The GREATEST right-back in football history! Cafu is the ONLY player to appear in THREE consecutive World Cup Finals — 1994, 1998, and 2002 — winning TWO of them! The Brazilian captain was a right-back who could run for 90 minutes without stopping, attack like a winger, and defend like a warrior. Cafu was the COMPLETE package!
Career Highlights
- Appeared in 3 consecutive World Cup Finals (1994, 1998, 2002) — the ONLY player in history to do this
- Won the World Cup in 1994 and 2002 as a starting right-back for Brazil
- Won 2 Serie A titles and the Champions League with AC Milan in the 2000s
- Earned 142 caps for Brazil — one of the most capped Brazilian players in history
- His overlapping runs and crosses from the right were a key weapon for both Roma and AC Milan
The Verdict
Three World Cup Finals. TWO victories. 142 caps for Brazil. The Champions League with Milan. Cafu's trophy collection is absolutely STAGGERING. The greatest right-back in football history played the game with a smile, a sprint, and an absolute will to WIN!
Tomorrow: #9 — Stay tuned for the next defensive legend!
