Cafu
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Cafu's career is defined by team success and individual recognition. He is the most-capped Brazilian player ever with 142 appearances. He is the only player to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals, a feat that underscores his longevity and consistency at the highest level. He captained Brazil to their fifth World Cup title in 2002. Pelé named him to the FIFA 100 list of the greatest living footballers in 2004. He was selected for the UEFA Team of the Year three times (2004, 2005, 2007) and the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 2002. He is a member of the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame, the AS Roma Hall of Fame, and the AC Milan Hall of Fame. These honors reflect his status as one of the defining right-backs in football history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA 100
Named by Pelé as one of the 100 greatest living footballers.
Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to Brazilian football.
AS Roma Hall of Fame
Inducted for his impact at the club.
AC Milan Hall of Fame
Inducted for his achievements with the club.
Golden Foot Award
Received the Legend award for career achievements.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
Magazine Covers
FourFourTwo
November 2002
Cafu: The Best Right-Back in the World
World Soccer
June 2002
Brazil's World Cup Heroes
Placar
August 1993
Cafu: The New Star
Calcio 2000
June 2001
Roma Campioni d'Italia
Records & Feats
Only player to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals
Cafu played in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cup finals, a feat unmatched in men's football.
Most capped Brazilian player
Cafu earned 142 caps for Brazil, more than any other player in the nation's history.