Kaká

Brazil · Attacking midfielder (Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2009

Long-striding playmaker whose surging runs with the ball tore defences open

81.7OVR#75 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Kaká running forward with the ball had the power of a freight train. He married power with finesse.”
— Tim Vickery, ESPN football journalist · 2018 · source

Category averages

  • Speed92.2
  • Shooting80.8
  • Passing84.1
  • Ball Control86.0
  • Movement80.4
  • Football IQ85.5
  • Defending Skill35.0
  • Physical79.3
  • Mental80.3
  • Career76.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Knock-on & Run93
  2. Change of Pace93
  3. Big-Game Temperament93
  4. Top Speed92
  5. Dribbling Speed92
  6. Top Speed with Ball92
  7. Finishing92
  8. Through Balls92
  9. Vision92
  10. Dribbling92

All 64 attributes

Speed 92.2

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed92
  • Top Speed with Ball92
  • Knock-on & Run93
  • Change of Pace93

Shooting 80.8

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power88
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys84
  • Curve82
  • Penalties82
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity78
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 84.1

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls92
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision92
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 86.0

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession89
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot75
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 80.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 85.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 35.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking35
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 79.3

  • Strength82
  • Stamina81
  • Agility87
  • Balance90
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play75
  • Aerial Duels65
  • Aggression62

Mental 80.3

  • Big-Game Temperament93
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 76.8

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements84
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty86

Profile

Born
22 April 1982
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2001–2017
Prime
2003-2009

Club career

  • 2001–2003 São Paulo
  • 2003–2009 AC Milan
  • 2009–2013 Real Madrid
  • 2013–2014 AC Milan
  • 2014–2017 Orlando City
  • 2014–2014 São Paulo (loan)

Honours

World Cup 1

2002 Brazil

Ballon d'Or 1

2007

European Cup / Champions League 1

2007 AC Milan

League title · Serie A AC Milan 1

2003–04

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2011–12

Club World Cup 1

2007

UEFA Super Cup 1

2007

Confederations Cup 2

2005, 2009

Copa del Rey 1

2010–11

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2004

FIFA World Player of the Year 1

2007

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

2006–07

Serie A Footballer of the Year 2

2003–04, 2006–07

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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