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ROBERTO CARLOS

Full Name: Roberto Carlos DA SILVA
Age: 25 - Born 10.04.73
Height: 1m68
Weight: 69kg
Position: Defender
Club: Real Madrid (Spain)
International Debut: 26.02.92 BRA:USA 3:0

Played for Sao Paulo state, began pro career with Union San Juan de Araras (90-92), signed for Palmeiras in 93, moving to Inter Milan in Italy in 95
Moved to Real Madrid in Spain in 96, where he has a 10-year contract
Won World Cup in 94 in USA and the Copa America in 97, won Brazilian title (93) and Sao Paulo league (94) with Palmeiras. This season, won Champions League
Aggressive approach and potential quickly attracted interest from the big clubs


Career Facts
Selections: 52
As Of: 12.07.98
Goals: 2
As Of: 03.06.98


France 98 Statistics
Corner Kicks: 6
Deflections: 1
Fouls Suffered: 8
Fouls: 7
Offside: 5
Shots: 18
Shots on Goal: 7
Cautions: 1


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