The younger brother of Brazilian legend Socrates, Rai was part of the famous PSG squad which managed to win the Ligue 1 title in the 1993/94 season. Playing as an attacking midfielder, Rai made 217 appearances scoring 74 goals.
Blessed with good close control and amazing dribbling skills, Rai also had an eye for goal often scoring beautiful goals from long range. In a 5 year spell with PSG, the Brazilian international won 6 trophies which included 1 UEFA Cup winners cup, 1 Ligue 1 title, 1 French Supercup, 2 French cups and 1 French League cup.
Bought from Brazilian side Sao Paulo for $4.6 million, Rai along with George Weah played a crucial role in PSG’s rise as a European power in the 1990s. The Brazilian’s flicks and tricks are still remembered fondly by the PSG faithful.
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