Who is Carolina Dias? Everything you need to know about Kaka's wife

Who is Carolina Dias? Everything you need to know about Kaka's wife

Helix Odhiambo
updated at December 14, 2023 at 5:42 AM
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Carolina Dias is a famous Brazilian model known as the wife of former Brazilian footballer Ricardo Kaka. She is a respected figure in the fashion industry, having modelled for numerous top brands. Carolina is Kaka's second wife after the legendary footballer divorced his childhood sweetheart, Caroline Celico.

Carolina Dias
Brazilian football legend, Kaka, proposed to model Carolina Dias after divorcing his first wife. Photo: @carolbatistaleite (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Carolina is not your ordinary football wag. She has built her career in the modelling world and does not depend on her famous partner. Kaka was an outstanding attacking midfielder who won almost everything in his career. Today, we profile his wife's life story, net worth, and all you need to know about her.

Carolina Dias' profile summary

Full name

Carolina Dias

Date of birth

11 August 1995

Age

28 (as of December 2023)

Birthplace

Goiania, Brazil

Nationality

Brazilian

Hair colour

Light Brown

Eye colour

Brown

Profession

Model

Husband

Ricardo Kaka

Daughter

Esther

Net worth

$1 million - $5 million

Social media

Instagram

Carolina Dias' biography

Brazilian model Carolina Dias (age 28 as of December 2023) was born on 11 August 1995 in Goiania, Brazil. Carolina Dias' nationality is Brazilian.

Carolina grew up in a loving and supportive family and often accompanied her father to watch local football matches. However, she has kept her family's details private.

Carolina Dias' career

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Carolina Dias has made a name for herself with her modelling career. She has several years of experience in the industry. Photo: @carolbatistaleite (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Kaka's wife began modelling during her teenage years. She continued to pursue her career until she got a breakthrough in the industry. Dias signed for Ford Modeling Agency, where she has modelled for several brands, including Eve Beauty and Easy Sim 4U.

Carolina has graced the covers and pages of numerous fashion magazines in Brazil and beyond. She is also an advocate for inclusivity in the modelling industry. She has also shared some of her work on Instagram.

Dias is a spokesperson for Soller Assessoria and Choisir, a women's fashion brand that sells unique collections, promoting self-confidence and uniqueness among women.

Carolina Dias and Kaka's relationship

Carolina Dias and Kaka
Carolina Dias and Kaka have enjoyed a lovely and stable relationship since they met. Their chemistry also makes them adorable. Photo: @carolbatistaleite (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

The legendary footballer confirmed her relationship with Carolina in an Instagram post on 24 December 2016, a year after divorcing his wife, Caroline Celico. Kaka and Dias even attended Brazil's Lucas Moura's wedding on 23 December 2016.

Kaka posted numerous photos with Dias during their New Year celebration in 2017. They have enjoyed each other's company and formed a happy family. The couple reportedly exchanged their wedding vows in December 2019. Carolina used to attend his husband's matches in the United States to support him before his retirement.

Carolina Dias' children

Ricardo Kaka and Carolina Dias welcomed their first child, daughter Esther Leite, on 8 October 2020. She is also the stepmother of Kaka's two children from his previous marriage. The family lives in Orlando, Florida, United States.

Who is Kaka's ex-wife?

Caroline Celico is a Brazilian pop singer and entrepreneur. They first met in 2002 when the former footballer was 20, and Celico was 15. They dated for a while and tied the knot on 23 December 2005 at Christ church in Sao Paulo. The former Ballon d'Or winner announced their breakup in 2015.

Kaka's wife
Brazilian football legend Kaka (R) and his then-wife Caroline Celico pose for a picture ahead of Alicia Keys' performance at the Royal Theatre in Madrid on 18 January 2010. Photo: Javier Soriano
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"We would like to make public that, after nine years together, we have commonly agreed to divorce. Our marriage has given us two beautiful children whom we love so dearly. In light of the important ties, we'll continue to have, the respect, gratitude, and admiration for one another remains mutually intact. We ask for your sympathy and understanding to preserve our privacy in such moment of change." Kaka said.

Celico allegedly blamed Kaka for cheating during their relationship, leading to their separation. They have two children, son Luca Celico Leite, born on 10 June 2008, and daughter Isabella, welcomed on 23 April 2011.

Facts about Carolina Dias' husband

Ricardo Kaka was born on 22 April 1982 in Gama, Federal District, Brazil. He is 41 years old (as of December 2023) 13 years older than his sweetheart. His full name is Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, famously known as Kaka.

He was born to Bosco Izecson Pereira Leite, a retired civil engineer, and Simone dos Santos, a former elementary school teacher. Kaka has a younger brother, Rodrigo (Digão), and a cousin, Eduardo Delani. The two also played football.

Kaka's career

Carolina Dias' husband
Kaka of Brazil (L) celebrates a goal with Ronaldinho during the FIFA World Cup Group F match against Croatia at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on 13 June 2006. Brazil won 1-0. Photo: Popperfoto
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The father of three started playing football at a young age. He suffered a career-threatening accident at 18 before recovering to embark on his career. Kaka was a devoted Christian and attributed his recovery to the miracle of Jesus Christ.

Ricardo enjoyed a 17-year career in professional football as an attacking midfielder that began with Brazilian club Sao Paulo FC. He played 27 games in his senior team debut season, scoring 12 goals and helping the club win its first Torneio Rio-Sao Paulo championship.

Kaka moved to AC Milan in 2003, where he spent six seasons, helping them win a Serie A title and the Champions League. He won the 2007 FIFA Ballon d'Or, beating Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kaka moved to Real Madrid in 2009 and won one La Liga and Copa Del Rey in four seasons.

Ricardo Kaka and Carolina Dias
Kaka enjoyed a remarkable career with AC Milan and Real Madrid. He is one of the most lethal forwards in football history. Photo: Marco Luzzani, Jasper Juinen (modified by author)
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The Brazilian legend returned to Milan in 2013 before joining Orlando City in the Major League Soccer (MLS), becoming the highest-paid player in the league's history. He retired from football in December 2017 at the age of 35.

"It was much more than I could ever imagined. Thank you!" Kaka posted on X (Twitter). "I'm now ready for the next journey. In Jesus' name. Amen." He added.

Carolina Dias' husband also played for Brazil's national team. He was part of the 2002 World Cup-winning squad and the FIFA Confederations Cup triumph in 2005 and 2009. Kaka is among the eight players who lifted the World Cup, Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or.

Interesting facts about Carolina Dias

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Brazilian football legend Ricardo Kaka (in black cap) and Carolina Dias arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 19 February 2019, in Shanghai, China. Photo: Visual China Group
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Kaka's wife has earned a strong reputation in the fashion industry, inspiring many women through her ventures. Her dedication and ability to do multiple things and care for the family make her adorable. Here are other fascinating things you would love to know about her.

She once tried acting

The ambitious lady also tried acting by appearing on Pânico na TV. However, Carolina did not proceed with her career to focus on modelling.

Carolina Dias' net worth

According to sources, the model has an estimated net worth of $1 million - $5 million as of 2023. Her husband, Kaka, has even more wealth than her. His estimated net worth is $90 million.

Carolina Dias' Instagram

The model is active on Instagram, with 881k followers as of December 2023. She likes sharing her stunning photos with her followers.

Final word

Carolina Dias has inspired many through her pursuits and achievements. She is an embodiment of love, hard work, and determination. Dias also likes spending time with her family despite her busy schedule.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.