12 Facts About Kaka

1. On 3 July 2014, Kaka arrived at Sao Paulo and began training the next day.

2. On 30 June 2014, Kaka had his Milan contract terminated through mutual consent despite having a year remaining, by activating a release clause as a result of the team not qualifying for European competitions.

3. In June 2014, it was reported that Kaka had entered into advanced discussions with Orlando City to join the team in January 2015 when they enter Major League Soccer.

4. In March 2011, Kaka suffered from Iliotibial band syndrome, which kept him sidelined for a few weeks.

5. On 5 August 2010, Real Madrid announced that Kaka had undergone a successful surgery on a long-standing left knee injury and would face up to four months on the sidelines.

6. Since 2007, when AC Milan player Kaka won the Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have literally monopolized the competition, winning the prestigious prize five times apiece.

7. AC Milan legend Kaka won the award in 2007, which was the last time that neither Ronaldo or Messi lifted the prestigious trophy.

8. In August 2015, Kaka announced he will attend Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, and major in Sports Marketing.

9. On 1 May 2015, Kaka was selected as one of seven stand-by players in Brazil's preliminary squad for the 2015 Copa America, although he was not called up for the final tournament.

10. In January 2008, Kaka was named the 2007 Serie A Footballer of the Year, winning the award for the second time in his career.

11. On 17 December, Kaka was voted the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year with 1,047 votes, ahead of Lionel Messi with 504 and Cristiano Ronaldo with 426.

12. On 2 December 2007, Kaka became the eighth Milan player to win the Ballon d'Or, as he finished with a decisive 444 votes, well ahead of runner-up Cristiano Ronaldo.