Grafite Brazilian Footballer Born in 1979
Grafite · association football player · Brazilian
Biography
Born on 2 April 1979 in Campo Limpo Paulista, Grafite is a Brazilian footballer. He is listed with Santa Cruz Futebol Clube (2015–) and Brazil men's national football team (2005–2010) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a forward. The earliest team listed is Sociedade Esportiva Matonense, from 1998. His 15 listed teams include Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, Brazil men's national football team and Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club. The longest stint listed is 5 years with Brazil men's national football team. At Brazil men's national football team (2005–2010), his team-mates on record include Adriano, Adriano Correia Claro and Fred. VfL Wolfsburg team-mates from the same years include Edin Džeko, Fabian Johnson and Karim Ziani.
Recognition
His awards include the German Footballer of the Year (2009).
Teams
15 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2000 | Sociedade Esportiva Matonense | Forward |
| 2001 | Associação Ferroviária de Esportes | Forward |
| 2001 | Santa Cruz Futebol Clube | Forward |
| 2002 | Grêmio FBPA | Forward |
| 2002–2003 | Grêmio FBPA | Forward |
| 2002 | Santa Cruz Futebol Clube | Forward |
| 2003 | FC Seoul | Forward |
| 2003 | Goiás Esporte Clube | Forward |
| 2004–2005 | São Paulo FC | Forward |
| 2005–2010 | Brazil men's national football team | Forward |
| 2006–2007 | Le Mans F.C. | Forward |
| 2007–2011 | VfL Wolfsburg | Forward |
| 2011–2015 | Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club | Forward |
| 2015 | Al Sadd Sports Club | Forward |
| 2015– | Santa Cruz Futebol Clube | Forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | German Footballer of the Year | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Grafite?
Grafite is 47 years old, born on 2 April 1979 in Campo Limpo Paulista.
What is Grafite known for?
Grafite is a forward who has played for Santa Cruz Futebol Clube and Brazil men's national football team.
How tall is Grafite?
Grafite is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Grafite’s nationality?
Grafite is Brazilian, born in Campo Limpo Paulista.
Has Grafite won any awards?
Yes. Grafite won German Footballer of the Year (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q159059), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Step boomer · CC BY-SA 4.0
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