Cafu Brazilian Footballer Born 1970 in São Paulo
Cafu · association football player · Brazilian
Biography
Brazilian footballer Cafu was born on 7 June 1970 in São Paulo. His club career on record includes Brazil men's national football team (1990–2006) and AS Roma (1997–2003).
Early life
He studied at European School of Economics.
Career
He is registered as a full-back. He started out at Brazil men's national football team in 1990, according to the records. Beyond Brazil men's national football team, he has played for AS Roma, AC Milan and São Paulo FC. Brazil men's national football team is where he stayed longest, 1990 to 2006. At Brazil men's national football team (1990–2006), his team-mates on record include Ronaldo, Zé Roberto and Rivaldo. AS Roma team-mates from the same years include Francesco Totti, Giorgio Chiellini and Hidetoshi Nakata.
Recognition
Cafu received the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020.
Public roles
His listed affiliations include AirBit Club.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–2006 | Brazil men's national football team | Full-back |
| 1990–1994 | São Paulo FC | Full-back |
| 1995 | Esporte Clube Juventude | Full-back |
| 1995 | Real Zaragoza | Full-back |
| 1995–1997 | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras | Full-back |
| 1997–2003 | AS Roma | Full-back |
| 2003–2008 | AC Milan | Full-back |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ballon d'Or Dream Team | Won |
Personal life
He studied at European School of Economics.
Cafu on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.9M @cafu2
- Engagement rate
- 1.19% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 57,782
- Average comments
- 735 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Cafu Photos
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Photo: Palácio do Planalto from Brasilia, Brasil · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Palácio do Planalto from Brasilia, Brasil · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Palácio do Planalto from Brasilia, Brasil · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Cafu?
Cafu is 56 years old, born on 7 June 1970 in São Paulo.
What is Cafu known for?
Cafu is a full-back who has played for Brazil men's national football team and AS Roma.
How tall is Cafu?
Cafu is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Cafu’s nationality?
Cafu is Brazilian, born in São Paulo.
Has Cafu won any awards?
Yes. Cafu won Ballon d'Or Dream Team (2020).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q178683), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Lula Oficial · CC BY-SA 4.0
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