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Rivaldo

Brazilian former footballer celebrated for creativity and versatility on the field. Rivaldo's nationality is Brazilian and Spanish. Rivaldo was born on 19 April 1972.

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Who is Rivaldo?

Rivaldo is best known for Renowned Brazilian footballer known for skillful play, bending free kicks, and winning the 1999 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. Rivaldo is a Brazilian and Spanish public figure. Rivaldo was born on 19 April 1972, which places Rivaldo among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1970s. On Dead or Alive, Rivaldo is listed in the World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends categories, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Rivaldo is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

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Known for: Renowned Brazilian footballer known for skillful play, bending free kicks, and winning the 1999 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year.
Nationality: Brazilian and Spanish
Born: 19 April 1972
Listed under: World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends

About Rivaldo

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 1999, he won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year. In 1996, he 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. At Barcelona, he formed a successful partnership with Dutch international Patrick Kluivert, and won consecutive La Liga titles in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 1998 Copa del Rey. During his five-year tenure there, he scored 130 goals, ranking him among Barcelona's highest goalscorers of all time. In 2002, Rivaldo signed for Italian club A.C. He went on to play for Cruzeiro, Olympiacos, AEK Athens, Bunyodkor, a loan spell at São Paulo, Kabuscorp and São Caetano. He helped Brazil reach the final of the 1998 FIFA World Cup and won the 1999 Copa América where he was named player of the tournament. Rivaldo starred in an attacking trio with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in the 2002 FIFA World Cup winning team.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rivaldo known for?

Rivaldo is known for Renowned Brazilian footballer known for skillful play, bending free kicks, and winning the 1999 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year.

When was Rivaldo born?

Rivaldo was born on 19 April 1972.

What nationality is Rivaldo?

Rivaldo's nationality is Brazilian and Spanish.

Which Dead or Alive categories include Rivaldo?

Rivaldo appears in World Cup Soccer Legends, Sports Legends.

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