Roberto Carlos redefined what an attacking full-back could be, a Brazilian whose explosive pace, marauding runs and astonishing free-kicks made him a global icon. Operating on the left, he combined the defensive duties of his position with the threat of a winger, forever bombing forward to support the attack.
He was a fixture of the Real Madrid galáctico era, winning multiple Champions Leagues and La Liga titles, and formed part of the Brazil side that won the 2002 World Cup. His thunderous, physics-defying free-kicks became the stuff of legend, and his blend of power and skill set the template for the modern full-back.