Anatomy of Kaka

Milanese Magician: Anatomy of Kaka, the Brazilian who can rule Athens if the Gods smile on him

Brain

Kaka, 25, the product of a middle-class upbringing and education, is a thinker about the game, impress-ing older colleagues with his tactical sense.

Physique

Slight as a teenager, Kaka has worked hard to put on weight and muscle, and now rides tackles much more comfortably.

Spine

After cracking his spine in a swimming pool seven years ago Kaka made sure of a full recovery, using the time to plan every step of his future career.

Legs

Whether playing as an attacking midfielder or just behind the main striker, Kaka is quick enough to accelerate through the opposing back-four.

Right foot

Although he is no slouch with his left foot, it is Kaka's right that tends to produce his most penetrating passes and thrilling finishes.



"I think he's the best player in the world," Carragher admits. "You remember his performance in the first half in Istanbul and after that we all felt he was definitely the man, with Ronaldinho, and this season he's probably gone on to eclipse him. We'll sort out tactics when we get there, whether it's a midfielder's job or a defender's [to mark him]." They will need to, and Javier Mascherano is the most obvious choice for the job, rather than risking Carragher being pulled out of position and leaving the inexperienced Daniel Agger one on one with Inzaghi.


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