Unit 9 1.Rivaldo 1972: Born April 19, Recife, Brazil. Full name Vito Barbosa Ferreira. 1989: Signs professional terms at the age of 16 with Santa Cruz after impressing local scouts in a junior tournament. 1991: Signs for Brazilian first division club Mogi-Mirim. 1993: Signs for Corinthians. Makes international debut in December, scoring the only goal in 1-0 victory over Mexico in a friendly international. 1994: Regular international appearances during early part of the year but is not included in Brazil's World Cup-winning squad. 1994: Signs for Palmeiras. Wins Brazilian league championship. 1996: Wins Sao Paulo state championship with Palmeiras.