Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos, born on April 10, 1973, is a Brazilian former professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skills as a left-back. Often referred to as RC3, he is celebrated as one of the greatest full-backs in football history, having been described as the most offensive-minded left-back ever. His illustrious career is marked by significant achievements, including being a runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1997 and the Ballon d'Or in 2002.

His professional journey began in Brazil, where he initially played as a forward before transitioning to left-back. In 1996, he joined Real Madrid from Inter Milan, where he enjoyed eleven successful seasons. During his time at the club, he made five hundred eighty-four appearances and scored seventy-one goals, contributing to four La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League victories. In April 2013, he was honored by Marca as part of the 'Best Foreign Eleven in Real Madrid's History'.

On the international stage, Roberto Carlos made his debut for the Brazil national team in 1992 and participated in three World Cups. He played a pivotal role in Brazil's journey to the final in 1998 and their triumph in the 2002 tournament. With one hundred twenty-five caps, he ranks among the top players for national team appearances and was recognized in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in both 1998 and 2002.

After retiring from professional play at the age of thirty-nine in 2012, he ventured into management, taking the helm at Sivasspor in the Turkish Süper Lig in June 2013, a position he held until December 2014. He briefly returned to the pitch in 2015 as a player/manager for the Indian Super League club Delhi Dynamos, showcasing his enduring passion for the game.