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Athlete
Roberto Carlos
Famoose for
Combining explosive attacking runs with powerful left-footed shooting.
Free kick against France · European titles
- Born
- 10 April 1973
- Birthplace
- Garça, Brazil
More people
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos is a Brazilian former footballer whose career helped define the modern attacking left-back.
Early life
São Paulo state
Grew up in a working-class family.
Early clubs
Developed with União São João before Palmeiras.
Career
- 1990s
Brazil and Italy
Rose through Palmeiras and played for Inter.
- 1996–2007
Real Madrid
Became a central player in a successful team.
- Later career
Further clubs
Played in Turkey and elsewhere before coaching.
Achievements
Free kick against France
Scored a famously bending long-range shot.
European titles
Won three Champions Leagues with Real Madrid.
World Cup
Won with Brazil.
Beyond football
Coaching
Moved into coaching after his playing career.
Partnership
Played alongside Cafu in Brazil’s attacking full-back system.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Web Summit. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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