Rivaldo Quotes
With persistence, dedication, and especially with the hand of God, I came to be recognized as the best player in the world, world champion, among many other important titles in the history of football.
Rivaldo. Statement on Instagram, 15 Mar. 2014. Quoted in "Brazil legend Rivaldo retires from football." BBC Sport, BBC, 15 Mar. 2014.
Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira, known as Rivaldo (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁiˈvawdu]), is a Brazilian former professional footballer. He played mainly as an attacking midfielder but also as a second striker. Often considered one of the best players of his generation, Rivaldo is also regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Labelled a "bandy-legged genius" by The Guardian (due to being bowlegged), although he was predominantly left footed he was capable of playing on either flank, and was on occasion deployed as a wide midfielder or as a winger.