RICARDO IZECSON DOS SANTOS LEITE

Kaká showing his faith on the field. (The Internet)

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leit, or Kaká, has accomplished almost everything a footballer dreams of. He plays for the biggest teams in the world, he has won numerous trophies including the World Cup, and he earns millions of dollars per year. To top it all off, he is still only 29, and still has a long career ahead of him. Despite all these accomplishments, Kaká is one of the most humble players in the game. Today, many players are motivated by money and lucrative deals, but Kaká's motivation comes from his faith.

Unlike many of Brazil's footballing geniuses, Kaká grew up in a relatively rich family. This stability enabled him to focus on things like school and football as a child. After his family moved to Sao Paolo, Kaká joined the Youth Academy for Sao Paolo FC when he was jut 8 years old. Sao Paolo is one of the biggest club teams in South America, so he was able to attract the interests of many talent scouts from the biggest teams in the world.