Kaka became the fourth Brazilian to win the Ballon d'Or award in 2007, largely down to his contribution for AC Milan, who won the 2006-07 Champions League.
The playmaker followed countryman Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho in claiming the award, while he became the sixth Milan player to lift the famous trophy after Gianni Rivera, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, George Weah and Andriy Shevchenko.
Kaka was also the last player to win the Ballon d'Or before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the Ballon d'Or during a 10-year period, with the duo inspiring each other to new heights.
Milan also landed the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2007, and there is no question that Kaka played a key role in the Italian club's success during that particular period.
The attacker enjoyed a brilliant career, also turning out for Spanish giants Real Madrid between 2009 and 2013 before returning to Milan for the 2013-14 campaign.
Kaka, who started his professional career with Sao Paulo in 2000, won La Liga and the Copa del Rey during his time with Real Madrid, while he lifted Serie A and the Champions League at San Siro.
During his professional career, the forward managed 179 goals and 154 assists in 567 club appearances, while he scored 29 times in 92 appearances for Brazil, winning the World Cup in 2002 and Confederations Cup in both 2005 and 2009.
December 2 represents the anniversary of the award being handed out, and with that in mind, can you name the 34 players to receive a vote for the 2007 Ballon d'Or?
Matt Law
