Kaka

Position         : Midfielder

Date of birth : 22 April, 1982

Team              : Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Nationality     : Brazil

Notes              : Scored two goals in the final to help Sao Paulo win the Copa Rio-Sao Paulo in 2001. This shows his growing importance to the Sao Paulo first team. He was involved in the Brazilian youth team which won the World U/17 Championships in 1999. He was also at the World Youth Cup in 2001 where Brazil were knocked out at the quarter-final stage. Good form led to a call-up to the Brazilian national squad in 2002. Elected to stay with Sao Paulo despite interest from clubs such as PSG and Brescia. Was part of the Brazilian squad which won the 2002 World Cup.

LAST UPDATED: 1 August, 2002

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