There’s arguably nothing that will serve as a more important piece of Orlando City history than Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, a.k.a. Kaká. The Brazilian former World Cup winner, was awarded the honor of FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007, the last year a player not named Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi won the award.
The club’s first Designated Player signing in MLS has connected Orlando to a global audience. On the field, when he’s been able to keep his aging body healthy, he’s been among the most productive players in the league, with 18 goals and 17 assists in 52 league matches.