Tallinn - Brazilian football star Kaka may be able to deliver a perfect 30-yard pass, but his sense of direction deserted him in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, Tuesday.

The 27-year-old playmaker went for a morning stroll around the historic city on the Baltic Sea coast but soon found himself confused by the cobbled streets and winding lanes of the medieval Old Town, police said.

Estonian police confirmed that they found Kaka and a masseur from the training staff wandering near Tallinn's ferry terminal, where boats leave frequently to Helsinki, 80 kilometres away across the Gulf of Finland.

As the group was having some trouble deciding how to get back to the team hotel, police obliged by giving them a lift in exchange for an autograph.

Speaking to reporters, Kaka said he had simply been exploring.

"It is my first time here and I am pleased to know another city and another country. This morning I went for a walk to the port to see some things," he said.

Brazilian web portal Folha Online quoted Kaka as saying that Tallinn is "very beautiful."

"I even got to ride in a police car for the first time in my life," Kaka said.

Estonia hosts Brazil for a friendly match Wednesday evening. (dpa)