Tuesday 19 July 2011

Rivaldo


DoB: Apr 19, 1972

PoB: Paulista, Brazil

Position: Attacking midfielder

Clubs represented: Santa Cruz, Mogi Mirim, Corinthians, Palmeiras, Deportivo La Coruña, Barcelona, AC Milan, Cruzeiro, Olympiakos, AEK Athens, Bunyodkor, São Paulo

Total appearances/goals: 482/240

Total caps: 74/34

Honours:
9 domestic league titles, 2 regional league titles, 6 domestic cups

1 UEFA Champions League, 2 European Super Cups

WC: 02
Copa America: 99
Confederations Cup: 97

FIFA World Player of the Year: 99
European Player of the Year/Ballon d'Or: 99
Onze d'Or: 99
WC Team of the Tournament: 98, 02
Copa America 99 MVP
Spanish League Footballer of the Year: 99
Greek League Foreign Player of the Year: 06, 07
Brazilian League Team of the Year: 93, 94
Champions League Top Scorer: 00
Copa America 99 Top Scorer
Uzbek League Top Scorer: 09
Chosen for the FIFA 100

Highs:
In 99-00 had arguably his best seasons, clinching best player awards, the Copa America and spanish titles, and an honourable semi-final finish in the CL.
Never really stopped scoring in his senior years, even if he doesn't play as much competitive football.

Lows:
In his only CL final, with Milan, didn't come off the bench.
Was dropped at 31 from the international squad, which might seem early, considering he's still playing to this day.

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