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Roberto Carlos, full name Roberto Carlos da Silva (b. April 10, 1973 in Garça, São Paulo), is a Brazilian footballer. This short, but strong and very fast left wing-back is known for his trademark super-powerful free-kicks. He currently plays for Real Madrid where he has extended his contract until 2007.

On the club level, Roberto Carlos has played for Palmeiras, Internazionale, and Real Madrid. He has 105 caps for Brazil, and helped his country win the World Cup in 2002 after finishing second in 1998. He is perhaps most famous for scoring an incredible free kick against France when the ball took an amazing swerve, leaving goalkeeper Fabien Barthez stunned.

In December 2004, Roberto Carlos received Spanish citizenship but maintained his Brazilian nationality as well. He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. Roberto Carlos is divorced with three children.

On June 24, 2005, Roberto Carlos was robbed by two gunmen while doing a live radio interview. However, the robbers did not harm him, merely taking his watch and the interviewer's cell phone.

Clubs

• Brazil national football team

  • February 1992 -

  • Debut against USA

• Palmeiras 1992-1995

• Inter Milan 1995-1996

• Real Madrid 1996-

Titles

	1993 Brazilian league with Palmeiras
	1996 Silver medal Olympic football tournament with Brazil
	1997 Spanish league with Real Madrid
	1997 Copa América with Brazil
	1998 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
	1998 Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
	2000 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
	2001 Spanish league with Real Madrid
	2002 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
	2002 European Supercup with Real Madrid
	2002 Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
	2002 World Champion FIFA World Cup with Brazill
	2003 Spanish league