Kaká (Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite) is one of the greatest attacking midfielders of all time. Born April 22, 1982, his elegance, dribbling, playmaking, and goal-scoring defined an era. **Ballon d'Or 2007**: Won football's highest individual honor after leading AC Milan to Champions League glory. Beat Cristiano Ronaldo (277 points) and Lionel Messi (255) with 444 points. **Last non-Messi/Ronaldo winner until Modrić 2018**. Also won **FIFA World Player of Year 2007** and **UEFA Club Footballer of Year 2007**. **AC Milan (2003-2009, 2013-14)**: **270 apps, 95 goals**. First spell (2003-09): 193 league apps, 70 goals. **Serie A title 2003-04**. **UEFA Champions League 2006-07**: Tournament TOP SCORER and instrumental in final win. **Real Madrid (2009-2013)**: **120 apps, 29 goals** (85 La Liga apps, 23 goals, 5 Champions League goals in 24 apps). Injuries affected pace. **Brazil (92 caps, 29 goals, 2002-2016)**: **2002 FIFA WORLD CUP WINNER** (debut year). **FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 & 2009 winner** (Golden Ball 2009). Represented Brazil in 2006, 2010 World Cups. Exceptional dribbling, vision, long-range shooting, and sportsmanship. The last great playmaker before Messi-Ronaldo dominance. Icon of Milan, legend of Brazil, and one of football's most elegant ambassadors.
Kaká's tactical profile.
Perfect gentleman of football. Ballon d'Or 2007 winner, Champions League top scorer, 2002 World Cup winner. Elegance (9.9), vision (9.8), creativity (9.7). Perfect sportsmanship (10.0). Last great playmaker before Messi-Ronaldo era. Milan icon with 270 apps/95 goals. Brazil legend. Humble ambassador of the beautiful game.
| Club/Country | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Milan (Total) | 2003-09, 2013-14 | 270 | 95 |
| AC Milan (1st Spell League) | 2003-2009 | 193 | 70 |
| Real Madrid (Total) | 2009-2013 | 120 | 29 |
| Real Madrid (La Liga) | 2009-2013 | 85 | 23 |
| Real Madrid (CL) | 2009-2013 | 24 | 5 |
| Brazil | 2002-2016 | 92 | 29 |
| Major Tournaments: 2002 World Cup (Winner), 2006 WC, 2010 WC • Confederations Cup 2005, 2009 (Golden Ball) | |||
Kaká vs All-Time Great Playmakers
Ballon d'Or 2007 winner.
The Last Great Playmaker
"Ballon d'Or 2007. 2002 World Cup
winner.
Champions League top scorer. Milan icon (270 apps/95 goals).
Elegance (9.9),
Vision (9.8), Sportsmanship (10.0).
The perfect gentleman. The last before Messi-Ronaldo
era.
Kaká - Forever a legend."