Rivaldo is one of many players to sit in the pantheon of Brazilian greats.
The versatile forward, who turns 50 today, was one of the stars of a period packed full of them. Playing alongside Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in one of the most exciting front lines of all time, he helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup.
He played in a legendary Barcelona side, helping to win two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey, won the Champions League with AC Milan – despite playing a bit-part role – before going on to lead a nomadic and fascinating existence in the latter years of his career.
