Social media posts claiming that former Brazil footballer Kaká has died at the age of 43 are false. No official statement, medical report or any kind of confirmation from family members, football authorities or credible media outlets supports any of these claims.
The rumours circulated widely online over the past few days, with some posts alleging that the former World Cup winner died due to cardiac arrest. These claims when verified properly turned out to be incorrect. Kaká is alive and has made public appearances in recent months, including participation in exhibition and charity matches.
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The misinformation caused concern among fans in Brazil and abroad, particularly among those who followed his career during the early 2000s. Despite the scale of the rumours, Kaká has not issued any public response.
One of football’s most hyped midfielders
Born in Brazil in 1983, Kaká is regarded as one of the finest attacking midfielders of his generation. He began his professional career with São Paulo FC in 2000 before joining AC Milan, where he enjoyed the most successful phase of his club career.
During six seasons with AC Milan, Kaká made 193 appearances and scored 70 goals. He won the UEFA Champions League, Serie A, Italian Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. In 2007, he won the Ballon d’Or and was named as FIFA World Player of the Year.
Kaká represented Brazil in 92 international matches, scoring 29 goals. He was also the part of the squad that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup, alongside Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Adriano and Cafu.
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After leaving Milan, Kaká joined Real Madrid during the club’s Galácticos era. He later returned to AC Milan and finished his playing career with Orlando City in Major League Soccer, retiring in 2017.
Off the field, Kaká married Caroline Celico in 2005. The couple have two children and later announced their separation. Past online claims linked to his personal life were also clarified as untrue.
