Happy 52nd birthday to Brazil legend Roberto Carlos!

 

Happy 52nd birthday to Brazil legend Roberto Carlos! 820 club games 125 Brazil cap 113 goals 24 trophies, and that lethal left foot. Did you know he once ran 100m in 10.9 seconds? Roberto Carlos, the iconic Brazilian footballer, turns 52 today, April 10, 2025. Born in 1973, he built a phenomenal career that cemented his status as a global superstar. With 820 appearances for clubs like Palmeiras, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Fenerbahce, he showcased his brilliance over decades. See also: Remembering a Hero: South Africans Commemorate 32 Years Since Chris Hani's Assassination

Earning 125 caps for Brazil, he played a key role in their 2002 World Cup victory. Scoring 113 goals as a left back is extraordinary, but his free kicks like that jaw-dropping, bending strike against France in 1997 are etched in football history. His trophy haul of 24 major honors, including three Champions League titles with Real Madrid, speaks to his winning mentality. Known for blistering pace and a left foot that unleashed rockets, he redefined the full back role. Did you know he once clocked 10.9 seconds in a 100-meter sprint during training? That speed explains those lung-busting runs down the wing! Off the pitch, his charisma and beaming smile won hearts worldwide. Did you know he nearly joined Birmingham City in 1995 before choosing Inter Milan? Imagine him in the English Midlands!

Another fun fact: his famous 1997 free kick was measured at 105 mph, leaving physicists baffled by its curve. Today, fans celebrate not just his stats but the sheer joy he brought to football. Whether it was outpacing defenders or smashing shots goalkeepers couldn’t touch, Roberto Carlos was a phenomenon. At 52, he remains a symbol of Brazil’s footballing legacy, inspiring new generations with his flair and power. Happy birthday to a true legend whose left foot changed the game forever!