THE HISTORY OF ROBERTO CARLOS || EL HOMBRE BALA
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SUMMARY:
Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha was born in 1973 in Garça, a small town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Coming from an economically disadvantaged family, Roberto Carlos faced the challenges of poverty from a young age. His parents, Oscar da Silva and Vera Lucia da Silva, worked in a coffee plantation to make ends meet.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Roberto Carlos had a passion for football and dreamed of becoming a professional player. He began his football journey by working in a textile factory called Torsao Cardeiro at the age of 12 to support his family financially. His football aspirations took a backseat as he focused on earning money to put food on the table.
Roberto Carlos's talent caught the attention of a scout from Atletico Mineiro, leading to his entry into the youth sector of União São João at the age of 15. He showcased his skills developed on the streets and caught the eye of Palmeiras, who bought him for $500,000 when he was 20 years old. At Palmeiras, Roberto Carlos achieved success, winning the Brazilian Serie A, the Paulista championship, and a city championship involving teams from São Paulo.
His performances at Palmeiras brought him fame and attracted interest from European clubs. In 1996, he joined Inter Milan, where he had a promising start, scoring crucial goals and making an impact as an attacking full-back. However, Inter Milan had a disappointing season, finishing seventh in the league, and Roberto Carlos faced criticism from manager Roy Hodgson, who considered him tactically undisciplined.
In the same year, Roberto Carlos made a significant move to Real Madrid, joining their galactic era under coach Fabio Capello. His explosive speed, dribbling ability, and attacking prowess made him a vital player for Real Madrid. He became known for his powerful and accurate free-kicks and was a key contributor to the team's success. During his 11-year tenure at Real Madrid, he won numerous trophies, including La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Roberto Carlos also had a successful international career with the Brazilian national team. He made his debut at the age of 18 and represented Brazil in several Copa America tournaments and FIFA World Cups. He was part of the Brazil team that won the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan.
After leaving Real Madrid, Roberto Carlos played for Fenerbahçe in Turkey and Corinthians in Brazil. In 2010, he returned to his home country after 15 years abroad and reunited with his former teammate Ronaldo at Corinthians. However, due to threats from fans following a defeat, Roberto Carlos requested to be released from Corinthians.
In 2011, Roberto Carlos joined Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia, where he played and briefly served as an assistant coach. He ended his playing career at the age of 42 with Delhi Dynamos, playing only three games before retiring.
Roberto Carlos had an extraordinary career, overcoming poverty and obstacles to become one of the most renowned left-backs in football history. His explosive speed, powerful shooting, and technical abilities made him a fan favorite and an integral part of successful teams at both club and international levels.
00:00 The youth
2:23 Inter
3:25 Real Madrid
6:15 Brazil
10:20 Fenerbahce & Corinthians
13:12 Retirement