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After Kleberson's starring role at the 2002 World Cup, Europe's top sides competed to sign him, but he chose to stay in Brazil for another year so he could marry his 15-year-old fiancée when she reached the age of consent, having met her when she was 14.
Jul 6, 2019 · Former Manchester United midfielder Kleberson believes the reason he flopped at Old Trafford was that he tried too hard to change his style of play. After winning the...
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- Roberto Carlos
- Ricardinho
- Gilberto Silva
- Ronaldo Nazario
- Rivaldo
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Brazil’s first choice goalkeeper during the entire tournament, the then 28-year-old Marcos played an integral part in Brazil’s victory. A one-club man throughout his career, Marcos played for Palmeiras where he first gained attention due to his stunning and consistent performances. In fact, in 2002 after his fantastic World Cup performance, he was supposed to sign for Arsenal. He even went to London to complete the signing but disappear just before signing the contract. After a few days, he g...
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Marcos called time on his hugely successful international career in 2005, although he continued playing for Palmeiras till 2012. Widely considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers Brazi has ever produced, the former Brazil number 1 is a true hero in his homeland. One of the club’s greatest idols, Marcos was nicknamed Sao Marco (Saint Marcos) by his fans. On January 4, 2012, at the age of 38, Marcos announced his retirement from football, due to his advanced age and the many injuries that...
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Captain of the amazing 2002 World Cup winning squad, Cafu with 142 appearances is the most internationally capped Brazil male player of all time. He also represented his nation in four FIFA World Cups from 1994-2006 playing three consecutive finals and winning the 1994 and 2002 editions. Widely considered to be one of the greatest right-backs of all time, Cafu was playing for Serie A side Roma in 2002 and was even named in the 2002 FIFA XI.
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After a widely successful spell at Roma, Cafu moved to AC Milan where he continued performing at the very highest level even winning the Champions League in 2007 with the Italian giants. The legendary Brazilian finally retired from football in 2008 at the age of 38 although his marauding runs down the flank are still remembered fondly by his fans all over the world. Most recently, Cafu was seen playing in India for Goa’s futsal team in the Premier Futsal League.
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One of only three players (along with Marcos and Cafu) to complete playing all 630 minutes of the tournament, then 24-year-old Lucio was a rock at the heart of the defence for the Selecao. Lucio was playing for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen in 2002.
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Following his impressive performances, Lucio secured a move to Bayern Munich before moving to Serie A giants Inter Milan. At Inter, the centre-back won a Champions League title beating his former club Bayern Munich in the final. Lucio led the Brazil team to Confederations Cup glory in 2009 and he last played for the national team in 2011. Most recently, Lucio played as the marquee player for Indian Super League side FC Goa.
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A regular starter in the 2002 national team, Roque Junior was a solid presence at the back for Scolari. The centre-back started all but one of the games for the Selecao and he put in consistent performances throughout the tournament. Roque Junior was playing for Milan in 2002.
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After his spell at Milan, Junior spent time at clubs like Leeds United, Sienna and Bayer Leverkusen before finally calling time on his career at Itano in 2010. Having retired from international football in 2007, Junior first cut his teeth into management in 2015 at XV de Piracicaba. Now, he is the manager of Brazilian team Ituano.
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Capable of playing as a central defensive midfielder or a centre-back, Edmilson was used by Felipe Scolari as a centre-back in Brazil’s 5 man defence. Like Roque Junior, Edmilson started in all but one of Brazil’s matches in the 2002 World Cup even scoring his only international goal in the 5-2 victory against Costa Rica. He was playing for Ligue 1 giants Lyon in 2002.
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After his good performances in 2002, Edmilson moved to Barcelona where he won the Champions League title. He went on to represent Villarreal, Palmeiras and Zaragosa before finally calling time on his storied career at Ceara Sporting Club in 2011. The Brazilian now occasionally works as a football pundit in his home country, Brazil.
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Undoubtedly one of the greatest (if not the greatest) left-back of all time, Roberto Carlos was one of the stars of the 2002 Brazil World Cup squad. Motoring down the left-hand flank for the Selecao, Carlos provided some amazing moments of magic and was even included in the FIFA 2002 World Cup All-Star Team. He was playing for Real Madrid in 2002.
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After a lacklustre performance in World Cup 2006, Carlos vowed never to play for Brazil again (although he briefly harboured hopes of playing in the 2010 World Cup). After 207, Carlos played for Fenerbahce, Corinthians and Anzhi Makhachkala before finally playing his last game for Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos. Carlos was the player/manager for Delhi Dynamos for the 2015-16 season and it will be interesting to see where his football journey takes him next.
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Called up to the Brazil national team as a late replacement for injured midfielder Emerson, Ricardinho made 3 appearances as a substitute during the tournament. Playing as a deep-lying playmaker, Ricardinho was known for his accurate passing and through balls. He was playing for Brazilian club Sao Paulo in 2002.
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Ricardinho last played an international game for Brazil in 2006. He went on to play for English club Middlesbrough, Brazilian clubs Santos and Corinthians, Besiktas and Atletico Mineiro before finally calling time on his career at Bahia. The Brazilian was the manager of club side Tapi in 2016.
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The unsung hero of Brazil’s squad, Gilberto Silva played the role of a midfield destroyer to perfection in the 2002 World Cup squad. Among the glitz and glamour of the Ronaldos, Rivaldos and Ronaldinhos, Silva was crucial for Scolari's system to function. The defensive midfielder was playing for Arsenal in 2002.
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After being capped 93 times for Brazil, Gilberto called time on his international career in 2010. Also, after spending an extremely successful 6-year spell at Arsenal, Gilberto moved on to Panathinaikos, Gremio before finally retiring in 2012 at Atletico Mineiro. The Brazilian was last seen working as technical director of Panathinaikos in 2016.
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Considered to be one of the greatest strikers of all time, Ronaldo Nazario at his peak was absolutely unplayable. Man of the Match in the final for his incredible brace against Germany, Ronaldo was unsurprisingly part of the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team and even won the Golden Boot to assert his supremacy as the best forward in the world. Winner of the 2002 Ballon d’Or award thanks to his amazing performances at Real Madrid in the 2001/02 season and his amazing goalscoring exploits in Brazil’...
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Ronaldo retired finally at Corinthians in 2011 and following his retirement, Ronaldo became a member of PokerStars SportsStar even playing a charity poker match against Rafael Nadal in December 2013. The Brazil legend also owns a minority stake in Fort Lauderdale Strikers which plays in the North American Soccer League. Having served as the ambassador for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo has continued his work as a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador.
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Regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian players of all time Rivaldo was at the peak of his powers in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Forming a deadly front three known as the three ‘Rs’ along with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, Rivaldo wowed the world with his stunning skills, dribbling, technical ability and the uncanny knack of scoring crucial goals. Part of the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team and declared as the Player of the Tournament, Rivaldo along with Ronaldo were the two standout players of this Br...
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In his playing career, Rivaldo represented an astonishing 14 clubs retiring as late as 2014 in his childhood club Mogi Mirim. On his retirement, Rivaldo said: "My history as a player has come to the end. With tears in my eyes today I would like to thank God, my family and all the support, the affection that I received during those 24 years as a player." He is currently the President of Mogi Mirim where his son Rivaldinho also plays.
Jun 21, 2022 · Kleberson was an up-and-coming 22-year-old midfielder who had just helped Athletico Paranaense win the Brazilian championship when he first caught the eye of Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari in...
Jul 10, 2017 · Kleberson had initially decided against leaving Brazil without his girlfriend – who was unable to marry until she turned 16. He was brought in by United as a replacement of Juan Sebastian Veron. This and the £6.5 million paid by United showed the faith they had on his talent.
Feb 12, 2014 · Kleberson didn’t start the first four games for Brazil in Japan/Korea, but did such a job on Paul Scholes when Brazil played England that Felipe Scolari played him from the start for the...
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Kléberson former footballer from Brazil Central Midfield last club: Fort Lauderdale Strikers * Jun 19, 1979 in Uraí, Brazil.
