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Roberto Carlos is a Brazilian footballer considered to be one of the best left backs to have ever played the game

InformationDetail
BirthdayApril 10, 1973
NationalityBrazilian
FamousSportspersons, Football Players
SpousesAlexandra Pinheiro, Mariana Luccon
SiblingsCristiane da Silva Rocha
Known asRoberto Carlos da Silva Rocha
ChildrensCarlos Eduardo da Silva Rocha, Christopher da Silva Rocha, Giovanna da Silva Rocha, Luca da Silva Rocha, Manuela da Silva Rocha, Rebeca da Silva Rocha, Roberta da Silva Rocha, Roberto Carlos Júnior da Silva Rocha
Birth PlaceGarça
ReligionCatholicism
Height168
GenderMale
FatherOscar da Silva
MotherVera Lucia da Silva
Net Worth$40 million
Sun SignAries
Born inGarça
Famous asFootball Player

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Who is Roberto Carlos?

Roberto Carlos is a Brazilian footballer who is often regarded as one of the best left backs to have ever played the game. In a glittering career, during which he represented Brazilian national team and a number of clubs, he has given ample evidence that he is certainly up there among the greats of the game. Carlos grew up in a poor family and had to work in a factory when he was a child, but his talent as a footballer shone through as he broke into Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro and before long he went to Europe to play for top clubs. Despite being a defender, Carlos was known for his marauding runs down the left wing and was known for spectacular free kicks. A free kick he took in 1997 against France in a friendly for Brazil is rated among the best free kicks ever taken due to the vicious swing on the ball and throughout his career he scored plenty of such goals. He played for Real Madrid for 11 seasons and led the club to plenty of major trophies as he became the world’s foremost left back. Roberto Carlos played in Turkey and Russia towards the end of his career before trying his hand at coaching.

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Childhood & Early Life

Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha was born on 10 April 1973, to Oscar da Silva and Vera Lucia da Silva in an area called Garca in Sao Paolo, Brazil. He grew up in a poor family and his parents worked in a coffee plantation.

Roberto Carlos, like many other Brazilian children, liked football and played it whenever he had time but he had already started working at the age of 12 in order to help his family. Carlos worked in a textile factory named Torsao Cardeiro.

Roberto Carlos’ career as a footballer started in Brazil with the club Uniao Sao Joao which was based in the area of Araras in Sao Paolo. He played for the youth ranks at the club before moving to bigger clubs in Brazil and beyond.

Career

In 1992, when Roberto Carlos was 19 years old he moved on loan from Uniao Sao Joao to the Belo Horizonte based Atletico Mineiro and played for the club in a few games before moving on to Palmeiras in the following season. In the same year, he was also selected for the Brazil national team.

After joining Palmeiras in 1993, he helped the Sao Paulo based club to two Brazilian league titles in the two seasons that he played for them. It was at Palmeiras that his skills as an attacking left back were noticed by other clubs and after his stint at Palmeiras, Carlos was being courted by the top clubs in Europe.

In 1995, Roberto Carlos joined the Italian club Inter Milan and moved to Europe. The season was not a successful one for the club as it finished at the 7th spot but Carlos announced himself on the big stage by scoring a thunderous free kick in his very first game and that was to become his hall mark for the rest of his career. He left Inter Milan after a season.

In 1996, Robert Carlos moved to Real Madrid as their left back and at Madrid he became one of the mainstays of the team during a successful period for the club. He played for Real Madrid for 11 years and was considered by many to be the best left full back in the world. He scored 71 goals in 584 games and helped the club win plenty of trophies including 4 league titles as well as 3 UEFA Champions League trophies.

In 1998, Roberto Carlos played for Brazil in the World Cup in France; the team ended the tournament as runners up. He was part of 2002 World Cup winning national team and scored one goal in the tournament that was held in Japan and South Korea.

After the 2006 World Cup in which Brazil was knocked out in the quarter final by France, Carlos announced his retirement from the national team. He had scored 11 goals in 125 appearances for the team. The following year he left Real Madrid and joined Turkish club Fenerbahce and after winning one trophy he exited the club two years later.

In 2010, Roberto Carlos went back to Brazil and joined Corinthians and scored a few important goals, however, he decided to quit the club following threats of violence from the fans at the club. The following year he joined Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala and retired from professional football after a season.

After serving as the temporary manager at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, Roberto Carlos became the manager of Turkish club Sivasspor in 2013 but left the following year. The following year he managed Turkish club Akhishar Belediyespor before managing Indian Super League team Delhi Dynamos.

Awards & Achievements

Roberto Carlos figured in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team and was also named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1998 and 2002.

In 2004, he was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.

Personal Life & Legacy

Roberto Carlos got married to Mariana Luccon in 2009. He has eight children; four sons and four daughters. However, it must be noted that very little is known about his personal life and all the children might not have the same mother.

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Roberto Carlos's awards

YearNameAward

Other

02008 - Golden Foot
0 2004 - FIFA 100
0 2003; 2002 - UEFA Team of the Year
0 1998 - Trofeo EFE Best Ibero-American Soccer Player of the Spanish League

Roberto Carlos biography timelines

  • // 10th Apr 1973
    Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha was born on 10 April 1973, to Oscar da Silva and Vera Lucia da Silva in an area called Garca in Sao Paolo, Brazil. He grew up in a poor family and his parents worked in a coffee plantation.
  • // 1992
    In 1992, when Roberto Carlos was 19 years old he moved on loan from Uniao Sao Joao to the Belo Horizonte based Atletico Mineiro and played for the club in a few games before moving on to Palmeiras in the following season. In the same year, he was also selected for the Brazil national team.
  • // 1993
    After joining Palmeiras in 1993, he helped the Sao Paulo based club to two Brazilian league titles in the two seasons that he played for them. It was at Palmeiras that his skills as an attacking left back were noticed by other clubs and after his stint at Palmeiras, Carlos was being courted by the top clubs in Europe.
  • // 1995
    In 1995, Roberto Carlos joined the Italian club Inter Milan and moved to Europe. The season was not a successful one for the club as it finished at the 7th spot but Carlos announced himself on the big stage by scoring a thunderous free kick in his very first game and that was to become his hall mark for the rest of his career. He left Inter Milan after a season.
  • // 1996
    In 1996, Robert Carlos moved to Real Madrid as their left back and at Madrid he became one of the mainstays of the team during a successful period for the club. He played for Real Madrid for 11 years and was considered by many to be the best left full back in the world. He scored 71 goals in 584 games and helped the club win plenty of trophies including 4 league titles as well as 3 UEFA Champions League trophies.
  • // 1998 To 2002
    In 1998, Roberto Carlos played for Brazil in the World Cup in France; the team ended the tournament as runners up. He was part of 2002 World Cup winning national team and scored one goal in the tournament that was held in Japan and South Korea.
  • // 1998 To 2002
    Roberto Carlos figured in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team and was also named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1998 and 2002.
  • // 2004
    In 2004, he was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.
  • // 2006
    After the 2006 World Cup in which Brazil was knocked out in the quarter final by France, Carlos announced his retirement from the national team. He had scored 11 goals in 125 appearances for the team. The following year he left Real Madrid and joined Turkish club Fenerbahce and after winning one trophy he exited the club two years later.
  • // 2009
    Roberto Carlos got married to Mariana Luccon in 2009. He has eight children; four sons and four daughters. However, it must be noted that very little is known about his personal life and all the children might not have the same mother.
  • // 2010
    In 2010, Roberto Carlos went back to Brazil and joined Corinthians and scored a few important goals, however, he decided to quit the club following threats of violence from the fans at the club. The following year he joined Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala and retired from professional football after a season.
  • // 2013
    After serving as the temporary manager at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, Roberto Carlos became the manager of Turkish club Sivasspor in 2013 but left the following year. The following year he managed Turkish club Akhishar Belediyespor before managing Indian Super League team Delhi Dynamos.

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Roberto Carlos's FAQ

  • What is Roberto Carlos birthday?

    Roberto Carlos was born at 1973-04-10

  • Where is Roberto Carlos's birth place?

    Roberto Carlos was born in Garça

  • What is Roberto Carlos nationalities?

    Roberto Carlos's nationalities is Brazilian

  • Who is Roberto Carlos spouses?

    Roberto Carlos's spouses is Alexandra Pinheiro, Mariana Luccon

  • Who is Roberto Carlos siblings?

    Roberto Carlos's siblings is Cristiane da Silva Rocha

  • Who is Roberto Carlos childrens?

    Roberto Carlos's childrens is Carlos Eduardo da Silva Rocha, Christopher da Silva Rocha, Giovanna da Silva Rocha, Luca da Silva Rocha, Manuela da Silva Rocha, Rebeca da Silva Rocha, Roberta da Silva Rocha, Roberto Carlos Júnior da Silva Rocha

  • What is Roberto Carlos's religion?

    Roberto Carlos's religion is Catholicism

  • How tall is Roberto Carlos?

    Roberto Carlos's height is 168

  • Who is Roberto Carlos's father?

    Roberto Carlos's father is Oscar da Silva

  • Who is Roberto Carlos's mother?

    Roberto Carlos's mother is Vera Lucia da Silva

  • What is Roberto Carlos's sun sign?

    Roberto Carlos is Aries

  • How famous is Roberto Carlos?

    Roberto Carlos is famouse as Football Player