Every day gives the world a few famous people who have closely linked their lives with football. Today such personalities celebrate their birthdays as:
Andriy Yarmolenko (1989) - striker for Dynamo and the Ukraine national team. Until recently he played for Al Ain, London West Ham, Borussia Dortmund. Basically Yarmolenko plays on the right flank of the attack, but Andriy can equally play on the left flank and on the position of a withdrawn striker. Before joining Dynamo Kyiv, Yarmolenko defended the colours of Chernihiv Desna and Polesya (Dobryanka). Champion of Ukraine 2008/09, 2014/15.
Rodolfo (1982) is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back. From 2004 to 2007 he played for Dynamo Kyiv, after which he moved to Lokomotiv Moscow. Rodolfo is famous for his strong, set shot from long range. In the Brazilian Olympic team Rodolfo played 1 match, but did not score any goals.
Pele (1940-2022) was a legendary Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. Played for the clubs "Santos" and "New York Cosmos". He was a three-time world champion with the Brazilian national team. During his career Pele scored more than 1000 goals. 90 times Pele scored three goals per game, 30 times - four goals, 4 times - five goals, once - 8 goals. He ranks first in the list of the greatest footballers of the XX century according to World Soccer magazine. Player of the century according to FIFA. Pele played 90 matches for the Brazilian national team and scored 77 goals.