Cafu

Brazil · Right-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1994-2004

Tireless right-back whose endless overlapping runs ruled the flank

Nicknames Il Pendolino

83.2OVR#36 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“With Cafu you never know, I think he has two hearts.”
— Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 2005 · source

Category averages

  • Speed85.3
  • Shooting64.7
  • Passing79.6
  • Ball Control82.2
  • Movement82.8
  • Football IQ80.0
  • Defending Skill83.3
  • Physical82.1
  • Mental88.3
  • Career89.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina97
  2. Longevity96
  3. Determination94
  4. Recovery Runs93
  5. Consistency93
  6. Achievements93
  7. Recovery92
  8. Big-Game Temperament92
  9. Durability92
  10. Top Speed91

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.3

  • Top Speed91
  • Acceleration89
  • Dribbling Speed77
  • Top Speed with Ball88
  • Knock-on & Run87
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 64.7

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power75
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys70
  • Curve75
  • Penalties60
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks55
  • Shooting Creativity55
  • Acrobatics45

Passing 79.6

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing85
  • Link-up Play85
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 82.2

  • Dribbling85
  • Possession85
  • First Touch85
  • Skills & Tricks75
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 82.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs93

Football IQ 80.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 83.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking85
  • Interceptions85
  • Standing Tackle87
  • Sliding Tackle85
  • Offside Trap74

Physical 82.1

  • Strength82
  • Stamina97
  • Agility87
  • Balance85
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression80

Mental 88.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 89.2

  • Consistency93
  • Longevity96
  • Achievements93
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
7 June 1970
Height
176 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1989–2008
Prime
1994-2004

Club career

  • 1989–1995 São Paulo
  • 1995–1995 Real Zaragoza
  • 1995–1995 Juventude
  • 1995–1997 Palmeiras
  • 1997–2003 AS Roma
  • 2003–2008 AC Milan

Honours

World Cup 2

1994 Brazil · 2002 Brazil

European Cup / Champions League 1

2007 AC Milan

Continental title 2

1997 Copa América · 1999 Copa América

Copa Libertadores 2

1992 São Paulo · 1993 São Paulo

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A São Paulo 1

1991

League title · Serie A AS Roma 1

2000–01

League title · Serie A AC Milan 1

2003–04

Club World Cup 1

2007

Intercontinental Cup 2

1992, 1993

UEFA Super Cup 2

2003, 2007

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1994–95

Recopa Sudamericana 2

1993, 1994

Confederations Cup 1

1997

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2004

South American Footballer of the Year 1

1994

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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