Position: Forward
Born: 25.01.84
Club: Real Madrid

Four years ago Brazil were swept to World Cup glory by the 'Three Rs' Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo.

Rivaldo is no longer on the scene, but the troupe has found a new member in Real Madrid's prodigiously talented Robinho.

A player in the best traditions of Brazilian flair, Robinho has become a firm favourite with fans in Spain for his astonishing skills and his obvious enjoyment whenever the ball is at his feet.

Early in his career in Brazil at Santos, the young Brazilian is said to have bamboozled the Corinthians defence with eight consecutive stepovers in the space of twenty yards. Without touching the ball. His progress was only halted when he was fouled, and the youngster promptly dusted himself down to slot home the resulting penalty.

With skills like these, Robinho is assured of plenty of coverage this summer, but there is end product too, as the youngster possesses an eye for goal to accompany his magical skills.

The World Cup will give Robinho the chance to prove he is a worthy successor to Rivaldo in the 'Three Rs'.

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