#4 Roberto Carlos
Celebrated for the ravaging runs related with Brazilian full-backs, Roberto Carlos was a backbone in the Brazilian national group setup as the left-full-back for over 10 years and was a standout amongst the most mainstream footballers in the late twentieth century.
An authority at free kicks, Carlos is considered by numerous individuals to be the most hostile left-back ever of the sport. He was nicknamed El Hombre Bala (The Bullet Man) because of his incredible free kicks which were estimated at more than 169 km/hour.
He was additionally noticeable for his rankling speed, crossing capacity and specialized aptitudes. In 2004, Pele named him among the FIFA 100 rundown of world’s most noteworthy living players.
Roberto Carlos’ visit to Europe started with his 1996 exchange to Spanish and European heavyweights Real Madrid and he proceeded to burn through 11 profoundly effective seasons at the club, showing up in all rivalries (the most astounding for an outsider in the club’s history).
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At Real Madrid, he produced his notoriety for being the best left-back on the planet and was casted a ballot as the sprinter up in the 1997 FIFA World Best and 2002 Ballon d’Or grants, both to countryman Ronaldo.
He was instrumental as Real Madrid finished its 32-year sit tight for Champions League triumph in 1998 and it was his pinpoint conveyance in the 2002 Champions League last after a blasting keep running forward that empowered Zinedine Zidane to score the triumphant volley which is viewed as one of the best Champions League goals ever.
He exited Real Madrid in 2007 after their La Liga triumph and finished his spell at the Bernabeu with a plenty of trophies including 4 La Liga titles, 3 Champions League crowns, 3 Supercopa de Espana, 1 UEFA Super Cup and two Intercontinental Championships.
On leaving Real Madrid, Roberto Carlos spent the following six seasons playing for Fernabache, Corinthians and Anzhi Makhachkala, winning the Super Cup twice in Turkey.
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With Brazil, Roberto Carlos is the second most noteworthy appearance creator ever, getting 125 caps for the Brazilian national group somewhere in the range of 1992 and 2006, he spoke to his country at three World Cup competitions, including the sides who completed as champs in 2002 and sprinters up in 1998; being casted a ballot into the group of the competition of the two rivalries. He was additionally triumphant in the Copa Americas of 1997 and 1999 and in addition the Confederations Cup in 1999.
Roberto Carlos is unarguably one of the best Brazilian players ever more so as a protector and was deservedly casted a ballot into the World Cup All-star dream group in 2002.
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