Career Summary |
Roberto Carlos , full name Roberto Carlos da Silva (b. April 10 , 1973 in Garça , São Paulo ), is a Brazilian footballer . This short, but strong and very fast left wing-back is known for his trademark super-powerful low-driving free-kicks . He currently plays for Real Madrid where he has extended his contract until 2007, making him the illustrious club's longest serving foreign superstar.
On the club level, Roberto Carlos has played for Palmeiras , Internazionale , and Real Madrid. He has 105 caps for Brazil , and helped his country win the World Cup in 2002 after finishing second in 1998 . He is perhaps most famous for scoring an incredible 25-yard free kick against France in 1997, when the ball seemed to be heading wide before taking an amazing left swerve, leaving goalkeeper Fabien Barthez stunned.
He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004 . Roberto Carlos is divorced with three children.
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Honours |
1996
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Move from Internazionale Milan to Real Madrid.
August 31st: Debut with first team. Deportivo 1 - 1 Real Madrid.
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| 1997 |
| Liga,
Spanish Supercup, American Cup, Confederations Cup, Silver FIFA World Player |
| 1998 |
| UEFA Champions League, Intercontinental Cup |
| 1999 |
| American Cup |
| 2000 |
| UEFA Champions League |
| 2001 |
| Liga, Spanish Supercup |
| 2002 |
| UEFA Champions League, UEFA Supercup, Intercontinental Cup, World Cup, Silver Ball |
| 2003 |
| Named third captain of the first team, Liga, Spanish Supercup |
| Total |
- 5 Ligas: 1993 / 1994 / 1996-97 / 2000-01 / 2002-03
- 3 Spanish Supercups: 1997 / 2001 / 2003
- 3 UEFA Champions League: 1997-98 / 1999-2000 / 2001-02
- 1 UEFA Supercup: 2002
- 2 Intercontinental Cups: 1998 / 2002
- 1 Interstate League: 1993
- 2 State Leagues: 1993 / 1994
- 1 World Cup: 2002
- 2 American Cups: 1997 / 1999
- 1 Confederations Cup: 1997
- 1 Silver Ball: 2002
- 1 Silver FIFA World Player: 1997
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