Pepe was a VOLCANO in football boots. The Portuguese defender could go from calm to completely INSANE in 0.3 seconds. He stamped on Messi's hand. He kicked a player lying on the ground. He headbutted opponents. Real Madrid's centre-back played football like a man who had never heard of the rules!
Country: Portugal Position: Centre-back Career: 2001-2023 Clubs: Marítimo, FC Porto, Real Madrid, Beşiktaş
The Rap Sheet
- Stamped on Lionel Messi's hand during El Clásico — caught clearly on camera
- Kicked and stamped on Getafe's Casquero while he was lying on the ground in 2009 — received a 10-game ban
- Headbutted Thomas Müller at the 2014 World Cup — red card and 3-match ban
- Was involved in countless violent incidents at Real Madrid over his 10 years at the club
- At age 40, was still playing for Porto and STILL getting booked for aggressive challenges
The Verdict
Pepe was one of the best defenders in the world — he won Champions League titles and the European Championship with Portugal. But his violent outbursts were so extreme that even Real Madrid fans sometimes couldn't defend him. The man was genuinely frightening!
Watch the Chaos
Tomorrow: #7 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
