Cafu Net Worth | Brazilian Professional Footballer

Cafu is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is considered to be one of the greatest defenders of all time,…

BySport Disney 7 October 20239 June 2024

Cafu is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is considered to be one of the greatest defenders of all time, and is the only player to have appeared in three consecutive World Cup finals, in 1994, 1998, and 2002, winning two of them.

Statistic	Information
Full name	Marcos Evangelista de Morais
Date of birth	June 7, 1970
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Right-back
Age	53 years
Girl Friend	currently single

Cafu Stats:

Competition	Club	Years	Apps (Approx.)	Goals (Approx.)	Assists (Approx.)
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A	São Paulo FC	1991-1994	132	32	–
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A	Palmeiras	1995-1997	78	18	–
Serie A	AS Roma	1997-2001	129	13	16
Serie A	AC Milan	2001-2008	274	11	34
La Liga	Zaragoza	2008-2009	24	1	3
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A	Grêmio	2010	18	0	1
International Tournaments (incl. World Cup)	Brazil National Team	1994-2006	142	50	23

Cafu: Career Highlights

Dominant Right-Back:

Renowned as one of the greatest right-backs in football history. His career spanned over two decades, showcasing exceptional:
- Pace and stamina
- Crossing ability, providing numerous assists for his teammates
- Defensive solidity and tackling skills
- Leadership qualities, becoming a captain for both club and country

Club Accolades:

São Paulo FC (1991-1994):
- Won two Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles (1991, 1992)
- Established himself as a rising star in Brazilian football
AS Roma (1997-2001):
- Claimed a Serie A title (2000-01)
- Solidified his reputation as a world-class defender
AC Milan (2001-2008):
- Achieved remarkable success:
  - Two Serie A titles (2003-04, 2006-07)
  - One UEFA Champions League title (2006-07)
  - One FIFA Club World Cup (2007)
  - One Coppa Italia title (2002-03)
- Became a vital cog in Milan’s dominant period under Carlo Ancelotti

International Glory:

Brazil National Team (1994-2006):
- Holds the record for most World Cup appearances by a Brazilian player (20)
- Won two FIFA World Cup titles (1994, 2002)
  - Played a crucial role in both victories, contributing his attacking prowess and defensive stability
- Won two Copa América titles (1997, 2004)