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Kaká in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth	(1982-04-22) 22 April 1982 (age 43)
Place of birth	Gama, Federal District, Brazil
Height	1.86 m
Playing position	Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1994–2000	São Paulo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2000–2003	São Paulo	59	(23)
2003–2009	AC Milan	193	(70)
2009–2013	Real Madrid	85	(23)
2013–2014	AC Milan	30	(7)
2014–2017	Orlando City	75	(24)
2014	→ São Paulo (loan)	19	(2)
Total		461	(149)
National team
2001	Brazil U20	5	(1)
2002–2016	Brazil	92	(29)
Honours Men's Football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 2005 Germany Winner 2009 South Africa CONCACAF Gold Cup Runner-up 2003 United States–Mexico
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (born 22 April 1982), known as Kaká, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder. During his best years at AC Milan, Kaká was known for his amazing passes, scoring goals, and dribbling skills. Many people think he was one of the best players of his time. He is also seen as one of the greatest midfielders ever. Kaká is one of only nine players to win the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or.

Kaká started his professional career at age 18 with the Brazilian club São Paulo in 2001. He then moved to the Italian club AC Milan in 2003. In his first season, Kaká helped Milan win the Serie A title. Milan was second in the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League. Kaká gave the most assists in that tournament. He was also named the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year. He led Milan to win the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League and was the top goalscorer. Because of his great play, he won 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. The transfer fee was €67 million, which was the second highest at the time. However, injuries affected his four seasons in Madrid. He returned to AC Milan for one season in 2013. After that, he joined the MLS team Orlando City SC. He first played on loan for his old club São Paulo. He then returned to Orlando in 2015 and stopped playing professional football in 2017.

Kaká first played for the Brazil national team in 2002. He was part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup squad that won the tournament. He also played in the 2006 World Cup with stars like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. His last World Cup was in 2010. He also helped Brazil win the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2005 and 2009. In 2009, he won the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament.

Between 2006 and 2009, he was chosen for the FIFA World XI and the UEFA Team of the Year three times. In 2010, he was added to the AC Milan Hall of Fame. Kaká was one of the most famous athletes in the world. He was the first sportsperson to get 10 million followers on Twitter. Outside of football, Kaká is known for his charity work. In 2004, he became the youngest ambassador for the UN World Food Programme. Time magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2008 and 2009.

Kaká's Early Life and Family

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite was born in Gama, Brazil. His mother, Simone dos Santos, was a school teacher. His father, Bosco Izecson Pereira Leite, was a civil engineer. His family had enough money, which allowed him to focus on school and football. His younger brother Digão and cousin Eduardo Delani also became professional footballers. Digão called him "Caca" because he couldn't say "Ricardo" when they were little. This nickname later became Kaká.

When he was seven, Kaká's family moved to São Paulo. His school helped him join a local youth club called "Alphaville". They reached the final of a local tournament. There, his hometown club São Paulo FC noticed him. They offered him a spot in their youth academy. At age 18, Kaká had a serious swimming pool accident. He suffered a spinal fracture that could have ended his career. But he made a full recovery. He believes his recovery was a miracle from God.

Kaká's Club Football Career

Starting at São Paulo

Kaká started playing for São Paulo when he was eight years old. He signed a contract at 15. He led the São Paulo youth team to win the Copa de Juvenil. He played his first senior game on 1 February 2001. He scored 12 goals in 27 games that season. He also helped São Paulo win their first and only Torneio Rio-São Paulo championship. In the final, he scored two goals in two minutes as a substitute. São Paulo won the game 2–1.

The next season, he scored ten goals in 22 matches. European clubs soon started to notice his talent. Kaká played a total of 58 games for São Paulo, scoring 23 goals.

Joining AC Milan

Kaká playing in Moscow with AC Milan in 2007

In 2003, Kaká joined the Italian club AC Milan. Milan had just won the 2002–03 UEFA Champions League. The fee was €8.5 million, which the club owner later called "peanuts." Within a month, he became a regular starter. He played as an attacking midfielder, helping strikers like Andriy Shevchenko. His first game in Serie A was a 2–0 win. He scored ten goals in 30 games that season. He also made many important assists. Milan won the Scudetto (Italian league title) and the UEFA Super Cup.

Because of his great first season, Kaká was named Serie A Footballer of the Year in 2004. He was also nominated for the 2004 Ballon d'Or and 2004 FIFA World Player of the Year awards.

Reaching the Champions League Final

In the 2004–05 season, Kaká was a key part of Milan's midfield. He often played behind the main striker. He scored seven goals in 36 league games. Milan finished second in the Scudetto race. Kaká was very important in Milan's Champions League journey. He helped them reach the final against Liverpool. He scored two goals and gave five assists in the tournament.

The final, known as the "Miracle of Istanbul", was unforgettable. Milan was leading 3–0 at halftime. But Liverpool scored three goals in six minutes. Liverpool then won the match 3–2 on penalties. Kaká played brilliantly in the first half. He helped set up all three of Milan's goals. He was again nominated for the 2005 Ballon d'Or and 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He was also named the 2005 UEFA Club Football Best Midfielder.

Kaká presenting a Milan jersey to then-Brazilian president Lula in 2007

In the 2005–06 season, Kaká scored his first hat-tricks (three goals in one game). On 9 April 2006, he scored three goals against Chievo. Milan reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. They lost to the eventual champions, Barcelona. Milan finished second in Serie A, with Kaká scoring 17 goals. He was nominated for the 2006 Ballon d'Or and 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He was also chosen for the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFPro World XI for the first time.

Winning the Champions League Title

When Andriy Shevchenko left for Chelsea in the 2006–07 season, Kaká became the main player for Milan's attack. He played in midfield and sometimes as a striker. On 2 November 2006, he scored his first Champions League hat-trick. This was in a 4–1 win. He finished as the top scorer in the 2006–07 Champions League with ten goals. He scored three goals against Manchester United in the semi-finals.

Kaká celebrating the 2007 UEFA Champions League triumph with his Milan teammates. A number of individual accolades followed for Kaká

Kaká won the Champions League title when Milan beat Liverpool 2–1 on 23 May 2007. This win was revenge for their loss two years before. He didn't score, but he helped set up both of Filippo Inzaghi's goals. On 30 August, UEFA named Kaká the best forward and UEFA Club Footballer of the Year for the 2006–07 Champions League season. He was also named in the UEFA Team of the Year again. He was voted the 2007 IFFHS World's Best Playmaker.

Milan started the 2007–08 season by winning the 2007 UEFA Super Cup on 31 August. Kaká scored the third goal in a 3–1 win. On 2 December 2007, Kaká won the Ballon d'Or. He received many votes, far ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He signed a contract with Milan until 2013.

On 16 December, Kaká won the FIFA Club World Cup against Boca Juniors. He scored Milan's third goal in a 4–2 victory. He also assisted two other goals. He won the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. On 17 December, Kaká was voted the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year. He received 1,047 votes, much more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kaká in action with Milan against Torino in April 2009

In January 2008, Kaká was named the Serie A Footballer of the Year for the second time. Time magazine included Kaká in their Time 100 list of influential people. On 14 October, he left his footprints in the Estádio do Maracanã's Hall of Fame. Kaká finished the 2007–08 season with 15 goals in Serie A. He was nominated for the 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year and 2008 Ballon d'Or. He was also chosen for the FIFPro World XI for the third time.

In January 2009, BBC reported that Manchester City offered over £100 million for Kaká. Milan's director said they would only talk if Kaká agreed. Kaká first said he wanted to stay at Milan forever. But he later said he would talk if Milan wanted to sell him. On 19 January, Milan announced that Manchester City had stopped their offer. Kaká would stay with Milan. Milan fans protested to keep him, and he waved to them from his window. Kaká scored 16 goals in his final season with Milan. He helped Milan finish third in Serie A. He was again a finalist for the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year Award and nominated for the 2009 Ballon d'Or. He was also named in the UEFA Team of the Year for the third time.

Moving to Real Madrid

Kaká during his presentation at Real Madrid in June 2009

On 3 June 2009, it was reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez wanted to buy Kaká. The fee was said to be €68.5 million. Milan's vice-chairman confirmed talks were happening. He said financial reasons were why they were considering the sale. On 8 June, Milan and Real Madrid confirmed Kaká's move. He signed a six-year deal for €67 million.

Kaká was introduced as a Real Madrid player on 30 June 2009. He played his first unofficial game on 7 August 2009. He scored his first goal for Madrid in a friendly match on 19 August 2009. Kaká made his league debut on 29 August 2009. He scored his first league goal on 23 September. Real Madrid finished second in La Liga. Kaká scored eight goals and made six assists in the league.

Kaká celebrating a goal with Real Madrid in a 4–1 home victory over Real Sociedad in February 2011

On 5 August 2010, Kaká had surgery on a knee injury. He was out for up to four months. He returned to training after a long break. His manager, José Mourinho, said having Kaká back was like a new player. After eight months, Kaká returned to play on 3 January 2011. He said he was "happy for playing a game again." His first league goal after his injury came on 9 January 2011.

In March 2011, Kaká had another injury that kept him out for weeks. After returning, he scored two goals in a big win. Real Madrid and Kaká won the Copa del Rey that season. They finished second in La Liga. Real Madrid was also knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals by Barcelona. Kaká finished his season with seven goals and six assists in 20 games.

Kaká takes on Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson in the UEFA Champions League, April 2011

On 27 September 2011, Kaká played one of his best games for Real Madrid. This was in a 3–0 win against Ajax in the Champions League. He scored a goal, made an assist, and was part of a great team play. He was chosen as the best player of that Champions League matchday. In 2011–12, Real Madrid won La Liga with a record 100 points. Kaká made nine assists and scored five goals in the league. They were eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals again. Kaká finished the season with eight goals and 14 assists.

Kaká takes a corner kick for Real Madrid in a La Liga game against Sevilla in February 2013

Real Madrid started the 2012–13 season by winning the 2012 Supercopa de España. On 4 December 2012, Kaká scored in a 4–1 win against Ajax. This made him the top Brazilian goalscorer in Champions League history with 28 goals. He was sent off in a game on 12 January 2013. This was his first red card for Madrid. Real Madrid finished second in La Liga. They were also runners-up in the 2012–13 Copa del Rey. They were knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals for the third year in a row.

On 29 August 2013, Kaká said he wanted to leave Real Madrid. He had scored 29 goals and made 32 assists in 120 games over four seasons. He said goodbye to the club and fans on Twitter.

Returning to AC Milan

Milan confirmed that Kaká would join them on 2 September 2013. He came from Real Madrid for free, with some payments based on his performance. He signed a two-year contract. Kaká's contract was worth €4 million per year. He was given the number 22 shirt, his old number at Milan. He was also made the vice-captain. He captained Milan in his first game back.

Kaká injured his left leg in his first game. He decided not to take any wages from Milan until he was fit again. He returned to play on 19 October. In his next game, on 22 October, he assisted a goal in a Champions League draw. His first goal back was a "sensational curling shot" on 30 October. On 7 January 2014, Kaká scored his 100th goal for Milan. He scored another goal 30 minutes later. On 29 March 2014, Kaká scored twice in his 300th game for Milan.

In June 2014, it was reported that Kaká was talking to Orlando City SC. He planned to join them in January 2015 when they started playing in Major League Soccer (MLS). On 30 June 2014, Kaká ended his Milan contract early. This was because the team did not qualify for European competitions.

Playing for Orlando City

Kaká postgame in Houston, March 2015

Kaká joined Orlando City as their first Designated Player. He said he always wanted to play in the United States. Until Orlando started playing in 2015, Kaká was loaned to his first club, São Paulo. He said this was "really satisfying."

By signing with Orlando City, Kaká became the highest-paid player in MLS history. His base salary was US$6.6 million per year.

Loan to São Paulo

On 3 July 2014, Kaká arrived at São Paulo. He played his first game back on 27 July 2014. He started and scored a goal, but his team lost 2–1. On 4 September 2014, Kaká scored in a 2–0 victory. On 9 November 2014, Kaká scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory.

Return to Orlando City

Kaká scored in his first game for Orlando City, a 4–0 friendly win. He scored again in a 1–1 friendly draw. On 8 March 2015, Kaká scored a free kick for the first goal in Orlando City's MLS history. This was in a 1–1 draw. He scored one goal and assisted another on 28 March 2015.

Kaká in a match against Toronto FC in May 2017

On 13 April 2015, Kaká scored a penalty in a 2–0 win. On 17 May 2015, Kaká scored and assisted in a 4–0 win. Orlando became the first new team to beat a defending MLS champion by more than three goals. On 30 June, Kaká scored in his Open Cup debut. On 5 July, he received the first straight red card of his career. He had scored a goal earlier in that game. Later that month, Kaká was named captain for the 2015 MLS All-Star Game. He scored a penalty and assisted a goal in the All-Star Game. The MLS All-Stars won 2–1, and Kaká was named MVP. Orlando City did not make the playoffs. Kaká finished his first season with 9 goals and 7 assists in 28 MLS games.

Kaká with the MLS All-Star team in 2016

Kaká missed the first three games of the 2016 MLS season due to injury. He returned on 3 April, assisting two goals and scoring one in a 4–1 win. He was named Player of the Week. In July 2016, he was chosen for the 2016 MLS All-Star Game. He finished his second MLS season with 9 goals and 10 assists in 24 games. Orlando again missed the playoffs.

On 5 March 2017, Kaká injured his left leg in Orlando City's first game of the MLS season. He was out for 6 weeks. Kaká returned and scored on 29 April. He scored again the next week. On 14 June, he played in a 3–1 loss in the U.S. Open Cup. On 7 July, he was chosen for the 2017 MLS All-Star Game for the third time. On 6 October, Kaká won 2017 Major League Soccer season#Goal of the Week for a goal he scored.

Orlando City was officially out of playoff contention on 7 October. Kaká announced on 11 October 2017 that he would not renew his contract. He played his last official game for Orlando on 15 October. He finished the 2017 MLS season with 6 goals and 5 assists in 23 league games. In total, Kaká played 75 league games for Orlando. He scored 24 goals and made 22 assists.

Retirement from Football

Kaká announced he was retiring on 17 December 2017. He turned down offers from his old clubs São Paulo and AC Milan. He also said he was interested in working as a director. Milan had offered him a role.

Kaká's International Career

Youth and Early Senior Career

Kaká was called up for the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. Brazil lost in the quarter-finals. A few months later, he played his first game for the senior Brazil team. This was a friendly match on 31 January 2002. He was part of Brazil's 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning team. But he only played 25 minutes in one game.

In 2003, Kaká was the captain for the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Brazil's team was made of under-23 players. They finished second to Mexico. He scored three goals during the tournament.

First Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup

Kaká was in Brazil's team for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany. He played in all five matches. He scored one goal in a 4–1 win against Argentina in the final.

Kaká training with Brazil prior to the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup

Kaká started in his first FIFA World Cup in 2006. He scored his first and only goal of the tournament. It was a 25-yard shot in Brazil's 1–0 win over Croatia. He was named Man of the Match. But Kaká couldn't keep up his great form. Brazil was knocked out by France in the quarter-finals.

In a friendly game against Argentina on 3 September 2006, Kaká scored an amazing goal. He ran with the ball past Lionel Messi from his own half to score. He considers it his greatest goal. On 12 May 2007, Kaká decided not to play in the 2007 Copa América. He said he was tired from playing many games. Brazil won the tournament. He returned to play for Brazil on 22 August 2007. On 11 October 2008, Kaká scored in Brazil's 4–0 win. This was a game to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Second Confederations Cup and 2010 World Cup

Kaká played in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. He wore the number 10 shirt. His only two goals came in Brazil's first game against Egypt. He scored in the fifth minute and then a penalty in the 90th minute. Brazil won 4–3. Kaká also made two assists. He received the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. He was also named Man of the Match in the final. Brazil won 3–2 against the United States.

Kaká (left) playing for Brazil against Chile at the 2010 World Cup

At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Kaká received a red card. This was during the game against Ivory Coast on 20 June. He got two yellow cards. Kaká ended the tournament with three assists. He was one of the top assist providers. However, he did not score any goals. Brazil lost 2–1 to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Later International Career

Kaká was absent from the national team for over a year due to injuries. He was called back on 27 October 2011 for friendly matches. But he had to withdraw due to a calf injury.

After not playing for Brazil for two years, Kaká was called back on 28 September 2012. He played in friendly matches against Iraq and Japan. Kaká said he was surprised and very happy to be called up. Brazil's coach said Kaká and Oscar could play together. On his return, Kaká scored in both games. Brazil won 6–0 against Iraq and 4–0 against Japan.

On 5 March 2013, Kaká was called up by the new Brazil coach. However, Kaká was not chosen for the 2013 Confederations Cup. He was also left out of the 2014 World Cup squad. After almost 18 months, Kaká was recalled in October 2014. He played in friendly games against Argentina and Japan. On 1 May 2015, Kaká was a stand-by player for the 2015 Copa América. He was not called up for the final tournament. In August 2015, he was called up again for friendly games. He played on 5 September, his 90th game for Brazil. In May 2016, Kaká was called up for the Copa América Centenario as a replacement. But a muscle injury ruled him out again.

Kaká's Life Outside Football

Kaká with then-wife Caroline Celico in 2007

Kaká married his childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico on 23 December 2005. They had two children, a son and a daughter. In 2015, Kaká and Celico announced their divorce.

Kaká became an Italian citizen on 12 February 2007. He appeared in many Adidas advertisements. He also had a modeling contract with Armani. This stopped him from appearing in a photo collection for Armani’s rival, Dolce & Gabbana.

Kaká was on the cover of the Italian edition of EA Sports' FIFA video game FIFA 07. He was also on the covers of regional editions of FIFA 11, FIFA 12, and FIFA 16. He was one of the Ultimate Team Icons in FIFA 20.

Kaká (second from right) at Milan with Ronaldinho and David Beckham to his right in 2009. The three players have a large fan base on social media.

Kaká said Raí, a former Brazilian captain, was his football role model. He is best friends with former footballer Marcelo Saragosa. They were each other's best man at their weddings. He is also close friends with Colombian striker Radamel Falcao.

In April 2012, Kaká became the first sportsperson to reach ten million followers on Twitter. In March 2015, Kaká had the fifth-highest social media following among athletes. He had 33 million Facebook fans.

A pair of Kaká's Adidas boots, with a declaration of his Christian faith. In his goal celebrations Kaká invariably points towards the skies to express gratitude to God.

Kaká is an evangelical Christian. He is an active member of the Rebirth in Christ Church. He became very religious at age 12. He often took off his jersey to show an "I Belong to Jesus" T-shirt. He did this after Brazil's 2002 World Cup win and Milan's Champions League triumphs. He also had "I Belong to Jesus" and "God Is Faithful" stitched on his boots. After Brazil won the 2005 Confederations Cup, he and teammates wore T-shirts saying "Jesus Loves You." When he won the FIFA World Footballer of the Year award in 2007, he thanked God. His goal celebration is pointing to the sky to thank God. Kaká's favorite music is gospel, and his favorite book is the Bible.

Since November 2004, Kaká has been an Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations' World Food Programme. He was the youngest person to do so in 2004. In August 2015, Kaká announced he would study Sports Marketing at Full Sail University in Florida. On 5 January 2019, he announced his engagement to Brazilian model Carolina Dias.

Career Statistics

Club Appearances and Goals

International Appearances and Goals

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kaká goal.

List of international goals scored by Kaká

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	7 March 2002	Cuiabá, Brazil	Iceland	3–0	6–1	Friendly
2	19 July 2003	Miami, Florida, United States	Colombia	1–0	2–0	2003 Gold Cup
3				2–0
4	23 July 2003	Miami, Florida, United States	United States	1–1	2–1	2003 Gold Cup
5	7 September 2003	Barranquilla, Colombia	Colombia	2–1	2–1	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
6	11 October 2003	Curitiba, Brazil	Uruguay	1–0	3–3	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
7	28 April 2004	Budapest, Hungary	Hungary	1–0	4–1	Friendly
8	10 October 2004	Maracaibo, Venezuela	Venezuela	1–0	5–2	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
9				2–0
10	27 March 2005	Goiânia, Brazil	Peru	1–0	1–0	2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
11	29 June 2005	Frankfurt, Germany	Argentina	2–0	4–1	2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
12	10 November 2005	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	United Arab Emirates	1–0	8–0	Friendly
13	4 June 2006	Geneva, Switzerland	New Zealand	3–0	4–0	Friendly
14	13 June 2006	Berlin, Germany	Croatia	1–0	1–0	2006 FIFA World Cup
15	3 September 2006	London, England	Argentina	3–0	3–0	Friendly
16	10 October 2006	Stockholm, Sweden	Ecuador	2–1	2–1	Friendly
17	15 November 2006	Basel, Switzerland	Switzerland	2–0	2–1	Friendly
18	24 March 2007	Gothenburg, Sweden	Chile	2–0	4–0	Friendly
19	12 September 2007	Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States	Mexico	2–1	3–1	Friendly
20	17 October 2007	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Ecuador	3–0	5–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
21				5–0
22	18 November 2007	Lima, Peru	Peru	1–0	1–1	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
23	11 October 2008	San Cristóbal, Venezuela	Venezuela	1–0	4–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
24	6 June 2009	Montevideo, Uruguay	Uruguay	4–0	4–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
25	15 June 2009	Bloemfontein, South Africa	Egypt	1–0	4–3	2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
26				4–3
27	7 June 2010	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	Tanzania	4–0	5–1	Friendly
28	11 October 2012	Malmö, Sweden	Iraq	3–0	6–0	Friendly
29	16 October 2012	Wrocław, Poland	Japan	4–0	4–0	Friendly

Football Achievements and Awards

São Paulo

• Supercampeonato Paulista: 2002
• Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 2001

AC Milan

• Serie A: 2003–04
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2004
• UEFA Champions League: 2006–07
• UEFA Super Cup: 2007
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2007

Real Madrid

• La Liga: 2011–12
• Copa del Rey: 2010–11

Brazil

• FIFA World Cup: 2002
• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2005, 2009

Kaká holding the 2008 Samba Gold

Individual Awards

• Ballon d'Or: 2007
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2007
• FIFPro World Player of the Year: 2007
• FIFPro World XI: 2006, 2007, 2008
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2007, 2009
• UEFA.com Team of the Year: 2006, 2007, 2009
• UEFA Club Forward of the Year: 2006–07
• UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2006–07
• UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year: 2004–05
• UEFA Champions League Bronze Foot: 2005–06
• Pallone d'Argento: 2006–07
• World Soccer Player of the Year: 2007
• Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year: 2004, 2006, 2007
• Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2004, 2007
• Bola de Ouro: 2002
• Bola de Prata: 2002
• South American Team of the Year: 2002
• CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2003
• IFFHS World's Best Playmaker: 2007
• IAAF Latin Sportsman of the Year: 2007
• Onze d'Or: 2007
• FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2007
• Time 100: 2008, 2009
• Maracanã Hall of Fame: 2008
• Samba Gold: 2008
• MARCA Legend Award: 2009
• FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball: 2009
• FIFA Confederations Cup Best XI: 2009
• AC Milan Hall of Fame: 2010
• MLS All-Star: 2015, 2016, 2017
• MLS All-Star Game MVP: 2015
• UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year: 2015 (substitute)

Images for kids

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  Kaká (second from right) at Milan with Ronaldinho and David Beckham to his right in 2009. The three players have a large fan base on social media.

See also

In Spanish: Kaká para niños