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Athlete
Cafu
Famoose for
Captaining Brazil to the 2002 World Cup title.
World Cup · Captain’s title
- Born
- 7 June 1970
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, Brazil
More people
Cafu
Cafu is a Brazilian former right-back whose stamina and attacking runs helped define a celebrated national team.
Early life
São Paulo
Grew up in Jardim Irene.
Development
Persisted through trials before joining São Paulo FC.
Career
- 1980s–1990s
Brazilian clubs
Rose with São Paulo and Palmeiras.
- 1997–2008
Italian football
Played for Roma and Milan.
- International career
Brazil
Became a long-serving national-team leader.
Achievements
World Cup
Won his first title.
Captain’s title
Led Brazil to its fifth World Cup.
Champions League
Won with Milan.
Beyond football
Foundation
Established a project supporting young people in São Paulo.
Nickname
His familiar name became associated with tireless right-flank running.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Lula Oficial. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
