Roberto Carlos
Biography
Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, commonly known as Roberto Carlos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and football ambassador who was born on April 10, 1973, in Garca, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has twenty-four known acting credits according to movie database records. Beginning his career in Brazil as a forward before spending the majority of his playing time as a left back, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest left backs in history and the most offensive-minded left back in the game. Known also as a free kick specialist with bending shots measured at over 105 miles per hour, he finished as runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1997 and was selected to the FIFA World Cup Dream Team.
Career overview
Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha was born on April 10, 1973, in Garça, São Paulo, Brazil. Known commonly as Roberto Carlos, he is a Brazilian former professional footballer who now works as a football ambassador.
He began his career in Brazil as a forward but spent the majority of his professional career playing as a left back. Throughout his career, he became known as a free kick specialist, with bending shots that measured at over 105 miles per hour, which is equivalent to 169 kilometers per hour. He has been described as the most offensive-minded left-back in the history of the game and is widely considered one of the greatest left backs in history.
In 1997, he was the runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year. He was also chosen on the FIFA World Cup Dream Team, and in 2004 was named to further recognition. Within his film and television database profile on The Movie Database, he is noted for acting with twenty-four known credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
25 titles- Ronaldinho: The One and Only (2026) as Self
- Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness (2026)
- Vini Jr. (2025) as Self
- El Cafelito de Josep Pedrerol (2024)
- Real Madrid: Until the End (2023) as Self
- Beckham (2023) as Self
- The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football (2022) as Self
- Brazil 2002: The Real Story (2022) as Self
- Brazil 2002: The Real Story (2022) Executive Producer
- The Phenomenon (2022) as Self
- Galácticos (2021) as Self
- El Madrid de Lorenzo Sanz (2021)
- Tonight (2012) as Self
- 120, Serás eterno como el tiempo (2012) Assistant Director
- Projectorparishilton (2008)
- Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) as Himself
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006) as Self (uncredited)
- O Dia em que o Brasil Esteve Aqui (2006)
- The Story of the 2006 FIFA World Cup: The Official Film of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (2006) as Self
- Real: The Movie (2005) as Self
- VM-krönika 2002 (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Live for Love United (2002) as Self
- VM-krönika 1998 (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Criança Esperança (1986) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roberto Carlos best known for?
Roberto Carlos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Real Madrid: Until the End (2023), Projectorparishilton (2008), Goal II: Living the Dream (2007), El hormiguero (2006).
When and where was Roberto Carlos born?
Roberto Carlos was born on April 10, 1973 in Garça, São Paulo, Brazil.
How many credits does Roberto Carlos have?
Roberto Carlos has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Roberto Carlos's background in cinema and television?
Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, commonly known as Roberto Carlos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and football ambassador who was born on April 10, 1973, in Garca, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has twenty-four known acting credits according to movie database records. Beginning his career in Brazil as a forward bef...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Real Madrid: Until the End (2023) as Self — aged about 50
- Goal II: Living the Dream (2007) as Himself — aged about 34
- Projectorparishilton (2008) — aged about 35
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest — aged about 33
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