Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, often known as Roberto Carlos and sometimes RC3, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He has been described as the "most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game", and one of the greatest full-backs in history. In 1997, he was runner-up in the FIFA World Player of the Year. He is primarily known for his long career at Real Madrid and ever-presence in the Brazilian national team.
Roberto Carlos in 2023
Roberto Carlos in Corinthians signing ceremony
Roberto Carlos in August 2011
Roberto Carlos in 2006 with the Brazil national team
FIFA World Player of the Year
The FIFA World Player of the Year was an association football award presented annually by the sport's governing body, FIFA, between 1991 and 2015 at the FIFA World Player Gala. Coaches and captains of international teams and media representatives selected the player they deem to have performed the best in the previous calendar year.
Ronaldo, the youngest recipient of the award aged 20, won it three times.
Marta, the youngest recipient of the award aged 20, won it five times.
Birgit Prinz won the award three times.
Image: Ronaldo em campo