[149] He scored a long range stunner against Atlanta United on 29 July. In 2013 Kaká returned to AC Milan. [20] There he was discovered by hometown club São Paulo FC, who offered him a place in the youth academy. Negotiations exist, but a deal has yet to be done. Andriy Shevchenko's departure to Chelsea for the 2006–07 season allowed Kaká to become the focal point of Milan's offense as he alternated between the midfield and forward positions, operating at times as a striker or as a second striker behind Filippo Inzaghi, as well as in his more typical attacking midfield position. While receiving the FIFA World Footballer of the Year award in 2007, he said when he was young he just wanted to be a professional player for São Paulo and play one game for the Brazil national team, but that "God gave [him] more than he ever asked for. [218] He features prominently in Adidas advertising and also has a modeling contract with Armani, the latter preventing him from appearing in a photo collection alongside his Milan teammates that was published by Dolce & Gabbana in early 2007. [84] In 2011–12, Real Madrid won La Liga with a record 100 points that year, with Kaká providing nine assists and scoring five goals in the competition. Kaká has called on AC Milan fans to raise the roof when Manchester United FC visit on Wednesday, telling uefa.com he is expecting an "amazing game". "[61] On 19 January, Silvio Berlusconi announced that Manchester City had officially ended their bid after a discussion between the clubs, and that Kaká would remain with Milan. Kaká had previously assisted Filippo Inzaghi's opening goal of the match and also assisted Inzaghi's final goal of the match after an impressive exchange with Clarence Seedorf; he was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the competition. [54][55], In January 2008, Kaká was also named the 2007 Serie A Footballer of the Year, winning the award for the second time in his career. [233] In goal celebrations, he usually points to the sky as a gesture of thanks to God. "[109][110], By signing for Orlando City, Kaká became the highest-paid player in MLS history, with a base salary of US$6.6 million per year, and with a guaranteed compensation of $7.2 million per year. Referee reverses a throw-in call and Kaká goes crazy! However, due to a plethora of… He finished the season with eight goals and 14 assists in all club competitions. [145] On 14 June, he played in the 3–1 loss in U.S. Open Cup match against Miami FC which was coached by his former teammate Alessandro Nesta. [59], BBC reported on 13 January 2009 that Manchester City made a bid for Kaká for over £100 million. เพจนี้ลองสร้างเล่นๆดูอนาคตอาจะมีอะไรลงให้เพื่อนๆดู The other Ronaldo, Cristiano, probably makes my top five, but I have seen il Fenomeno do things nobody else has ever done. There was nothing he couldn’t do”, while his Milan teammate Andrea Pirlo adds, "There was a point when teams just had no idea how to stop him. 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Injuries: There is no questioning about Kaka's talent. [52], On 16 December, Kaká won the FIFA Club World Cup against Boca Juniors, scoring Milan's third goal of the match in a 4–2 victory which allowed them to be crowned World Champions. [166] Kaká also provided two assists throughout the tournament. 2 Tips and reviews. He retired from professional football in December 2017. Been here 25+ times. But actually the Italian equivalent of Kaká is infact "Kakà," so perhaps Kaká in Italian means "poop." Quite a few reasons actually. C. Mendonca (Kaká) PES 2016 Stats. He recovered, however, and made his first-team debut in January 2001. Later, it was reported that Kaká would be out for 6 weeks due to a hamstring strain. Kaká had previously hit the post in the first half. Kaká has played club football since he was eight years old. At the end of his second season with the club, Real Madrid and Kaká had won the Copa del Rey, although they finished as runners-up in both La Liga and in the Supercopa de España to rivals Barcelona. "[86] Kaká came on just before an hour was played, but was sent off as he was controversially booked twice within 18 minutes in a 0–0 draw against Osasuna on 12 January 2013. Kaká was previously married to Caroline Celico (2005 - 2016).. About. "[80] His first league goal (and his first of the season) after his return from injury came with an assist from Cristiano Ronaldo on a 4–2 victory over Villarreal on 9 January 2011. "[232] Though sharing a common goal, Kaká is not currently a formal member of the organization Atletas de Cristo ("Athletes of Christ"). "[164] Anka adds that being the last player to win FIFA World Player of the Year (in 2007) prior to the Messi-Ronaldo dominance over the next decade, Kaká's standing in the game has been "lost in a haze", with his "greatness just out of sight". It was an important win and a special night. "[195][196][197] During his prime at Milan in the mid to late 2000s, and prior to the injuries he suffered at Real Madrid which affected his mobility, Kaká was a quick, agile, hard-working, highly skilful and creative team player with great pace, ball control, movement, and balance, capable of dribbling past defenders in one on one situations as well as during counterattacks. [117] On 9 November 2014, Kaká scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Vitória. [155], Kaká announced his retirement on 17 December 2017, after turning down offers from former clubs São Paulo and Milan. [115] He made his comeback in a league match against Goiás on 27 July 2014, starting and scoring a goal in the 76th minute, although his team lost 2–1. Orlando City captain Kaká excited for rare career first when he represents Brazil in the Copa América Centenario next month after surprise call-up. It was like my first call-up. [165] After missing out on the Copa América, he returned to play in Brazil's friendly match against Algeria on 22 August 2007. [9], Kaká was unveiled as a Real Madrid player on 30 June 2009, and he made his unofficial debut on 7 August 2009 in a 5–1 friendly victory against Toronto FC. Corrections? [76], On 5 August 2010, Real Madrid announced that Kaká had undergone a successful surgery on a long-standing left knee injury and would face up to four months on the sidelines. [103][104], In June 2014, it was reported that Kaká had entered into advanced discussions with Orlando City to join the team in January 2015 when they enter Major League Soccer (MLS). Born Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite on 22nd April, 1982 in Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil, he is famous for FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or recipient. Real Madrid . [192] On 30 May, he subsequently appeared as an 80th-minute substitute in a pre-Copa América friendly warm-up match against Panama, which ended in a 2–0 victory to Brazil. [13] In August 2015, Kaká announced he would attend Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, and major in Sports Marketing. [150], Orlando City were officially eliminated from playoff contention on 7 October, following New York Red Bulls's 3–0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps. [152] He played his last official match for Orlando on 15 October in a 1–0 home defeat against Columbus Crew;[153][154] he finished the 2017 MLS season with 6 goals and 5 assists in 23 league appearances. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. [88] Real Madrid finished the season in second place in La Liga behind Barcelona, and also finished runners-up in the Copa del Rey to city rivals Atlético Madrid. Gabe Lezra examines Kaká's value in relation to the expectations that have been placed on him. Navigate parenthood with the help of the Raising Curious Learners podcast. [137], After initially being sidelined through injury and missing Orlando City's first three matches of the 2016 MLS season, Kaká returned to the team's starting line-up and made his first appearance of the season on 3 April, against the Portland Timbers; he assisted two goals and later scored one himself in a 4–1 home victory,[138] and was subsequently named to the MLS team of the week for his performance. [141], On 5 March 2017, in Orlando City's opening match of the MLS season against New York City, and the club's stadium debut, Kaká hit the turf clutching his left leg just minutes after the game had started; the Lions beat their opponents 1–0. On 2 November 2006, he scored his first Champions League hat-trick in a 4–1 group stage win over the Belgian side Anderlecht. Related Searches. (He was loaned to São Paolo for the 2014–15 season.) On 30 June 2014, Kaká had his Milan contract terminated through mutual consent despite having a year remaining, by activating a release clause as a result of the team not qualifying for European competitions. [13] For his contributions on and off the pitch, Kaká was listed by Time as one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2008 and 2009. To say Kaká is religious would be a grave understatement. C. Mendonca (Kaká) plays for Copa Sudamericana … His only two goals came in Brazil's group stage opener against Egypt on 14 June, when he scored a goal in the fifth minute and then added a 90th-minute penalty in Brazil's 4–3 victory. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Kaká, byname of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, (born April 22, 1982, Brasília, Brazil), Brazilian football (soccer) player who was named the World Player of the Year by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in 2007. At age 8, Kaká was playing with São Paulo FC, where he succeeded in all categories. He was named in the six-man shortlist for the 2008 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, and was selected in the FIFPro World XI for the third time in his career. [236], Since November 2004, Kaká has served as an Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations' World Food Programme, the youngest to do so at the time of his appointment. [159], Kaká started in his first FIFA World Cup finals in 2006 and scored his first and only goal of the tournament in Brazil's 1–0 victory over Croatia in Brazil's opener, for which he was named Man of the Match. Reasonably unusual in stature for a playmaking midfielder at a little over six feet tall, Kaká could still turn and accelerate past a defender in the same way the smaller, low-centre-of-gravity No. [36] One of the goals helped the Rossoneri eliminate Celtic in the round of 16, 1–0 on aggregate,[37] and he scored three goals against Manchester United in the semi-finals. 10s would manage—but that same elegant, long-legged stride made him unstoppable on the run. [135] Despite his efforts, he was unable to help Orlando City become the first expansion team to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs since the Seattle Sounders in 2009, as Orlando narrowly missed out on the sixth seed spot in the Eastern Conference;[136] he ended his first season with 9 goals and 7 assists in 28 MLS appearances, also scoring another goal from two appearances in the 2015 MLS Open Cup. [100] On 7 January 2014, Kaká scored his 100th goal for Milan by an opening goal in a match against Atalanta; he later went on to score another goal 30 minutes later. Kaká made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2002, and was selected for their victorious FIFA World Cup squad that year, as well as the 2006 and 2010 tournaments. Kaká was equally adept at initiating and finishing attacks, and his forceful all-around skills developed with Milan. [190] In August 2015, he was called up to the national team once again for the team's international friendlies in September, and made a substitute appearance in Brazil's 1–0 victory over Costa Rica on 5 September; this was his first appearance for Brazil in almost a year, and his 90th appearance for his country overall. He also expressed interest in working as a director, confirming that his former club Milan had offered him a role. [74] He scored his first goal, a penalty, on 23 September in a 2–0 win against Villarreal. In his next match, on 22 October, Kaká assisted Robinho in the 1–1 home draw against Barcelona in the Champions League. [35] He finished as the top scorer in the 2006–07 Champions League campaign with ten goals. [229], In April 2012, Kaká became the first sportsperson to amass ten million followers on Twitter,[11] and by March 2015, Kaká had the fifth-highest social media rank in the world among athletes, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, David Beckham and Neymar, with 33 million Facebook fans. Log in to leave a tip here. [126], On 13 April 2015, Kaká scored a penalty against Portland Timbers in a 2–0 win. Kakà was included in Brazil's squad for 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany. [239], This article is about the Brazilian footballer born in 1982. At age 15 he was given a contract, but his progress was interrupted three years later by a serious spinal injury (sustained in a swimming accident), which threatened his career. [230] Kaká's favourite music genre is gospel,[234] and his favourite book is the Bible. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club. No tips and reviews. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club. Kaká, whose full name is Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, was born Brasilia, Brazil and grew up there and in São Paulo, Brazil. [124][125] He came second in the Etihad Airways MLS Player of the Month poll for his performances in March. [95][96] He was also made the vice-captain upon his arrival. The team was top heavy and unbalanced, and forced to work back in midfield, Kaká paid the price. [142] Kaka came back in action and he scored on his return in Orlando City 2–0 win over Colorado Rapids on 29 April. He scored three goals during the tournament. Kaká finished his season with seven goals and six assists in all competitions in 20 appearances.[76]. Milan began the season by winning the Supercoppa Italiana against Lazio. Scelto il danno minore, "Fantacalcio: i migliori rigoristi e le possibili sorprese", "Seven dead and dozens injured after 'Kaka's church' collapses during service". Through 6 matches we’ve seen Kaká play in two different areas of the field. He also had the same phrase, along with "God Is Faithful," stitched onto the tongues of his boots. [29][30][31] Kaká was once again nominated for the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year Awards, finishing ninth and eighth respectively, and he was named the 2005 UEFA Club Football Best Midfielder. Kaká participated in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, wearing the number 10 shirt, marking his first international tournament since the 2006 World Cup. His first goal, described by ESPN as "a sensational curling shot from the edge of the area into the top right-hand corner," opened the scoring in a 1–1 home draw at San Siro to Lazio on 30 October. [137] He later appeared once more for Orlando, in a 6–1 home win over the Puerto Rican national team in the Fuerza Puerto Rico friendly, held on 5 November, to raise money for Hurricane Maria relief. [27] Within a month, he cracked the starting lineup, replacing Rui Costa in the attacking midfield playmaking position, behind strikers Jon Dahl Tomasson, Filippo Inzaghi and Andriy Shevchenko. He scored ten goals in 30 appearances that season, also providing several important assists, such as the cross which led to Shevchenko's title-deciding headed goal, as Milan won the Scudetto and the UEFA Super Cup, whilst finishing as runner up in the Intercontinental Cup and the 2003 Supercoppa Italiana. It was what Kaká did following the goal that mattered. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. 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