Ricardo Isexon dos Santos Leite - that’s exactly what the full name of the athlete sounds, which everyone knows by the nickname “Kaka”. The football player is a famous person, many know him, but not everyone is interested in his biography. But actually this is a very interesting topic.
Childhood and youth
The soccer player Kaka was born, whose photos show us an interesting young man with a bright Brazilian appearance, in 1982, on April 22. His homeland is sunny and affable Brazil, the country where football originated. His parents are a civil engineer and elementary school teacher. Father and mother provided a good family, and this gave the future footballer the opportunity to concentrate both on his studies and on sports.
At the age of seven, Ricardo moved with his family to São Paulo. The boy did not quit football, moreover, the school arranged a young athlete in a local youth club, whose name sounded like “Alphavilli”. From this, one can say, it all began - it was there that the scout of the São Paulo football club noticed the future star.
Accident and miracle of healing
Kaka is a footballer who has not been able to handle the ball well since childhood. The boy was not distinguished by good physical preparation, and therefore it was difficult for him to realize his talent. Even in 2000, the young man was overtaken by an accident, because of which he almost said goodbye to his career, which had just begun to develop. A terrible thing happened - Ricardo hit his head hard on the bottom of the pool. This could paralyze him forever, but the guy miraculously escaped misfortune. Kaka himself is convinced that this is indeed a miracle given by God. That is why, after each goal scored, Ricardo raises his hands upward, pointing to the sky - so he thanks the Creator for his salvation.
Religiosity
It is worth noting that Kaka is a religious football player. For the most part, it is precisely because of the case mentioned above. After all, having been injured, he heard from the doctors what could be safely called a sentence: "Paralysis for life!" However, one fine day, Ricardo got up, got up from the stroller! For this he thanks Jesus Christ. By the way, for some time there were rumors that Kaka (the football player) converted to Islam. It is not known on what basis they appeared, but rumors are easily refuted.
Kaka wears a special T-shirt, on it is written a phrase that is translated into Russian as "I belong to Jesus." He also has a small bracelet, he always wears it. On the decoration is written a single word - "Jesus." By the way, when there were rumors that the football player had changed his religion, he himself was surprised at this a lot. Ricardo claimed in an interview that he was faithful to Jesus, and he himself quickly wanted to figure out where this information came from and on what basis.
By the way, Kaka is a generous and pure football player. He gives one tenth of his income to charity. It is truly worthy of respect.
Carier start
But it is worth returning to the athlete's football activity. Kaka is a football player whose biography as a professional athlete begins with the São Paulo Club. He made his debut in this team in 2001 - then he was 18 years old. It was a game against FC Botafogo. And three days later he scored the first goal - in the match, which took place against FC Santos. Ricardo surprised 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 the young football player - he scored 12 goals in 27 games! Then Kaka entered the ranking of the hundred most successful young players.
The next season was just as successful - Ricardo helped his club reach the finals, but there, unfortunately, the team lost. But in the national championship Kaka scored 9 goals in 22 games. In general, if we summarize the results of a player during his entire stay in FC São Paulo, then he has 131 games and 48 goals scored.
Career in Milan
Kaka was spotted quickly. And not some second-rate club, but AC Milan - the most successful in Italy. In 2003, Italians bought Ricardo, giving him 8.5 million euros. And on September 1, the Brazilian first entered the field as part of the Rossoneri - it was a match against FC Ancon in Serie A. Two weeks later, on the 16th, Kaka was included in the starting lineup of the Champions League match. He scored his first goal quickly enough - a month after the debut, on October 5. It was a Milan derby - an event that not a single Italian misses. It brought Ricardo a frantic success.
In general, Kaka showed himself very well in AC Milan - for the first season he scored ten goals, which helped the “Red Devils” win the National Championship and get into the ¼ finals of the most anticipated football tournament - the Champions League. So Kaka was quickly put into operation, “Rossoneri", the Brazilians fell in love with everything from colleagues in the club and to the fans. 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 well-deserved trophy of a talented Brazilian.
Transfer to another club
AC Milan has become a truly native club for Ricardo. When in 2009, in January, the English “ManCity” offered £ 100 million for the Brazilian “Milan”, Kaka refused. His salary was not important - he did not want to leave the Rossoneri system. So the transfer did not take place.
But in the summer of “red-black" representatives of Madrid "Real" offered 68.5 million euros per player (it is worth remembering how many talented football players bought initially). The deal was negotiated for a long time. At that time, the Italian club was very much in need of money. They could not lose as much as 70 million euros. Because June 8, Kaka moved to the Madrid club for six years. Already on August 7, he entered the field as part of “creamy” against “Toronto”, and on the 19th he scored his first goal - it was a game against “Borussia D.”
In 2010, in the summer, Ricardo was seriously injured and was down for 8 months. Only on January 3, 2011 he entered the field, replacing Karim Benzema in the game against Getafe FC.
AC Milan in 2012 tried to regain its player, but the attempt was unsuccessful - the club management failed to agree, so the Brazilian remained in Spain.
Last years
Many clubs were interested in the football player Kaka. Where he plays now is one of the most popular queries. Indeed, many 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 dropped out only for a month.
Finally, it should be said about personal life. Football player Kaka and his wife have two children - a son and a daughter. He and his wife have been married for 10 years, and before they got married, they had been dating for four years. But lately there have been rumors that Kaka divorced Carolina. However, there was no official confirmation or refutation of this - most likely, this is just a rumor, as is the case with the change of religious views.