Roberto Carlos
Manager & Player
WORLD LEGEND
Brazil
Roberto Carlos about playing in the Legends Charity Game:
“When I look back on my career, both Brazilian and European football played a defining role in shaping my style, mindset, and achievements. Lifting the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil remains one of my proudest achievements, a moment that defined not just my career, but my life. At the same time, my years with clubs like Inter Milan and Real Madrid challenged me to reach my peak and refine every aspect of my game. I’m honoured to be part of the SBC Legends Charity Game in Lisbon this September, a special occasion that brings together two footballing cultures that mean the world to me. To represent Brazil again, compete against Portugal’s greatest legends, and support incredible causes through football, it’s something I’m very proud to be part of.”
About
Synonymous for his thunderous left peg, Roberto Carlos brought an abundance of attacking flair to any team he played in.
In many ways, he redefined the role of the modern full-back. Famous for his thunderous free-kicks and lung-busting runs down the flank, Carlos was a key figure for both Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team.
Starting his career in Brazil, Carlos moved to Inter Milan briefly before making his legendary switch to Real Madrid in 1996. There, he became a cornerstone of the Galácticos era, winning multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles. Internationally, he was part of Brazil’s golden generation, winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup and finishing as a runner-up in 1998.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
International Level
Brazil
FIFA World Cup: 2002 FIFA
World Cup Runner-up: 1998
Copa América: 1997, 1999
FIFA Confederations Cup: 1997
Olympic Bronze Medal: 1996
FIFA U-20 World Cup Runner-up: 1993
Club Level
Palmeiras Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1993, 1994
Real Madrid La Liga: 1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07 Supercopa de España: 1997, 2001, 2003
UEFA Champions League: 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02
UEFA Super Cup: 2002 Intercontinental Cup: 1998, 2002
Fenerbahçe Turkish Super Cup: 2007, 2009
Personal Honours
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1998, 2002
UEFA Team of the Year: 2002
UEFA Club Defender of the Year: 2002
FIFA 100 (List of greatest living players selected by Pelé): 2004
Ballon d’Or: Runner-up (2002),
Top 10 finishes (1997, 1998, 2002)
ESM Team of the Year: 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02
La Liga Best Defender: 1997
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2001–02
Golden Foot Legends Award: 2008
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Brazil (1992 – 2006)
125 apps, 11 goals
CLUB HISTORY
União São João (1991 – 1993) 33 apps, 12 goals
Palmeiras (1993 – 1995) 44 apps, 5 goals
Inter Milan (1995 – 1996) 34 apps, 7 goals
Real Madrid (1996 – 2007) 527 apps, 69 goals
Fenerbahçe (2007 – 2009) 103 apps, 10 goals
Corinthians (2010 – 2011) 61 apps, 5 goals
Anzhi Makhachkala (2011 – 2012) 28 apps, 5 goals
Total (1991 – 2012) 830 apps, 113 goals