Rivaldo Brazilian Footballer From Recife
Rivaldo · association football player · Brazilian
Known for
Biography
Brazilian footballer Rivaldo was born on 19 April 1972 in Recife. His club career on record includes Brazil men's national football team (1993–2003) and FC Barcelona (1997–2002).
Career
He is registered as a midfielder. He started out at Paulista Futebol Clube in 1989, according to the records. Beyond Paulista Futebol Clube, he has played for Brazil men's national football team, FC Barcelona and Olympiacos F.C. Brazil men's national football team is where he stayed longest, 1993 to 2003. At Brazil men's national football team (1993–2003), his team-mates on record include Cafu, Ronaldo and Zé Roberto. FC Barcelona team-mates from the same years include Cesc Fàbregas, Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola. Screen work on record covers 2 credits, including Goal II: Living the Dream (2007).
Recognition
Rivaldo received the Ballon d'Or in 1999. Further recognition came with the FIFA World Player of the Year (1999).
Personal life
He is the father of Rivaldo Vítor Mosca Ferreira Júnior.
Teams
19 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1989–1990 | Paulista Futebol Clube | Midfielder |
| 1991–1993 | Brazil national under-20 football team | Midfielder |
| 1991–1992 | Santa Cruz Futebol Clube | Midfielder |
| 1992–1994 | Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube | Midfielder |
| 1993–2003 | Brazil men's national football team | Midfielder |
| 1993–1994 | S.C. Corinthians Paulista | Midfielder |
| 1994–1995 | Brazil national under-23 football team | Midfielder |
| 1994–1996 | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | Midfielder |
| 1996–1997 | Deportivo de A Coruña | Midfielder |
| 1997–2002 | FC Barcelona | Midfielder |
| 2002–2003 | AC Milan | Midfielder |
| 2004 | Cruzeiro E.C. | Midfielder |
| 2004–2007 | Olympiacos F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2007–2008 | AEK Athens F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2008–2010 | F.C. Bunyodkor | Midfielder |
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| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | São Paulo FC | Midfielder |
| 2012 | Kabuscorp S.C. | Midfielder |
| 2013 | Associação Desportiva São Caetano | Midfielder |
| 2014–2015 | Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ballon d'Or | Won | |
| 1999 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | I Am Not Salvador | Film | |
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Film |
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Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old is Rivaldo?
Rivaldo is 54 years old, born on 19 April 1972 in Recife.
What is Rivaldo known for?
Rivaldo is a midfielder who has played for Brazil men's national football team and FC Barcelona.
How tall is Rivaldo?
Rivaldo is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Rivaldo’s nationality?
Rivaldo is Brazilian, born in Recife.
Has Rivaldo won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Ballon d'Or (1999).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q483577), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Juniorpetjua (compilation) · CC BY-SA 3.0
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