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Kaká

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 ten players to win the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or.

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Kaká is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in soccer history, known for his speed, dribbling, and ability to score and create goals. He achieved rare elite success by winning the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or—accomplishments shared by only a handful of players worldwide.

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Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (born 22 April 1982), commonly known as Kaká or Ricardo Kaká, is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Owing to his performances as a playmaker in his prime at AC Milan, a period marked by his creative passing, goal scoring and dribbles from midfield, Kaká is widely considered one of the best players of his generation.…

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Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments — Self2018
A Família – 15 Anos do Penta2017
Zumbis em Campo — Kaká2013
Pepsi: Africa — Self2010
The Art of Football from A to Z — Self2006

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Early life
Club career
São Paulo
AC Milan
Real Madrid
Return to AC Milan
Orlando City
Loan to São Paulo
Return to Orlando City
Retirement
International career
Youth career and early senior career
First Confederations Cup title and 2006 World Cup
Second Confederations Cup title and 2010 World Cup
Later career
Style of play and reception
Personal life
Career statistics
Club
International
Honours
References
External links

In 2001, at age 18, Kaká made his professional debut at Brazilian club São Paulo. He later joined Italian club AC Milan in 2003. Kaká helped Milan win the Serie A title in his first season. Milan finished runner-up in the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League with Kaká being the top assist provider of the tournament and being named the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year. He led Milan to win the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League and was the tournament's top goalscorer. His performances saw him win the FIFA World Player of the Year, the 2007 Ballon d'Or, and the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. After six years with Milan, Kaká joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a transfer fee of €67 million, which was the second highest transfer fee at the time. However, his four seasons in Madrid were plagued with injuries, which saw his pace decline. He returned to AC Milan for a single season in 2013, prior to joining MLS expansion club Orlando City SC. He initially went on loan to his former club São Paulo before returning to Orlando in 2015 and retiring from professional football in 2017.