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My Take
For me, Raí embodies the artistry of Brazilian football. Standing 189 cm, he played attacking midfield with an elegance that made him a cornerstone of the 1994 World Cup-winning squad, and being the younger brother of the legendary Sócrates only adds to the mystique. The fact that France took him to heart, awarding him the Legion of Honour, says a lot about his global resonance. But what truly wins me over is his life after the pitch: he poured himself into social work and education, even earning an honorary doctorate. He is proof that greatness can extend far beyond the ball, and that, to me, is the mark of a true champion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raí
- Name (Japanese)
- ライー
- Reading
- らいー
- Born
- May 15, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2019 honorary doctorate of Paris Nanterre University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BC
Frequently asked questions
When was Raí born?
Born May 15, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Raí from?
Raí is from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
What does Raí do?
Raí works as association football player.
How tall is Raí?
Raí is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.