Roberto Carlos (footballer)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFor other people named Roberto Carlos, seeRoberto Carlos.Not to be confused withRoberto Carlos (Spanish footballer).Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha(born 10 April 1973), more commonly known simply asRoberto Carlos, is a retired Brazilianfootballerand current manager of Turkish league clubAkhisar Belediyespor. He started his career in Brazil as a forward but spent most of his career as aleft-backand has been described as the "most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game".[3]He was nicknamedel hombre bala("the bullet man") due to his powerfulbendingfree kicks, which have been measured at over 105 miles per hour (169km/h).[4]He is also known for his stamina, running speed, technical skills, crossing ability,[5]longthrow insand 24-inch (61cm) thighs.[4]In 1997 he was runner-up in theFIFA World Player of the Year. Considered one of the best left backs in history, he was chosen on theFIFA World Cup Dream Team, and in 2004 was named in theFIFA 100list of the world's greatest living players.[6][7]Roberto Carlos started playing forBrazilin 1992 and was a member of theSeleoin threeWorld Cups, helping the team reachthe finalin1998and win the2002 tournament. He was named in theFIFA World Cup All-Star Teamin 1998 and 2002.At club level he joinedReal Madridin 1996 where he spent eleven hugely successful seasons, playing 584 matches in all competitions, scoring 71 goals. At Real he won fourLa Ligatitles and theUEFA Champions Leaguethree times. In April 2013, he was named byMarcaas a member of the "Best foreign eleven inReal Madrid's history".[8]In August 2012, he announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.[9]Carlos took up management and was named as the head coach ofSivassporin the TurkishSper Ligin June 2013.[10]He resigned as head coach in December 2014 after a succession of poor results.[11]In January 2015 he was appointed as manager of Akhisar Belediyespor. Roberto Carlos (footballer)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFor other people named Roberto Carlos, seeRoberto Carlos.Not to be confused withRoberto Carlos (Spanish footballer).Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos in 2007

Personal information

Full nameRoberto Carlos da Silva Rocha[1]

Date of birth10 April 1973(age41)

Place of birthGara,So Paulo,Brazil

Height1.68m (5ft 6in)[1]

Playing positionLeft-back

Club information

Current teamAkhisar Belediyespor

Senior career*

YearsTeamApps(Gls)

19911993Unio So Joo

19931995Palmeiras44(3)

19951996Internazionale30(5)

19962007Real Madrid370(47)

20072009Fenerbahe65(6)

20102011Corinthians35(1)

20112012Anzhi Makhachkala29(4)

Total573(65)

National team

19922006[2]Brazil125(11)

Teams managed

2011Anzhi Makhachkala(Assistant)

20132014Sivasspor

2015Akhisar Belediyespor

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. Appearances (Goals).

Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha(born 10 April 1973), more commonly known simply asRoberto Carlos, is a retired Brazilianfootballerand current manager of Turkish league clubAkhisar Belediyespor. He started his career in Brazil as a forward but spent most of his career as aleft-backand has been described as the "most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game".[3]He was nicknamedel hombre bala("the bullet man") due to his powerfulbendingfree kicks, which have been measured at over 105 miles per hour (169km/h).[4]He is also known for his stamina, running speed, technical skills, crossing ability,[5]longthrow insand 24-inch (61cm) thighs.[4]In 1997 he was runner-up in theFIFA World Player of the Year. Considered one of the best left backs in history, he was chosen on theFIFA World Cup Dream Team, and in 2004 was named in theFIFA 100list of the world's greatest living players.[6][7]Roberto Carlos started playing forBrazilin 1992 and was a member of theSeleoin threeWorld Cups, helping the team reachthe finalin1998and win the2002 tournament. He was named in theFIFA World Cup All-Star Teamin 1998 and 2002.At club level he joinedReal Madridin 1996 where he spent eleven hugely successful seasons, playing 584 matches in all competitions, scoring 71 goals. At Real he won fourLa Ligatitles and theUEFA Champions Leaguethree times. In April 2013, he was named byMarcaas a member of the "Best foreign eleven inReal Madrid's history".[8]In August 2012, he announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.[9]Carlos took up management and was named as the head coach ofSivassporin the TurkishSper Ligin June 2013.[10]He resigned as head coach in December 2014 after a succession of poor results.[11]In January 2015 he was appointed as manager of Akhisar Belediyespor.