A Brief History of Kaka
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2022
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Kaka was one of the most graceful players the game has ever seen. But alongside that grace came trophies, he wasn’t just graceful he was effective too.
This is the story of Ricardo Kaka; a life-changing accident, a devotion to god and a trophy-laden time in Europe.
Written by Seb Stafford-Bloor. Illustrated by Henry Cooke.
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I'm pretty sure this is nostalgia talking but Brazilian players in the 90s/00s just seemed ro be a complete diffrent breed from everyone else.
Differences in investment across Europe and South America have bridged the gap over last few decades
In 94 Brazil lost their CB pairing, had to use their reserve choices and still won. They lost 7-1 to Germany and had only lost Neymar to injury at that point. Pretty sure it's not nostalgia.
As a Brazilian I think the same. Before, we used to have lots of players that could go to basically any team and be the main star, now we still produce a lot of stars, but not the main guys anymore.
It's not nostalgia.
As a Brazilian, it was a time that Brazil produced so many high quality number 9s and 10s that Europe never recognized as stars or never had a big break through with the national team.
Number 9s - Edilson, Edmundo, Tulio, Washigton, to name a few
Number 10s - Juninho was amazing at Lyon, but was never a national team star, never played for a huge club in Europe, and it was the best freekicker taker in history.
Marcelinho, the same skill level at freekicks then Juninho.
Alex (made history at Fenerbahce). What he did in Brazil in 2003 was ridiculous, his was the best player of the world that year, and i'm a fan of the main rival of the club he was at the time.
Brazilians were a different class until mid 00s.
It's not nostalgia, Brazil were producing world level players that still weren't good enough for the national team.
The phrase that sums it all up "The game is yet to produce another player like him"....We miss him. Forza Milan.
Forza milan
I'll never forget when he completley opened up United's defence in the Champions league.
Nowadays a Sunday league player can do that with ease
That collision will never stop being funny
I just watched his through ball vs Liverpool for the first time.
Jesus Christ.
@@el-youtub3r402 against man u in the champions League? Are you mad
@@nibha8 pretty sure he is talking about Maguire, he is not wrong 😂
That performance from him against Man Utd in 2007 was phenomenal
As a MUFC supporter, I'll never forget it lol
Destroyed utd & made it look so simple 🙏🏼
I always thought that Kaka's performance against United was over-stated. Yes, he was good that night, but Evra put in one of the worst defensive performances I've ever seen at Old Trafford. It was as bad as, if not worse than any of Maguire's shambolic performances. It's similar to when Ronaldo Nazario scored a hat trick. He was decent but that clown Barthez practically scored the goals for him.
@@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere Heinze was playing left back not Evra
@@rohithraman6488 Heinze was CB that night dumbo. Evra was LB. Clearly you didn't watch that game and presumably too lazy to even look up the highlights where Evra near-enough karate kicks your boy Heinze to gift Kaka his second goal.
If only there was a way you could have checked the facts before you commented. If only there was something that could allow users to easily type in "Manchester United v AC Milan lineups" on their computers or on their phones - but to my knowledge no such technology exists. If it did exist then I'd call it something like "the internet" and term I'd suggest for searching would be something playful like "google search". But I very much doubt it will be invented, not in our lifetimes, that's for sure.
Him in his prime mesmerised young me. He was and still is my favourite player
Same + amazing display pic
Respect bro, loves him at AC Milan but Pirlo was and still is my all time favorite.
I was saddened when Kakà went to Spain but at least he came back.
Also mine ❤️
Me too
kaka is one of the best football players in the world. I'm glad that a terrible back injury didn't stop him
Was*
No he is not.
😊😊
Never rated him
the kid went full football-templar
We all seem to forget just how good THAT AC Milan side really were.
yeah, remember this one time in college when me and some guys were talking about football and started discussing teams of the "past" and when we got to that team, we just started naming off the names and everyone was just like "it was straight up stupid the kind of talent they had". truly a great, great team.
That 2005 team was a joke
@@JoePlatt1 whole 11 of legends
What good is being the prime minister, the owner of most of a country's media and connections to organised crime if one can't clean the money through a football club?
At least Milan brought joy to people. They were impossibly stacked. They started the 2005 Champions League final with:
Crespo Shevchenko
Kaká
Seedorf Gattuso
Pirlo
Maldini Nesta Stam Cafu
Dida
That’s what for me makes the 2005 final even crazier. Liverpool’s team compared to AC Milan was nowhere close, as a Liverpool fan we scraped our way to the final. The Milan team had international superstars in every position. Liverpool had Djimi Traore, Steve Finnan, Jerzy Dudek, Vladimir Smicer, Dietmar Hamann. Gerrard, Alonso and (maybe) Carragher were the only top top players
he is a product of São Paulo's youth academy, known as "Cotia", one of the best in Brazil. Cafu, Rogério Ceni, Lucas Moura, Éder Militão, Casemiro, Antony and City's Ederson are some of Kaká's homegrown talent peers
Mas perdeu prós meninos da vila k
@@alandemaio3043 tá de sacanagem, irmão? pleno 2022 e você pagando mico de ser homofóbico na internet?
Man tried to sneak in lucas
Definitely not Lucas Moura but ya
guys, u trippin lmao Lucas Moura came to Cotia by the age of 13 and made his official debut as a footballer for São Paulo in 2010, five years later
I remebeer a few years ago i had an argument against a younger co-worker who said, prime Kaka wouldn't be able to play i todays Brazil national team. Just proves how younger people have no clue just how good Kaka actually was.
He must be insane. Kaka was pure magic in his prime. Every time he'd get the ball you were expecting something grandiose
All Brazilian players from the 90s 00s era would body today’s team
Brazil's national team today has some talents, but that's it. Kaka was phenomenal
He would be the best player and the captain
Better than Neymar
A player who can win the Baloon d'Or against Ronaldo and Messi is necessarily outstanding. Brazil is missing a player like him in the midfield until today. It was expected Coutinho can do this function but Kaka was pretty over average. Coutinho his best will never reach the level of Kaka. Today Paqueta from Lyon is the best option for that position.
About the national team, Brazil has a good team but a world-class player like Kaka should have a place among the 11 starters.
Such a shame people these days will never know how great he was, because unlike ronaldinho and ronaldo, his name barely comes up.
Because he wasn't nearly as great as those examples...
@@VIK_1903 Kaka > Ronaldinho
@@VIK_1903 lmao
@@christianopulinaldo8319 This is the dumbest thing I've ever read on this channel.
@@christianopulinaldo8319 no bro, not at all
First time I saw him I had turned on a Brazil v Argentina game where he had just recovered the ball in the opponents half (having dispossessed Messi), and proceeded to outrun Messi and dribble past 2-3 more players to a solo goal. He won me over in 30 seconds.
Real ones know
I remember that goal.
Yess Kaka on him prime outclassed Messi.
Messi was growing and developing at that time and was far from his best but it's a funny thought that he got a taste of his own medicine from another great
@@shreshroop this is why ppl don’t like Messi fans. Cuz what was the reason to jump in the replies and defend Messi? We all know messi is great, but he’s also human
@@HaylonHarroo87 he didn't say anything wrong. Messi had just turned 19, was barely a starter in Argentina, and Kaká was in his prime. Naturally, Kaká was much better at that point.
@@gabrielpalacio6710 Kaka would have done that to prime Messi as well. Messi is not a defender lmao
That pass to crespo still has to be one of the best passes I've ever seen in a big stage game.🤤
There is yet to come a player like him.
World football miss him too much...💕
Havertz
@@tarynrocketman4808 No where near Kaka's technique, technical ability and elegance with the ball but Havertz is definitely one of the most exciting and best talents in world football right now. He needs 2 or 3 more seasons of consistent level of football showcasing his talent and raising the bar of his performances but he has a lot of potential 💯👌💥🔥
@@tarynrocketman4808 nah Kaka is way more explosive and direct. Havertz is more like maybe Berbatov? Tall, elegant, so smart at positioning, silky touch
@@dzemilmehovic5271 havertz is really fast too he has a high avg speed record in bundesliga
@@tarynrocketman4808 he is fast but not as fast as Kaka. And he doesnt use his pace that often anyways. Kaka would just take ball at halfway line and breeze past everyone over and over again, every single game. Havertz barely gets himself into positions to have to use his speed.
Kaka was the one player that got me interested in football, he played with such flair, joy and was just outstanding.
DAMN!! Imagine having Rui Costa, Rivaldo and Kaka as your options for number 10.
The game is yet to produce another player like him indeed. Kaka was absolute magic.
de bryune and ozil?
@@vivien8417 LMAO you got a lot more to learn boi
@@vivien8417kaka was on a different level
@@vivien8417 de bruyne and Ozil cannot blitz past the defence like Kaka
Their pace never matched Kaka's in his prime. Kaka was extremely fast back in the day. Even Messi couldn't catch him during Argentina vs Brazil in 2006 (or 2007, I couldn't clearly remember the year).
In addition, he was very elegant with his skills. He could produce finessed shots from long ranges. His passes were incredible too.
I miss a player like him so much.
In the entire history of the game there isn’t many players that carried the ball through the middle of the park quite like Kaka. Unbelievable talent!
I was born in Brasília, the same city where kaká was born. Growing up, I idolized this man and loved to watch him play. Never gonna forget how he humiliated man untd's defense in 2007 - made Heinze look quite silly. Watched both legs of that tie with my brother and dad on the telly. My dad's gone now, but those beautiful memories will always be part of me.
Thanks for the video, Tifo!
Kaka is the reason I'm a Milan fan. His runs, weaving between defenders, and burned into my memory forever. What a player ❤️🖤
Kaka reignited 🔥 my passion back in 2007. Those two goals against United are top 10 (perhaps 5) Champions League goals ever!
My all time favourite player. I have a great early memory of football going to Italy on a family holiday in 2004 and getting a kaka shirt from a relative before going to a AC game.
What a player Kaka was! Never seen a player glide past opponents at such pace and agility! His goal against United at Old Trafford is my favourite ever UCL goal!
Watched him play for Brazil against Argentina at the Emirates. Tackled MESSI and ran the length of the pitch and scored, I couldn't believe my eyes. In my top 5 fave players with Henry, Messi, Ronaldinho, and R9
Such a graceful, exciting player - there was a poise to him even when he was running full tilt with that powerful acceleration. I wil never forget how ridiculous he made a solid United defence look slapstick amateurish with consummate ease and acumen. A fine fine player whose legacy is determined by an injury that should never have happened and two supernatural players who would forever wreck the curve for defining greatness - but those who watched him at his peak will never forget how he truly was The Best in the World 🙌🏼
One of the most elegant Players i have seen, tall, fast strong and technical with predatory instincts, One of brazil’z finest, legend
Gliding.. i think that word is perfect to describe Kaka's movement on the pitch...watch his goal vs Celtic and Fener ...always gasp at how in control he was
As a Liverpool fan who watched both the 2005 and 2007 finals with extreme bias, Kaka was incredible. It's rare to see a player stand out quite as much as him.
The Federer of football. Outrageous talent who managed to make the game look so simple and elegant. Such a shame the Real Madrid move never panned out and injuries disrupted the latter part of his career. Will forever be one of my favourite players.
My childhood Hero and Idol KAKA ❤️I love him more than CR7 and Messi...
me and my dad is a big fan of him. the one that made me fell in love with football. an elegant full of manner religious guy that really ideal to be an inspiration. my dad stopped watching football since he retired. he'd said football will be weird after this, and hes right.
Woow. This tells a lot about what a personality can produce. I can only imagine how tremendous it is to associate an entire sport to a single player at that level.
My favorite player growing up. I loved how direct and powerful he was in his prime.
2:56 Jesus... That AC Milan squad was stacked.
Keep in mind they also had Maldini, Nesta and Stam in defence.
streets will never forget this man
Most mesmerizing player ever.
His assist to marchena last week brought me to tears
🐐
Messi is way more mesmerizing
The video editor went ham!! Clearly one of their favourites.
Still remains the epitome of change of pace and direction as a way to beat players
Kaka vs Man UTD made me fall in love with the game and will always be thankful to have witnessed the masterclass of a performance
I remember playing as Kaka in Fifa Street for the GameCube, him with Ronaldinho and Ronaldo was absolutely unstoppable. I called it the Brazilian blitz 3
I started supporting Brazil only because of Kaká & he was the first player I remembered from football.
My family is from the countryside and support local clubs from Brazil and I'm the first born and raised in São Paulo, Kaka is the reason I am a São Paulo (team) fan. As a kid, I really idolized him and got so happy he came back in 2014.
Cristiano has his work ethic; Messi has alien talent; this guy was touched by god
Messi is way more mesmerizing compared to kaka
last bit sounds a bit dodgy
The best thing about him was he was fast at the same time his ball balance was as good as his dribbling ability!!
Small tidbit on the end of his career - Kaka scored Orlando City's first ever MLS goal. "I've scored a lot of goals in my career," Kaká said in Spanish shortly after his 91st minute goal salvaged a 1-1 draw in Orlando City's MLS debut in front of 62,510 at the Citrus Bowl. "I have to say this is one of the most emotional." Orlando City Legend.
Loved watching AC Milan in the 00's as a kid purely because of the way Kaka made that team tick. Wonderful player
Seb does a really great job writing these videos. Lovely stuff.
My favourite playmaker of all time
Superb story, excellent work Tifo football.
What a lovely tribute. Well done Tifo.
Last time I was this early
Italy still had hopes of qualifying for a World Cup
i gotta say i love your video and your content as a whole. thank you tifo! ❤️
THAT Milan team
I miss it every day of my life :'(
The Last Great Brazilian 🇧🇷
Neymar?
@@tcmcity51 nah, Neymar was overshadowed by C.Ronaldo & Messi.
Top tier narrative as always. Tifo is class
Wow.. Thanks for this video.
Kaka came to my country Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 yesterday
Played with cafu, rivaldo edmilson
With some legend players from our country too
Man, he hasn't lost that touch
Scored a hattrick too
really enjoyed seeing him 👊
I had a poster of this man on my wall as a kid. Him, Henry and Iniesta are my favourite ever players. Kids these days need to go back and watch this guy cus you really don’t see that kind of player anymore in football
Kaká was incredible in the early 2000s. I remember being mesmerized by him as a kid and to this day he's the only player I've ever seen that appeared to be faster with the ball at his feet than without it.
So happy they mentioned that Crespo assist in Istanbul. My favourite single moment of that final and just a beautiful, beautiful pass. Absolutely majestic 💯
one of the players who made me fall in love with the game as a kid. Kaka was an absolute beast.
I'd love to see Tifo do a video on Alexandre Pato. What a superstar he was in his early years
The player that made me fall in love with football....thank u for everything kaka ...my hero
The choice of video cover could not be better!
That's his true definition summed up.
Kudos, Tifo!
I'll never forget Kaka's goal againts M.United. That was for me a perfect display of his abillities. Strenght, Speed, Control, Finesse. Kaka in his prime was something else.
Kaka's runs were simply amazing
kaka is surely an inspiration, both with his football and his character
The reason i got into football. What an amazing player he was
Growing up in the 2000's, Cristiano Ronaldo made me a United fan but it was Kaka who made me a football fan🖤
Kaka at his peak was something else. Dude was otherworldly.
One of my favourite players of all time.
In his prime he was absolutely insane, with elegance and beautiful game.
As a rossoneri fan I can't count the moments of happiness and brilliance that kaka gave us through those years even when he returned after those years in Madrid. A legend that I'll always remember
Him dismatelling man u was a beautiful thing to behold !!!
My favorite player of all time. Reason I am die hard Milan fan and football in general for that matter. Legend.
I always said this, if Kaka' never had his injuries, he would have won at least another Ballon D'Or and compete with Messi and Ronaldo. What a player he was!
My favorite channel talking about my favorite player. Not the best player, just my favorite. ⚽️❤🔥
So underrated. No one ever puts him in their all time 11. Prime Kaka is top 5 ever.
Few players who won everything in the game the fact that kaka won the champions league the World Cup and the ballondor is absolutely ridiculous achievements
Made me fall in love with the game
Im a napoli fan but kaka was amazing i loved watching him a serie a and ac milan legend
Outstanding tribute. Well done. Re-subscribed. Joga bonita...
Really wish that today’s kids knew more about him , he was beyond exceptional 🔥
The man that made me love this sport ❤
the way i wanted to play
Seeing him in those classic ac milan 2000s kits is just pure football bliss its why we're all obsessed with this sport.
I really love this guy as a player.
i remember seeing that kaka goal against chievo, it was a wonderful strike
Kaka was the reason I fell in love with football...he is my icon... ❤️
"Arguably played one of the finest through-passes"... Not sure who could argue with that pass not being the best?
Maybe I'm biased as it happened against my team, but still to this day that's the best pass I've ever seen in my life. Absolutely destroyed the entire midfield and defence with one silky bit of skill.
Legendary 👏
modric outer foot pass vs chelsea?
@@andyng5321 Good shout, I rewatched it back and I'd say that Modric pass was technique wise a better pass...
But I would still choose the Kaka through ball as it came from his own half and completely took out an entire pressing midfield and a retreating defence in one fell swoop. Plus it fell perfectly to the foot of Crespo too and was in the Champions League final.
@@beast0blood actually modric one was an equaliser in the last few minutes of the game, else they would have been knocked out, for kaka at least they were already 2 goals up when he did that pass, much lesser pressure
I have watched AC Milan since the mid 90s I have seen some great players the likes of baggio, weah, leonardo, shevchenko, ibrahimovic, savicevic, Ronaldinho, pirlo and at least for me kaka was the best he was unstoppable. I wasn’t just his ability it was his attitude too he loved Milan I can’t remember him ever complaining it threatening to leave the club.
I was able to meet him while working as a busser for an italian restaurant in northern Orlando. He definitely brought quality and interest to the MLS, who is nowadays a respected sport entity.
Kaka is a Football Legendary playing for AcmillanFc ,Realmadrid Fc and Orlando Fc his final club before retirement in America
people would say ronaldinho or ronaldo, but for me kaka is the one that made me fall in love with football. first time i really pay attention and watch him was 2006/07 season and boy what a season that was. he singlehandedly cooked united backline and tear up serie a defenders on regular basis. im grateful that i have a chance to watch him play in that ac milan side.
One of my all time favorite, I wish he lasted a little bit longer. 🖤❤
I met kaka in Whistler and he was such a kind man - definitely a childhood hero
This guy was one of my football heroes back during my early teenage days. The manner in which he glided past great defenses in Serie A and Europe with ease while still scoring wonderful goals and providing killer passes was truly astounding.
I will never forget how he singlehandedly made Evra and Heinze look like Maguire and Shaw during the 2007 UCL semifinal. One of the greatest attacking midfielders of my generation for sure.
Beeeeen waiting for this one😭😭😭😭😭
One of the most amazing players I've ever seen. And I'm an Inter fan.
Amazing
My favourite player ❤
Idolised him as a kid and with the help of this video im aware that he is a huge part of my identity as a person
This man single handedly made me fall in love with football!
The first player I've really admired. So sad that his carrer wasn't the one we expected but in his prime, he was something else.
22 still my favorite number ❤️ made me become a milan fan at a young age
Best player ever, he had a level of grace that neither Messi or Ronaldo could get close to. The game at old Trafford was billed as Kaka vs Ronaldo and there was only one winner, he made a strong united team look like amateurs
Stop being foolish. You can appreciate the greatness of a player without saying outlandish things. Those two players reached a level never before seen in football history
@@dominicmason1613 statistically Messi and Ronaldo are way, way ahead of any other player, Fact. With Kaka though, it’s the way he glided around the pitch and made everything look completely effortless, he was one of a kind and if it weren’t for injuries I think he would have got more ballon Dor’s to rival the other two.