Rivaldo (1999)
Then
Rivaldo enthralled fans all over the world with his quick feet, dribbling skills, and spectacular goals. Winner of the FIFA World player of the year, and the Ballon d’Or award in 1999, Rivaldo was at his very best when he played for Barcelona.
The Brazilian forward spent an amazing five years at Barcelona where he gave the Blaugrana faithful number of moments to remember scoring some absolutely stunning goals. Rivaldo won 2 La Ligas and a Copa Del Rey in his spell at Barcelona.
Easily the standout player of that particular Barcelona squad, Rivaldo enthralled fans all across Spain with his stunning skills and goals and he is easily one of the greatest players ever to pull on the Barcelona jersey.
Now
In his playing career, Rivaldo represented an astonishing 14 clubs retiring as late as 2014 in his childhood club Mogi Mirim. On his retirement, Rivaldo said:
"My history as a player has come to the end. With tears in my eyes today I would like to thank God, my family and all the support, the affection that I received during those 24 years as a player."
He is currently the President of Mogi Mirim where his son Rivaldinho also plays.