Rivaldo biography
Rivaldo biography
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Rivaldo
Brazilian footballer (born 1972)
For other people named Rivaldo, see Rivaldo (given name).
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Borba and the second or paternal family name is Ferreira.
Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira (Brazilian Portuguese:[ʁiˈvawduˈvitoʁˈbɔʁbɐfeˈʁe(j)ɾɐ]; born 19 April 1972),[4] known simply as Rivaldo, is a Brazilian former footballer who played mainly as an attacking midfielder but also as a second striker, and on occasion deployed as a wide midfielder or as a winger.[5][6] Rivaldo is regarded as one of the greatest, most skillful, and most creative players of all time.
He was renowned for his bendingfree kicks, bicycle kicks, feints, powerful ball striking from distance, and ability to both score and create goals.[5][6] In 1999, he won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year.[7] In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list