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Rivaldo
Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira, known simply as Rivaldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played primarily as an attacking midfielder or second striker, while also operating as a left winger. Known for his skill and creativity, Rivaldo was renowned for his bending free kicks, bicycle kicks, feints, powerful ball striking from distance, and ability to both score and create goals. In…
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Born 19 April 1972 · Q483577
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2026· 4 entries
“What happened tonight has been incredible. I dedicate the winning goal to all the players who have fought so hard all season and all the supporters who have suffered so much. I”
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2025· 1 entry
Yahoo! Sports: OTD 2001: Revisit Rivaldo's greatest ever Barcelona goal
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2024· 1 entry
Forbes: FC Barcelona Legend Rivaldo Sends Warning To Flick And Puts Lamine On Mbappe’s Level
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2022· 1 entry
The Mirror: Rivaldo at 50: Failed Bolton move, playacting controversy and Sir Alex Ferguson snub
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2013· 1 entry
Played for Associação Desportiva São Caetano (2013–2013) — 7 appearances, 0 goals.
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2012· 1 entry
Played for Kabuscorp S.C. (2012–2012) — 21 appearances, 11 goals.
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2011· 1 entry
Played for São Paulo FC (2011–2011) — 30 appearances, 5 goals.
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2010· 2 entries
Won: Uzbekistan Cup with Bunyodkor (2010).
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Won: Uzbek League with Bunyodkor (2010).
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2009· 4 entries
Won: Uzbek League with Bunyodkor (2009).
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Won: Uzbek League top scorer with FIFA 100 (2009).
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Won: Uzbek League top assist provider with FIFA 100 (2009).
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Rivaldo became the first player in the world to score one, then two, then three, then four goals in four consecutive matches
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2008· 5 entries
Won: Uzbek League with Bunyodkor (2008).
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Won: Super League Greece top assist provider with FIFA 100 (2007–08).
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Won: Uzbekistan Cup with Bunyodkor (2008).
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Commenting: "if you could marry British will with continental skill, you would have the perfect footballer
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Played for F.C. Bunyodkor (2008–2010) — 53 appearances, 33 goals.
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2007· 4 entries
Won: Alpha Ethniki/Super League Greece with Olympiacos (2006–07).
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Won: Alpha Ethniki Best Foreign Player with FIFA 100 (2006–07).
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Played for AEK Athens F.C. (2007–2008) — 29 appearances, 8 goals.
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Joined AEK in 2007.
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2006· 3 entries
Won: Alpha Ethniki Best Foreign Player with FIFA 100 (2005–06).
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Won: Greek Cup with Olympiacos (2005–06).
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Won: Alpha Ethniki/Super League Greece with Olympiacos (2005–06).
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2005· 2 entries
Won: Alpha Ethniki/Super League Greece with Olympiacos (2004–05).
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Won: Greek Cup with Olympiacos (2004–05).
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2004· 8 entries
Won the Campeonato Mineiro with Cruzeiro (2004).
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Won: Campeonato Mineiro with Cruzeiro (2004).
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“When he left, I preferred to leave as well. It was my decision because I consider Luxemburgo to be a special person.”
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Joined Olympiakos in 2004.
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Played for Olympiacos F.C. (2004–2007) — 70 appearances, 36 goals.
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Played for Cruzeiro E.C. (2004–2004) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Though Bolton eventually pulled out of the deal
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Was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players
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2003· 4 entries
Won: UEFA Super Cup with Milan (2003).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Milan (2002–03).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Milan (2002–03).
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Which is given to the worst Serie A player during a particular season
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2002· 8 entries
Won award: FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe (2002).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2002).
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Won award: World XI (2002).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Brazil (2002).
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Played for AC Milan (2002–2003) — 22 appearances, 5 goals.
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John Carlin of The Guardian noted that Rivaldo "combines to dazzling effect the two essential qualities of the ideal footballer: artistry and efficiency"
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Having also previously been selected in 1998
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Rivaldo signed for Italian club A
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2001· 1 entry
Won award: La Liga top assist provider (2000–01).
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2000· 4 entries
Won award: UEFA Champions League top scorer (1999–2000).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (1999–2000).
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Won award: bronze award (2000).
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Won award: IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer (2000).
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1999· 18 entries
Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Barcelona (1999).
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Won the Copa America with Brazil (1999).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or (1999).
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Won award: Trofeo EFE (1999).
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Won award: RSSSF Player of the Year (1999).
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Won award: Copa América Golden Boot (1999).
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Won award: Onze d'Or (1999).
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Won award: World Soccer Player of the Year (1999).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year (1999).
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Won Ballon d'Or (1999).
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Awarded FIFA World Player of the Year (1999).
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Won award: Copa América Golden Ball (1999).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (1998–99).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (1998–99).
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Won: Copa América with Brazil (1999).
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Rivaldo was named FIFA World Player of the Year and he also received the Ballon d'Or
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Won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year
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Won another La Liga title with Barcelona, and once again was the league's second highest scorer with 24 goals
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1998· 7 entries
Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with Brazil (1998).
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (1997–98).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (1997–98).
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Won award: La Liga Best Foreign Player (1997–98).
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Won award: Copa del Rey top scorer (1997–98).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1998).
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And 1999, as well as the 1998 Copa del Rey
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1997· 5 entries
Won: FIFA Confederations Cup with Brazil (1997).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Barcelona (1997).
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In a transfer deal securing Deportivo a 4 billion pesetas (around $26 million) transfer fee, with Sir Bobby Robson convincing Barcelona to sign Rivaldo ahead of Steve McManaman by saying that Rivaldo would guarantee the
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Played for FC Barcelona (1997–2002) — 157 appearances, 86 goals.
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Joined Barcelona in 1997.
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1996· 7 entries
Won the Campeonato Paulista with Palmeiras (1996).
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Won: Summer Olympics bronze medal with Brazil U23 (1996).
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Won: Campeonato Paulista with Palmeiras (1996).
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Runner-up: Copa do Brasil with Palmeiras (1996).
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Played for Deportivo de A Coruña (1996–1997) — 41 appearances, 21 goals.
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Moved to Europe with Spanish side Deportivo La Coruña, where his performances in his only season there led him to sign for Barcelona in 1997
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Joined La Coruna in 1996.
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1995· 1 entry
Won: Umbro Cup with Brazil (1995).
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1994· 6 entries
Won the Brazilian Brasileirao with Palmeiras (1994).
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Won: Brazilian Série A with Palmeiras (1994).
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Won award: Bola de Prata (1994).
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Joined Palmeiras in 1994.
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Played for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (1994–1996) — 45 appearances, 21 goals.
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Played for Brazil national under-23 football team (1994–1995) — 8 appearances, 1 goals.
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1993· 4 entries
Won award: Bola de Prata (1993).
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Moved to the state capital to play for Corinthians in the first division, on loan
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Debuted for the Brazil national football team, scoring the only goal in a friendly match against Mexico
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Played for S.C. Corinthians Paulista (1993–1994) — 19 appearances, 11 goals.
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1992· 2 entries
Moved south to the state of São Paulo where he played for Mogi Mirim in the second tier of Brazilian football
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Played for Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube (1992–1993).
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1991· 3 entries
Played for Santa Cruz Futebol Clube (1991–1992) — 14 appearances, 6 goals.
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With Brazilian club Santa Cruz, going on to have spells at Mogi Mirim, a loan spell at Corinthians, and Palmeiras
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Played for Brazil national under-20 football team (1991–1993) — 13 appearances, 2 goals.
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1990· 1 entry
Won: Campeonato Pernambucano with Santa Cruz (1990).
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1989· 2 entries
But Rivaldo signed his first professional contract later that year
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Despite the Paulistano coaches believing him too physically weak to succeed
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1972· 1 entry
Born 1972-04-19.
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