Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, aka Kaka, is a retired Brazilian Soccer player who has taken the crowd’s attention for the longest time with his talent and skills. With the rise of his fame, he had been the highest paying athlete who has won several awards and honors, such as FIFA World Cup, on foreign platforms for over a decade and ended his career in 2017.
Kaka Biography And Net Worth
| Net Worth $85 Million |
| Full Name Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite |
| Date of Birth April 22, 1982 |
| Age 40 (in 2022) |
| Birthplace Brazil |
| Profession Soccer Player |
| Ex-wife Caroline Celico |
Kaka celebrated his birthday on the 22nd of April and was born in 1982 in the State of Brazil. He was raised in Gama District and belonged to a middle-class family where everything was concise towards luxuries. Earlier, he wanted to become a mechanical engineer and was extraordinarily focused on his academics, but he later changed his mind.
Kaka Family
Kaka has a traditional Brazilian family close to their roots and culture. He gave a great bond with his younger brother, who was the first one to call Ricardo by the nickname “Kaka,” which later became his official name.
Professional Career
Initially, Kaka enrolled in a Youth Soccer Academy as a fun side but started taking it seriously as his interest was building; he became more polished along with the time and made him eligible for official soccer teams in no time.
In 2003, he was appointed by the Milan organization for $9 million when he was only 21. Kaka scored immersive goals and assists with incredible wins with Milan.
Later he made his debut in Italy and performed with them for three years, where he was nominated twice for Footballer of the year and provided with a full-fledged license.
In 2006, he marked his first hat-trick and was declared the terror player against United Kingdom’s team, Manchester. Kaka has had huge potential and has made several records in soccer history, but due to injuries and his health issues, he took his retirement in 2017.
Who is Kaka’s Wife/Girlfriend?
Kaka tied the knot at the age of 23 with his childhood friend named Caroline Celico, and she has been with the soccer player from thick and thin. They got married in 2005 in an intimate ceremony and have two kids.
Kaka Net Worth
The net worth of Kaka is $85 million, with an estimated annual salary of around $10 million until 2017. The prime source of his income was definitely his soccer appearances and then endorsements and sponsorship contracts.
Achievements
Kaka is one of the very few athletes to have a strong influence on the audience. On Twitter, he has achieved 10 million followers in the shortest time and is best known as the humanitarian activist in soccer history.
He has won FIFA World Cup, with 3 Champion Trophies and 11 Best Soccer Player Awards.
Physical Appearance
| Height: 5’ 11” (in feet) |
| Weight: 82 (in Kg) |
| Figure measurements: 48-42-18 inches |
| Eye color: Hazel |
| Hair color: Brown |
