Kaka (soccer player): biography and photo

Ricardo Izekson dos santos leite - that's the full name of the athlete, who is known by the nickname "Kaka". Footballer is a well-known personality, many people know him, but not everyone is interested in his biography. But in fact this is a very interesting topic.

Childhood and youth

Born footballer Kaka, a photo of which shows us an interesting young man with a bright Brazilian appearance, in 1982, on April 22. His homeland is sunny and friendly Brazil, the country where football was born. His parents are a civil engineer and a primary school teacher. The father and mother provided a good family, and this gave the future footballer the opportunity to concentrate on both study and sports.

At age seven Ricardo moved with his family to Sao Paulo. Football boy did not give up, moreover, the school arranged a young athlete in a local youth club, whose name sounded like "Alphaville". From this, you can say, it all began - it was there that the future star was spotted by the scouts of the football club "Sao Paulo".

Accident and miracle of healing

Kaka is a football player who, from the very childhood, was able to manage the ball well. The boy did not have good physical training, and therefore his talent was difficult enough for him to realize. In 2000, the young man was overtaken by an accident, because of which he almost did not say goodbye to just started developing careers. It happened terrible - Ricardo hit the bottom of the pool with his head. It could paralyze him forever, but the guy miraculously escaped misfortune. Kaka himself is confident that this is truly a miracle given by God. That's why after every goal scored, Ricardo lifts his hands upwards, directing to the sky - so he thanks the Creator for his salvation.

Religiosity

It is worth noting that Kaka - a religious footballer. For the most part, precisely because of the case mentioned above. After all, having received an injury, he heard from the doctors what could be safely called a verdict: "Paralysis for life!" However, one day Ricardo rose, got up from the stroller! For this, he thanks Jesus Christ. By the way, for some time there were rumors that Kaka (football player) had converted to Islam. It is not known on what grounds they appeared, but rumors are easily refuted.

Kaka wears a special T-shirt, on it is written a phrase, which in Russian is translated as "I belong to Jesus." He also has a small bracelet, he always wears it. On the adornment is written a single word - "Jesus." By the way, when there were rumors that the football player changed religion, he himself was surprised a lot. Ricardo argued in his interview that he was faithful to Jesus, and he himself wanted to understand as quickly as possible where this information came from and on what grounds.

By the way, Kaka - the footballer is generous and pure soul. One-tenth of his income, he gives to charity. It is really worthy of respect.

Carier start

But it's worth returning to the football activities of the athlete. Kaka is a footballer whose biography as a professional athlete begins with the club "Sao Paulo". In this team he debuted in 2001 - then he was 18 years old. It was a game against FC Botafogo. And three days later he designed the first goal - in a match that was held against FC Santos. Ricardo was surprising with his technique, but the most significant event of that time was the winning goal in the final of the Rio São Paulo tournament. It was really a "golden" time for a young football player - for 27 games he designed 12 goals! At the same time, Kaka entered the top 100 of the youngest successful football players.

The next season was just as successful - Ricardo helped his club to reach the final, but there, unfortunately, the team lost. But in the national championship Kaka scored 9 goals for 22 games. In general, if you sum up the player for his entire stay in FC São Paulo, then on his account 131 games and 48 goals scored.

Career in Milan

Kaka was seen quickly. And not some second-rate club, and AC Milan - the most successful in Italy. In 2003, the Italians bought Ricardo, giving him 8.5 million euros. And on September 1, the Brazilian first appeared on the field as part of the Rossoneri - it was a match against FC Ancona in Serie A. Two weeks later, on the 16th, Kaka was included in the starting lineup of the Champions League match. His first goal he designed quickly enough - a month after the debut, on October 5. It was a Milan derby - an event that no Italian misses. It brought Ricardo a frenzied success.

In general, in AC Milan Kaka showed himself very well - for the first season he designed ten goals, which helped the "red devils" win the Championship and go to the ¼ finals of the most anticipated football tournament - the Champions League. So Kaka was quickly accepted into the "Rossoneri", the Brazilian fell in love with everything - from colleagues in the club and to the cheerleaders. By the way, in 2005 Ricardo was recognized as one of the 9 best players, nominating him for the "Golden Ball". Then he did not receive a reward. But two years later, in 2007, she was in his hands, and became a deserved trophy of a talented Brazilian.

Going to another club

AC Milan became really a native club for Ricardo. When in 2009, in January, English "ManCity" offered 100 million pounds sterling for the Brazilian "Milan", Kaka refused. He was not important salary - he did not want to leave the "Rossoneri". So the transfer did not take place.

But in the summer "red-black" representatives of Madrid "Real" offered 68.5 million euros for the player (it is worth remembering how much a talented football player was bought initially). The deal was discussed a long time. At that time, the Italian club was in great need of money. They could not lose as much as 70 million euros. Because on June 8 Kaka moved to the Madrid club for six years. Already on August 7, he went on the field in the "creamy" against "Toronto", and on the 19th day issued his first goal - it was a game against "Borussia D.".

In 2010, in the summer, Ricardo got a serious injury and for 8 months fell out of action. Only on January 3, 2011 he went on the field, replacing Karim Benzema in the game against FC Getafe.

AC Milan in 2012 tried to regain his player, but the attempt failed - the management of the clubs failed to agree, so that the Brazilian remained in Spain.

Last years

Many clubs interested in football player Kaka. Where he plays now is one of the most popular queries. Indeed, many people wanted to buy it. But in 2013 he returned to his native harbor - back to Milan, on the last day of the summer transfer window. But, unfortunately, 12 days after his return, he was injured. Fortunately, not as serious as last time, because of her, he was only out for a month.

Finally we should say about personal life. Footballer Kaka and his wife have two children - a son and daughter. He and his wife are married for 10 years, and before they were married, they still met for four years. But lately there have been rumors that Kaka divorced Caroline. However, there was no official confirmation and refutation of this - most likely, it's just a rumor, as in the case with the change of religious views.