Kaká used Instagram this Wednesday (10) to celebrate the 18th birthday of his first-born son, Luca. The former Brazilian national team midfielder published a carousel of photos that alternates recent images of the young man with childhood photos, highlighting the family’s strong connection with football.
In the caption, the father of four described the journey with his firstborn as incredible. Kaká highlighted the importance of the date and reinforced personal values: “May you always have in your heart the desire to be close to Jesus… I will always be by your side, learning, teaching, so that together we can experience the full blessing of father and son!!!”, he wrote.
The post gained hundreds of quick interactions. Followers and fan pages noticed the striking physical resemblance between father and son. A fan profile from São Paulo, the club where Kaká was revealed, even called Luca “Mini Kaká” in the comments.
The images show Luca as a child on the fields of Orlando City, in the United States, and at the Milan stadium, in Italy, as well as relaxed moments with his family. The young man, who carries the surname Celico Leite, has followed his father’s legacy on the pitch, with recent reports of similar ability on the pitch.
Family rebuilt in harmony
Luca is the eldest son of Kaká’s marriage to businesswoman Carol Celico, a union that lasted ten years, between 2005 and 2015. Isabella was also born from the relationship, now 15 years old. After the breakup, they both moved on.
Kaká has been married since 2019 to influencer Carol Leite. The couple has two girls: Esther, aged 5, and Sarah, aged 3. The stepmother left a loving comment on her husband’s post, calling her stepson “daddy’s clone!”
What the tribute reveals about the family’s moment
The celebration comes just days after other recent family milestones, such as Isabella’s 15th birthday. The way Kaká balances public life, evangelical faith and his role as a present father has been observed over the years, especially after the end of his first marriage and the formation of a new family.
For fans of the former player, the post reinforces a constant trait in his career: the appreciation of family and spirituality even after hanging up his boots. Luca enters adult life with the visible support of his father and the affection of his extended family.
