Roberto Carlos da Silva

Roberto Carlos, full name Roberto Carlos da Silva (born 10 April 1973, Garca , Sao Paolo), is a Brazilian-Spanish football wingback who has played for Real Madrid since 1996. He has been a member of the Brazil national team in three World cups, helping the team reach the final in the 1998 and win the 2002 tournament. He is one of only five players to have played more than 100 matches in the Champion Leagues as of March 2007.

Roberto Carlos is known for his trademark powerful free kicks (known as a cannon). He is also known for his speed and his aggressiveness at joining the offense, often leading counter attacks from the back of the field. He is regarded as one of the best full backs of all time. He finished second to countryman Ronaldo in the 1997 FIFA world player of the year award poll and was named by Pele as one of the top 125 great living footballer in March 2004.

He played for Palmeiras and Inter Milan, before settling with Real Madrid in 1996, making him the team's longest serving foreign player.

On 2 August 2005 Carlos received dual Spanish and Brazilian citizenship. This proved important for Real Madrid, 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.

During the 2005-06 season, there was news of the possibility of Roberto Carlos leaving Madrid, after which he was linked to several clubs, most notably Chelsea and Fenerbache.

In the 2006-2007 season, Roberto Carlos was not so favorable to Fabio Cappelo. he didnt play in several occasions and was considered a substitute. He hasnt been scoring much goals lately for his minutes played this entire season is not high.

On 9 March 2007, he announced his decision to not renew his contract with Real Madrid. Greek media declare that he is very close to Olympiacos and his friend Rivaldo.

Honours

With Brazil national team

• Copa America : 1997, 1999

• FIFA World Cup : 2002

With Palmeiras

• Brazillian League : 1993

With Real Madrid

• UEFA Champion League : 1997/98 , 1999/00 , 2001/02

• LA Liga : 1996/97 , 2000/01 , 2002/03

• Spanish Super Cup : 1997 , 2001 , 2003

• Intercontinental Cup : 1998 , 2002

• European Super Cup : 2002
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Personal information
Full name	Roberto Carlos da Silva
Date of birth	(1973-04-10) 10 April 1973 (age 34)
Place of birth	Garca, Sao Paolo , Brazil
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position	Left Wingback
Club information
Current club	Real Madrid
Number	3 international number=6 (brazil)
Youth clubs
1990-1992	Uniao Sao Joao
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1993-1995 1995-1996 1996-2007	Palmeiras Internazionale Real Madrid	68 (5) 30 (5) 364 (45)
National team2
1992-2006	Brazil	125 (29)