1994

Roberto Carlos joined Palmeiras in 1993, as head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo looked to build a team to win their first Campeonato Brasileiro since 1976. Roberto would go on to make 20 league appearances as Palmeiras achieved their goal, before repeating the feat the following year to retain their title in 1994.

During his time at Palmeiras, Roberto lifted 5 trophies; his performances caught the eye of European sides and Roberto joined Inter Milan in 1995.

1998

In 1997, Roberto scored one of the greatest free-kicks of all time with a memorable strike against France. With the ball looking set to fly well wide of the goal, it took a sudden sharp turn to the left and crept inside the post.

The following year Carlos helped Real Madrid to lift their first Champions League trophy in 22 years, with his shot deflecting to the feet of Predrag Mijatović for the game’s only goal. Carlos finished the summer as a runner-up with Brazil at the 1998 FIFA World Cup™.

2002

Roberto enjoyed double success in the summer of 2002, both on the domestic and international stage. The first triumph came as ‘El Hombre Bala’ assisted both goals as Real Madrid beat Leverkusen 2-1 in the Champions League final.

Later that summer, Roberto would help Brazil to go one step further than they had 4 years earlier, as they lifted the 2002 FIFA World Cup™. His performances throughout 2002 led to a Ballon d’Or nomination, finishing runner-up, and a place in the UEFA Team of the Year.

	YEAR	RTG	POS	PAC	SHO	PAS	DRI	DEF	PHY
BASE	1994	86	LB	92	80	79	81	81	78
MID	1998	88	LB	90	81	86	79	83	85
PRIME	2002	91	LB	92	83	84	81	86	86