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Speaks Portuguese and Italian fluently.

Brazilian football midfielder, who was awarded FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007.

Married Caroline Celico, a socialite girl from São Paulo, on 23 December 2005.

Is a devout evangelical Christian and an "Atleta de Cristo" ("Christ's Athlete" in Portuguese).

Born to Bosco Izecson Pereira Leite, an engineer, and his wife Simona Cristina dos Santos, a teacher, he grew up with his brother 'Digao', also a professional football player.

95 appearances for Brazil National Football Team from 2002 to 2016; scored 31 goals. Winner of the 2002 FIFA World Cup (2002) and the FIFA Confederations Cup (2005 and 2009).

Has played for São Paulo F.C. (1999-2003, 2014), A.C. Milan (2003-2009, 2013-2014), Real Madrid (2009-2013) and Orlando City S.C. (2015-2017).

Son Luca, born June 10th 2008 in Hospital Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil.

Daughter Isabella was born on April 23, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Was named in the UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2007, 2009.

Honours with A.C. Milan: Serie A (2003/04); Supercoppa Italiana (2004); UEFA Champions League (2006/07); UEFA Super Cup (2007); FIFA Club World Cup (2007). Honours with Real Madrid: La Liga (2011/12); Copa del Rey (2010/11).