The 25-year-old got a first-hand look at Sir Alex Ferguson's men on Tuesday as his side crashed 3-2 at Old Trafford in a thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg.
Kaka was arguably the star of the show with a first-half brace, but he saw enough of United to convince him they would not look out of place at Rio's famous Maracana.
"I watch the Premiership and I see Manchester United in England as the most Brazilian-like in their style," he told the Daily Telegraph.
"Obviously, Ronaldo and Rooney are very skilful, but they all play well with the ball on the floor.
"They play the passing game. They did not use any long balls against us.
"People always say that Arsenal play a Brazilian style of football, but I think Manchester United are more Brazilian in their way of playing than the Arsenal players are."
Vocal
Kaka also hailed United's fans for their vocal performance on Tuesday night.
"I was particularly impressed with the singing of the Manchester fans at half-time, especially as their team was 2-1 down," he added.
"This is one of the great things about Premiership fans. They have such passion for their team. I love that kind of atmosphere."
The Champions League's top scorer this season has predicted an equally attacking second leg when the sides reconvene on Wednesday night at the San Siro.
Kaka said: "The two teams are very similar, both very strong, who both espouse an attacking brand of football.
"We are two teams who instinctively like to come forward and attack. I think the combination of the teams makes it a joy to watch.
"You could never hold back and settle for a draw against a team like Manchester United.
"The second leg will be an exciting match, because it would always be this way whenever these two teams of players meet.
"But we are going to go for the kill in the San Siro, to win outright."
How would you go about stopping Kaka weaving his magic in Milan? Have your say.
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Red Tiger, London (27/04/2007 at 09:53)
Nice to hear we are the new Brazilians!
You will lose on Wednesday though make no mistake.
We are Manchester (the Brazilians)
Sally Cinamon (27/04/2007 at 10:04)
DC, Amsterdam (27/04/2007 at 10:05)
Frank Old Trafford (27/04/2007 at 10:11)
Birdy, Ireland (27/04/2007 at 10:28)
Nice to hear these comments from Kaka. What a signing he would be. The man would be tailor made to step into Scholes place when the great man departs. Dont think theres a snowballs chance AC would part with him but we can dream cant we.
As for how to stop him - very difficult. I wouldnt generally go in for man marking, but given that AC's strikers aren't that great, we probably could afford to focus a bit more attention on Kaka. Obviously cutting off his supply would be the best way. A Hargreaves type player would be particularly useful in this type of game, someone you could send out to stay touch tight on Kaka throughout. As it is we dont have one, so keeping possession and pressing when we lose the ball. Oh and tracking properly from midfield. Heinze took some blame for the first goal the other night as Kaka accelerated past him into the box. Heinze was going from a standing start, however for me it was Carrick who was running in with Kaka and then pulled up the crucial moment. We cant allow that sort of thing to happen on Wednesday
Kev Bedford, Bedford (27/04/2007 at 10:29)
Demo, Glossop (27/04/2007 at 11:03)
Rick (27/04/2007 at 11:05)
1.) The first is the minor one of the fact we HAVE already had a Brazilian on our books, namely Kleberson. Yes I know no-one else remembers him either! (Come to think of it wasn't there talk of some young Brazilian full-back being signed not so long ago? - Never mind that's for another day!)
2.) The other point, and to my mind a slightly more worrying one, is that you see Saha spearheading the attack. And the worry on my part is that I don't think we can rely on this guy.
I got the feeling that Fergie is a bit exasperated with this guy at the moment by the way he answered a question on MUTV the other day as to his return.
I just feel that if Vida is on his way back so soon after a broken collarbone, and Rio is prepared to come back next week as well(probably too soon again) for the cause of the team, that this guy is a bit too "fragile" in Fergie's eyes.
I think Fergie's big target this close-season is another forward, (other than Hargreaves of course), to replace Saha.
I hear Defoe is hinting at a move to United.
Frank Old Trafford (27/04/2007 at 11:22)
Steveo, Lecale (27/04/2007 at 11:42)
Hope we do try and sign him in the summer he is a quality player and suits red.
danny, WILMSLOW (27/04/2007 at 12:06)
Frank Old Trafford (27/04/2007 at 12:07)
Gerry, Glastonbury (27/04/2007 at 12:08)
dpkmanc, Levenshulme (27/04/2007 at 12:41)
redarmy, rochdale (27/04/2007 at 12:48)
come play for a real team kaka,you know you want to and by did we scare your ac milan team at old trafford.
Red Norse, Norway (27/04/2007 at 12:57)
Sean the Red, Aberdeen (27/04/2007 at 13:13)
And while we,re at it, go and get the top Argentinian Lionel Messi.
Yes we still need the likes of Hargreaves to do the Makelele job.
Imagine a team with Messi, Ronaldo, Rooney and Kaka, mouth watering, and after the ticket price increases next season plus all the millions made this season, they can afford to buy Kaka or Messi or both.
Southern Red (27/04/2007 at 14:18)
I suspect SAF will rest Giggs tomorrow, so KR has yet another chance to make his peace with most of the posters on this site. Pity about Park.
The next 24hrs could be critical, but my lips are still dribbling at the thought of Ronaldo, Rooney and Kaka all playing for Utd.
Steve in Brussels (27/04/2007 at 14:26)
TMUF, Manchester (27/04/2007 at 15:11)
A Mancunian, Manchester (27/04/2007 at 15:15)
Duffer, NJ via Dublin (27/04/2007 at 15:17)
Red Norse, Norway (27/04/2007 at 15:19)
Jim Polley (27/04/2007 at 17:41)
We could of course learn from them, like how to make cheating part of our game a bit more!
Steve Chew, usa (27/04/2007 at 18:44)