Kaká is 44 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 22 April 1982.
Brazilian footballer who won the Ballon d'Or in 2007
Did you know?He survived a serious swimming pool accident as a teenager that left him with a fractured vertebra.
Quick facts
Date of birth22 April 1982
Age44
NationalityBrazilian
BirthplaceGama, Brazil
Occupationassociation football player, diplomat, writer
Editor's Take:
Kaká combined speed, balance and vision in a way that made him almost unstoppable at his best. At AC Milan he glided past defenders and created chances from nothing. He led the club to European glory in 2007. That year he was named the best player in the world. Injuries slowed him after his move to Real Madrid. He never quite recaptured that peak. He was also known for his open Christian faith. He was the last player to win the Ballon d'Or before Messi and Ronaldo's long reign.
Key Milestones
2002: Wins the World Cup with Brazil
2003: Joins AC Milan
2007: Wins the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or
2009: Joins Real Madrid
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite (Brazilian Portuguese:; born 22 April 1982), commonly known as Kaká (Brazilian Portuguese: ) or Ricardo Kaká, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.