Pepe

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Pepe's career is decorated with an extraordinary collection of team and individual honors. He is one of the few defenders to win three UEFA Champions League titles, all with Real Madrid, and played a key role in each triumph. His leadership anchored Portugal's historic Euro 2016 victory, where he was named Player of the Match in the final. With three UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament selections, Pepe's consistency at the highest level sets him apart. His return to Porto brought more domestic silverware, cementing his legacy as a winner in two countries.

AwardsPepe won 3 UEFA Champions League titles, 3 La Liga titles, and 2 Copa del Rey titles with Real Madrid. With Porto, he won 4 Primeira Liga titles, 6 Taças de Portugal, and a Taça da Liga. Internationally, he won UEFA Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019. Individually, he was named in the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament three times (2008, 2012, 2016) and received the European Medal of Tolerance in 2018.

Honours & Distinctions

European Medal of Tolerance

European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation·2018

Awarded for his work against racism and promoting tolerance.

Records & Feats

Most UEFA Champions League titles by a Portuguese defender

Career Milestone·2017

Pepe won 3 UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid, more than any other Portuguese defender.

Oldest outfield player to appear for Portugal at a major tournament

Historic First·2024

Pepe played at Euro 2024 at age 41, becoming the oldest outfield player to represent Portugal in a major tournament.