Kaká: Another Brazilian gem Kaká is yet another of the “Green-and-yellow” gems. His soccer – efficient and effective – is key to the team game plan designed by Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. Kaká’s youth and talent will shine at Germany 2006, much as it has for Italy’s Milan, where Kaka’s play has relegated countryman Rivaldo and Portuguese Rui Costa to
the bench.
Name Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite Birth April 22, 1982 in Brasilia (BRA) Height 1.83 meters (6’ 0”) Weight 73 kilos (161 lbs.) Position Mid-fielder Club Milán A.C (ITA)
2002 World Cup Japan/S.Korea - Champion 2003-04 Italian League - Champion 2003-04 Italian Super Cup - Champion 2004 Copa America - Champion 2005 Confederaciones Cup - Champion
