Today marks the birthday of one of the most important players in AC Milan history: Ricardo Iseczon Dos Santos Leite.
You’ll probably know him as ‘Kaka’, the Brazilian phenomenon, whose genius endeared him to the hearts of the Milan faithful during his many unforgettable years at the club. As a polite and quiet 21-year-old that arrived from Sao Paulo, he would go on to conquer the world.
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Wearing the Rossoneri shirt, Kaká played 307 official matches and scored 104 goals, over two different periods. The first spell – from 2003 to 2009 – is definitely the one he is better remembered for, but there was a return in the 2013-14 season too.
With Milan, Kakà won: 1 European Super Cup (2007), 1 Scudetto (2004), 1 Italian Super Cup (2004), 1 Champions League (2007), 1 Club World Cup (2007), 1 Ballon d’Or (2007), 1 FIFA World Player (2007), 1 AIC Football Oscar (2007).
He continues to keep up with matters at Milan, voicing his support for Santiago Gimenez earlier in the week. On this his 44th birthday, sit back and enjoy the brilliance of a player that Milan have arguably not seen the level of since.
Top Ten for sure
When will we see similar kind payers at ac again ?
The closest one maybe Kevin Prince, Bonaventura, and Rabiot 10 years ago but still they can’t match kaka’s speed and accelaration.
I miss Kaka. So much speed, finesse and class…
He’s the reason of why I’m in love with Milan in the first place, & even to this day….
his second goal against man u, left me in delirious tears when i watched it then, still does now.
The guy was something else. Love him to bits till today. those were the days that teams knew we were the red devils truly!. Bayern Munich managers expressed concern they were being drawn against milan in the UCL too often. They knew they would be eliminated.
Those were the good ol’ days.
It is not enough to have pace, but also brains, finishing and football IQ. Someone should tell the speedster, wannabe star on our team to go watch his videos and learn.
Top top player
this guy didnt run. he would glide. one of the most graceful players with the ball one would ever see
So good.
Thanks for the memories.