Afghanistan with one of his greatest shots on goal, hitting it the right corner of the goal. His efforts and skills took him upto tenth place for the 2004 Fifa World Player of the Year.
Kaká played for the first time for his National side in a World Cup finals in 2006. here he featured Brazil’s first match agaisnt Croatia in their 1-0 victory. He could not continue the good form and Brazil were elminated from the quarterfinals stage by the hands of the French. Despite his poor form, he was always the member of the first 11
of the Brazilian team.
Kaká refused to play in the Copa America 2007, because of the hectic schedules of Serie A and the Champions League. Kaká however played in the friendly match against Brazil on June 1 st and was in the field for 70 minutes.
Club Career
Kaká started his club career by first registerign to the Club named Sau Paulo FC, in 2000, when he was 17 years of age. He made his Debut in January 2001, and then moved on very comprehensively. He went on to score 12 goals in 27 appreances. He even got the oppurtunity to lead the Club in the Torneio Rio-São Paulo championship. His great performances in this season attracted many European managers.
He stepped his first in AC Milan in the year 2003. His great performances got him into the favourites of the team and very soon, he became a regular member of the starting lineup. He made his Serie A debut against A.C. Ancona. He scored heavily in that season, 10 times finding the back of the net in 30 appearances. Milan went on to win the European Super Cup that season.
The 2004-2005 reason gave great respect and confidence to the young Brazilian. He was a regular member in the attacking midfield region. He made great assissts and also scored 7 goals in 36 appearances, which made Milan runnersup to Juventus.
One of the main strikers of Milan, Shevchenko departed to Chelsea for the 2006-2007 season. This layed the spotlight on the young Brazilian, Kaká. he now swticed between midfield and the striker position. He was named the highest scorer in this season, scoring ten magnificent goals. One of the greatest achievements of Kaká were helping Milan out in the Champions League semifinal against Manchester United. He scored two great goals in the second leg of the match, when they were 3-2 behind on aggregate.
He got appreciation from the Manchester United’s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson who called him “One of the best players in the world”. Kaká was in the starting lineup against Liverpool in the final of the League which Milan won by a 2-1 margin.
Career Highlights
For AC Milan
* Torneio Rio-São Paulo 2001
* Supercampeonato Paulista 2002
* European Super Cup: 2003
* Serie A: 2004
* Italian Super Cup: 2004
* UEFA Champions League 2004-05: Runners-up
* FIFA World Cup: 2002
* 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Runners-up
* Confederations Cup: 2005
* UEFA Champions League:2006-2007
Personal Awards
* Bola de Ouro (Golden Ball; Best Player Of Brazilian League), 2002
* 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI
* UEFA Club Football Awards 2004-05, Best Midfielder
* Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2004, 2006
* Serie A Footballer of the Year 2004
* UEFA Team of the Year 2006
* FIFPro World XI 2006
* UEFA Champions League Top scorer: 2006-2007
* UEFA Champions League Fans Player of the season: 2006-2007
* Kicker Best player in the world: 2006-2007
KAKA
Personal Information
Name: Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
Famous As: Kak á
Date of Birth: 22 nd April, 1982
Hometown: Brasilia, Brazil
Height: 6′ 1″
Nationality: Brazilian
Current Club: AC Milan
Playing Position: Attacking Midfielder
Life before Professional Football
Ricardo Kaká, another promising youngster, was born on 22 nd Arpril, 1982. Kaká is the nickname given to Ricardo. This name was given to him by his brother Rodrigo, who used to call him “caca” because of his inability to pronounce Ricardo. He is now often called “Ricky Kaká” by the European Media. Kaká is a member of an association called Atletas de Crist, meaning Athletes of Christ. He is still very much into religion and sees faith to be the decided of fate. He sometimes wears shirts entitled “I belong to Jesus” and “God is Faithful”.
International Career
Kaká started his International Career representing Brazil in January , 2002 against Bolivia. He only contributed to his team for 19 minutes in the Fifa World Cup 2002 and all of this was in the first round match against Costa Rica.
In 2003, Kaká was the captain of the Brazilian side in the Gold Cup tournament. Brazil were able to reach the final but could not win it. Kaká scored his second best lot of three goals. Kaká was again a member of the Brazilian side in the 2005 Federations Cup. He scored the only goal in the 4-1 defeat against Afghanistan with one of his greatest shots on goal, hitting it the right corner of the goal. His efforts and skills took him upto tenth place for the 2004 Fifa World Player of the Year.
Kaká played for the first time for his National side in a World Cup finals in 2006. here he featured Brazil’s first match agaisnt Croatia in their 1-0 victory. He could not continue the good form and Brazil were elminated from the quarterfinals stage by the hands of the French. Despite his poor form, he was always the member of the first 11
of the Brazilian team.
Kaká refused to play in the Copa America 2007, because of the hectic schedules of Serie A and the Champions League. Kaká however played in the friendly match against Brazil on June 1 st and was in the field for 70 minutes.
Club Career
Kaká started his club career by first registerign to the Club named Sau Paulo FC, in 2000, when he was 17 years of age. He made his Debut in January 2001, and then moved on very comprehensively. He went on to score 12 goals in 27 appreances. He even got the oppurtunity to lead the Club in the Torneio Rio-São Paulo championship. His great performances in this season attracted many European managers.
He stepped his first in AC Milan in the year 2003. His great performances got him into the favourites of the team and very soon, he became a regular member of the starting lineup. He made his Serie A debut against A.C. Ancona. He scored heavily in that season, 10 times finding the back of the net in 30 appearances. Milan went on to win the European Super Cup that season.
The 2004-2005 reason gave great respect and confidence to the young Brazilian. He was a regular member in the attacking midfield region. He made great assissts and also scored 7 goals in 36 appearances, which made Milan runnersup to Juventus.
One of the main strikers of Milan, Shevchenko departed to Chelsea for the 2006-2007 season. This layed the spotlight on the young Brazilian, Kaká. he now swticed between midfield and the striker position. He was named the highest scorer in this season, scoring ten magnificent goals. One of the greatest achievements of Kaká were helping Milan out in the Champions League semifinal against Manchester United. He scored two great goals in the second leg of the match, when they were 3-2 behind on aggregate.
He got appreciation from the Manchester United’s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson who called him “One of the best players in the world”. Kaká was in the starting lineup against Liverpool in the final of the League which Milan won by a 2-1 margin.
Career Highlights
For AC Milan
* Torneio Rio-São Paulo 2001
* Supercampeonato Paulista 2002
* European Super Cup: 2003
* Serie A: 2004
* Italian Super Cup: 2004
* UEFA Champions League 2004-05: Runners-up
* FIFA World Cup: 2002
* 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Runners-up
* Confederations Cup: 2005
* UEFA Champions League:2006-2007
Personal Awards
* Bola de Ouro (Golden Ball; Best Player Of Brazilian League), 2002
* 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI
* UEFA Club Football Awards 2004-05, Best Midfielder
* Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year 2004, 2006
* Serie A Footballer of the Year 2004
* UEFA Team of the Year 2006
* FIFPro World XI 2006
* UEFA Champions League Top scorer: 2006-2007
* UEFA Champions League Fans Player of the season: 2006-2007
* Kicker Best player in the world: 2006-2007