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Roberto Carlos

What is roberto carlos?

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Key facts

Singer full name Roberto Carlos Braga[2]
Singer born 19 April 1941[2]
Singer birthplace Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil[2]
Footballer full name Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha[1]
Footballer born 10 April 1973[1]
Footballer position Left back[3]

Roberto Carlos is the name of two well-known Brazilian public figures: singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos Braga and former footballer Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha.

Context

Roberto Carlos is the name of at least two well-known Brazilian public figures: the singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos Braga, born in 1941, and the former footballer Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, born in 1973 [2][1]. The singer was at the forefront of the 1960s rock-and-roll movement in Brazil and later became known for romantic ballads and boleros [2]. The footballer, a left back, played 527 games for Real Madrid and earned 128 caps for Brazil [3].

Documented claims

  • The singer helped lead the 1960s rock-and-roll movement in Brazil. [2]
  • The singer performed romantic ballads and boleros. [2]
  • The footballer played 527 games and scored 68 goals for Real Madrid. [3]
  • The footballer earned 128 caps for Brazil. [3]

Questions and answers

What happened to Roberto Carlos?

There are two Roberto Carlos figures. The singer, born in 1941, is still recognized for his music career [2]. The footballer, born in 1973, retired from professional play after a career that included Real Madrid [1].

What is Roberto Carlos doing now?

The singer continues to be celebrated for his contributions to Brazilian music [2]. The footballer's current activities are not covered in the sources provided.

How many wives does Roberto Carlos have?

The sources do not provide information about the marital status of either Roberto Carlos figure.

How rich is Roberto Carlos?

The sources do not include financial details for either the singer or the footballer.

Sources

  1. Roberto Carlos da Silva - History and honours — realmadrid.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Roberto Carlos - Portal Contemporâneo da América Latina ... — sites.usp.br (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Roberto Carlos: Brazilian Footballer - Biography & Achievements — sportsmatik.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People