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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 wingback 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.
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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.
On June 24, 2005, Roberto Carlos was robbed by two gunmen while doing a live
radio interview. However, the robbers did not harm him, merely taking his
watch and the interviewer's cellphone.
On August 2, 2005, Roberto Carlos received Spanish citizenship but
maintained his Brazilian nationality as well. This proved important for
Real, as it meant that he now counted as a European Union player, opening up
one of the club's allowed three slots for non-EU players and enabling Real
to sign fellow Brazilian star Robinho.
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Roberto Carlos da Silva
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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 wingback 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.
On June 24, 2005, Roberto Carlos was robbed by two gunmen while doing a live
radio interview. However, the robbers did not harm him, merely taking his
watch and the interviewer's cellphone.
On August 2, 2005, Roberto Carlos received Spanish citizenship but
maintained his Brazilian nationality as well. This proved important for
Real, as it meant that he now counted as a European Union player, opening up
one of the club's allowed three slots for non-EU players and enabling Real
to sign fellow Brazilian star Robinho.
Profile:
Brazil national football team
February 1992 -
Debut against USA
Palmeiras 1992-1995
Inter Milan 1995-1996
Real Madrid 1996-
Titles
1993 Brazilian league with Palmeiras
1996 Bronze medal Olympic football tournament with Brazil
1997 Spanish league with Real Madrid
1997 Copa América with Brazil
1998 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
1998 Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
1998 Runner-up FIFA World Cup with Brazil
1999 Copa América with Brazil
2000 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
2001 Spanish league with Real Madrid
2002 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
2002 European Supercup with Real Madrid
2002 Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
2002 World Champion FIFA World Cup with Brazil
2003 Spanish league with Real Madrid |
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