#35 All-Time

Cafu

BrazilBrazil

STAMINA · OVERLAPPING · CAPTAIN

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Cafu's club career has spanned Sao Paulo (1989–1995), Palmeiras (1995–1997), Juventude (1995–1995), Zaragoza (1995–1995), Roma (1997–2003), Milan (2003–2008), while representing Brazil (1990–2006) at international level.

Cafu has won 25 major trophies across their career, including the Copa America 3 times with Brazil. Individually, they have won the Team of Year 2 times.

Career

Clubs
BrazilSao Paulo
1989–1995
BrazilPalmeiras
1995–1997
BrazilJuventude
1995–1995
SpainZaragoza
1995–1995
ItalyRoma
1997–2003
ItalyMilan
2003–2008
National Team
BrazilBrazil
1990–2006

Career Map

Every country Cafu’s career has touched, club and country.

Trophies Won

Major honours Cafu has won with club and country.

World
Intercontinental Cup1992, 1993 — Sao Paulo
2×
World Cup1994, 2002 — Brazil
2×
Confederations Cup1997, 2005 — Brazil
2×
Club World Cup2007 — Milan
1×
Continental
Copa Libertadores1992, 1993 — Sao Paulo (S.America)
2×
Recopa Sudamericana1993, 1994 — Sao Paulo (S.America)
2×
Copa America1997, 1999, 2004 — Brazil (S.America)
3×
Cup Winners' Cup1995 — Zaragoza (Europe)
1×
Champions League2003, 2007 — Milan (Europe)
2×
Super Cup2003, 2007 — Milan (Europe)
2×
Domestic
BrazilLeague1991 — Sao Paulo
1×
ItalyLeague2001 — Roma
1×
ItalySuper Cup2001 — Roma
1×
ItalyLeague2004 — Milan
1×
ItalyCup2003 — Milan
1×
ItalySuper Cup2004 — Milan
1×

Individual Honours

Personal awards Cafu has won across their career.

Continental
Team of Year2004, 2005 — Europe
2×

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