Talent Without Hard Work And Determination Is Nothing

By Antonney Oduor

Roberto Carlos is the best left-back of all time in the world. His unbelievable left strong foot will ever be remembered with the lovers of football. But what people know less is how to top his journey was.

Born into a poor family in Brazil, he had to study and work and the tender age of 12 to provide for them. To escape poverty, he threw himself body and soul into football. The values he learned through his hardship times guided him to the top.

In 2018 the Brazilian openly said the secrets behind his smile. ‘My education, the education of my family. My mom and dad raised me to the man I am today. Am lucky enough to be famous around the globe, so I have no reason to be sad. The world of football gives the opportunity to be happy. It’s a joy to play, to defend, talk to the people, to pass on positive things, important things. That’s just who I am, Roberto Carlos.’

Today the Brazilian is a role model to everyone and physically he is a real superman. Shot speed 90Mph. This makes him the most powerful player ever to play in the world. His incredible shots allowed him to score multiple fee kicks. Thighs circumference 23 inches. Most doctors have confirmed this figure multiple highs for such a shot player 5’6 and his body fat percentage are 7%. Average footballers have 15% body fat. 100m records 10.8 seconds, in other words, he could compete with multiple high athletes. Sprint speed 21 Mph, standing jump high 26 inches, an average NBA player reaches 39 inches but a football player always reaches less than 21 inches. Roberto Carlos is simply a beast.

What can be the big secret of the Brazilian supernatural strength?

Roberto Carlos said, ‘I think it’s natural. My dad was a football player, he played in the midfield. He used to run a lot. I got my physicality from my dad! Of course, when I started playing in the first division, I used to work out, with extra focus on my legs. But being muscular runs in the family.’

Roberto Carlos has had an extraordinary career, 1 World Cup, 2 Copa America, 4 La Liga. He oozes it from natural and a share of hard work. And if you want to be as fast and strong as the Brazilian was,  he said, ‘ Training, there so many great things, you can do today to improve your strength and physical workouts are amazing! You need to work on improving your speed but not so much that you risk losing a technical skill! There’s a balance to be had between skill and power!’

Talent is nothing without hard work and determination, the story of the legendary Roberto Carlos is a perfect example of that.