Born in 1973 in Sao Paolo, Brazil to coffee plantation workers. Started working at age 12 to support family. Started football career at Uniao Sao Joao youth team
Roberto Carlos was a Brazilian legend who played for multiple clubs including Real Madrid. He scored 97 goals and 126 assists in 756 club appearances. Won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil
Roberto Carlos scored a spectacular free kick against France in 1997 Tournoi de France. The ball was shot from 35 meters and left goalkeeper Barthez perplexed. Carlos never tried to replicate the perfect strike after the 1997 match