Saturday, May 3 2008 -- Kaka is arguably the bets footballer of the world and is also the reigning FIFA World Player Of the Year and the Ballon d'Or.

The AC Milan midfielder has added one more feather to his cap. The 26-year old Brazilian ace has been named by the prestigious Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Kaka was included under the category of 'Heroes and Pioneers' which also consists of star personalities such as cyclist Lance Armstrong, tennis legend Andre Agassi and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius.

Kaka was obviously delighted with the news and told Milan Channel:

When I heard the news I was really moved, because this is a wonderful moment,” he told Milan Channel.

"I consider it a great satisfaction. To be among the 100 most influential people in the world is a remarkable privilege.

"To see my name there in that list along with 99 other personalities of world renown makes me very happy.

"It is not easy to make a mark on the American media. They have their own market and their favourite sports.

"Allowing me, a soccer player, to be part of this list is a great feeling for which I thank God."

The new cover of the Time magazine will be published on the 12th of this month.