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What position did Roberto Carlos?
Defender
Roberto Carlos/Position
Style of play Tactically, Roberto Carlos started out playing football in Brazil as a forward – usually as a centre-forward or outside forward – but spent most of his career as defender, usually as a left-sided full-back or wing-back.
When was Cafu in his prime?
Period. Even after several decades, the contribution from Cafu –in his prime – during the 2002 World Cup will be remembered in all its glory.
How old is Cafu?
51 years (June 7, 1970)
Cafu/Age
Where is Cafu from?
Itaquaquecetuba, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Cafu/Place of birth
Who manages Roberto Carlos?
AkhisarsporAssociation football manager, 2015–2015
FC Anzhi MakhachkalaFootball manager, 2012–2013
Roberto Carlos/Teams coached
Who is the best free kick takers in the world?
The 10 most prolific free-kick takers of all time
- Ronald Koeman – 60.
- David Beckham – 65.
- Pele – 70.
- Juninho Pernambucano – 77. There was only ever going to be one winner, wasn’t there? Juninho absolutely perfected the ‘knuckleball technique and scored from dead balls with unerring efficiency.
Who is the best left back in football history?
Greatest Ever: Football: Top Ten Left-Backs Of All Time
- Bixente Lizarazu (FRA)
- Jose Antonio Camacho (SPA)
- Andreas Brehme (GER)
- Paul Breitner (GER)
- Giacinto Facchetti (ITA)
- Nilton Santos (BRA)
- Roberto Carlos (BRA)
- Paolo Maldini (ITA)
Who is the current captain of Brazil?
Thiago Silva
Brazil national football team/Captains
Who is the greatest right back of all time?
Greatest Ever: Football: The Top 10 Right-Backs of All Time
- Cafu (BRA)
- Carlos Alberto Torres (BRA)
- Lillian Thuram (FRA)
- Djalma Santos (BRA)
- Giuseppe Bergomi (ITA)
- Jose Nasazzi (URU)
- Wim Suurbier (NED)
- Phil Neal (ENG)
What does Cafu mean?
CAFU
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| CAFU | Contract Audit Follow Up (DCAA) |
| CAFU | Civil Aviation Flying Unit (now Flight Calibration Service; UK) |
| CAFU | Chemical Air Filtration Unit |
How many times did Cafu play in the World Cup?
He has won two World Cups in 1994 and 2002, as well as being the only player to participate in three World Cup final matches. Cafu also held the record of winning the most matches in World Cups with 15 (along with two games Brazil won on penalties), before being surpassed by Germany ‘s Miroslav Klose in the 2014 World Cup .
When did Cafu become South American Footballer of the Year?
In 1994, Cafu was crowned South American Footballer of the Year, and in 2004, was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players. He was additionally named to the FIFPro World XI in 2005, and in 2020 was included in the Ballon d’Or Dream Team . One of six children, Cafu was raised in the Jardim Irene favela of São Paulo.
When did Cafu retire from the Brazilian football team?
Cafu was one of only a few Brazil players who spoke to the press in the midst of a hailstorm of criticism from Brazilian fans and media alike following the team’s return home. He nonetheless expressed interest in participating in the 2010 World Cup; however he did not, as he retired completely from football in 2008.
When did Cafu sign his contract with Milan?
Cafu signed a contract extension in May 2007 that would keep him with Milan until the end of the 2007–08 season, during which he won another UEFA Supercup, and his third World Title at Club level and now his first FIFA Club World Cup. On 16 May 2008, it was announced that Cafu and compatriot Serginho would be leaving Milan at the end of the season.