Carlos Henrique Raposo, better known as “Kaiser”, a former Brazilian footballer who became an almost mythical figure in football for his 13-year career at different clubs, without ever playing official matches.
His story is based on a life built around deception and image. Kaiser secured signings with major teams in Brazil thanks to contacts with famous players who spoke well of him.
Once inside the clubs, he avoided playing by using all kinds of strategies: he faked injuries, manipulated medical reports, or even provoked situations so he would not be selected.
That is how he managed to maintain a professional career without practically touching the ball in official matches. It is in that context that the phrase that made him go viral emerged: “I slept with 1,000 women and always pretended to be injured”.
Kaiser explained that being a footballer, even though he did not play, gave him access to parties, fame, and an intense social life, which he himself describes as a period of excess.