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Cafu
Born: February 26, 1993
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 12st 13lb (82kg)
Hometown: Guimaraes, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2021 | Olympiacos |
| → 2020-2021 | Nottingham Forest (loan) | |
| 2021-2023 | Nottingham Forest | |
| 2023- | Rotherham United | |
Sports Mole has 126 articles about Cafu. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fbodrumspor.jpg "Luccas Claro of Eyupspor and Celal Dumanli of Bodrumspor during the TFF 1. League Playoff first leg match on August 17, 2024")
Preview:Eyupspor vs Kasimpasa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Eyupspor and Kasimpasa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 18, 07:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F22%2Fliv05.jpg "Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'")
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on 17-year anniversary of Manchester City Premier League turnaround
To mark the 17-year anniversary of Liverpool's Premier League turnaround against Manchester City, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest Reds comebacks.Oct 5, 21:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fcoach-ilhan-palut-of-caykur-rizespor.jpg "Coach Ilhan Palut of Caykur Rizespor")
Preview:Caykur Rizespor vs Kasimpasa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Caykur Rizespor and Kasimpasa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 26, 20:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_10.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018")
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Thursday's league phase draw, who makes the grade?
With the 2025-26 Champions League season underway, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.Sep 16, 22:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fmohamed-salah_3.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on April 27, 2025")
Liverpool's all-time greatest XI - does Trent Alexander-Arnold make the cut?
Liverpool fans have enjoyed watching many incredible players over the years, and here Sports Mole takes a look at who might make the Reds' all-time XI.Aug 13, 15:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fpaolo-maldini.jpg "AC Milan's Paolo Maldini during the 2007 Champions League final")
Best defenders of all time: Top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history ranked
Who are the best defenders of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history - including Cafu, Sergio Ramos and Paolo Maldini.Jul 30, 19:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fbrazil-ecuador.jpg "Brazil's Vinicius Junior and Lucas Paqueta clash with Ecuador's Moises Caicedo on September 7, 2024")
Ecuador vs. Brazil: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Ecuador and Brazil.Jun 3, 06:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fac-milan_1.jpg "The AC Milan squad pose with the Champions League trophy in 1989")
Ranked: The five greatest Italian club sides of all time, ahead of Inter Milan's shot at Champions League glory
Ahead of Inter Milan's Champions League final on Saturday, Sports Mole goes back through the archives and ranks the greatest Italian club sides of all time.May 30, 13:55
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.May 29, 09:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fkevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025")
Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli: The 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Man City legend's exit
Sports Mole selects its 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold's Premier League departures.May 25, 10:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Flionel-carole.jpg "Lionel Carole of Kayserispor during his side's match against Goztepe, on September 23, 2024")
Preview:Kayserispor vs. Kasimpasa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Kayserispor and Kasimpasa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 11, 22:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fneymar_1.jpg "Santos attacker Neymar pictured on March 2, 2025")
Neymar future: Barcelona 'among two clubs' to hold 'transfer talks' with Santos attacker's agent
The agent of Santos attacker Neymar supposedly holds talks with both Barcelona and one other European giant as the Brazilian eyes a return to the continent this summer.Mar 9, 14:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fedin-dzeko.jpeg "Fenerbahce's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring in a Champions League second qualifying round match against Lugano July 30, 2024")
Preview:Kasimpasa vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Kasimpasa and Fenerbahce, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 13, 22:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F39%2Fgary-caldwell.jpg "Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell celebrates after the match on September 26, 2023")
Preview:Exeter City vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Exeter City and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 8, 08:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F13%2Fcl05.jpg "CL 2005")
Can you name Liverpool's matchday squad from the 2005 Champions League final?
To celebrate the 19-year anniversary of the Miracle of Istanbul, Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's full 18-man squad from the 2005 Champions League final.May 25, 08:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Frotherham-united.jpg "Rotherham United players applaud fans after the match on January 5, 2024")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 3, 05:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F10%2Fliam-manning.jpg "Bristol City manager Liam Manning before the match on March 5, 2024")
Preview:Bristol City vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 25, 17:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F52%2Fcarlos-corberan.jpg "West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan on December 29, 2023")
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 17:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fleam-richardson.jpg "Rotherham United manager Leam Richardson reacts on January 5, 2024")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 08:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fpele.jpg "Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy")
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.Mar 21, 20:12
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 14, 21:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F49%2Fmark-robins.jpg "Coventry City manager Mark Robins on December 8, 2023")
Preview:Coventry City vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 3, 14:15
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 29, 17:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F05%2Fmarti-cifuentes.jpg "Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes before the match on January 14, 2024")
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 22, 12:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F07%2Fkieran-mckenna.jpg "Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna before the match on February 14, 2024")
Preview:Ipswich Town vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 18, 10:45
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 15, 13:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F03%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United manager Daniel Farke reacts on January 21, 2024")
Preview:Leeds United vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 8, 21:30
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 1, 07:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F51%2Fmichael-carrick.jpg "Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick after the match on December 19, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 20:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F51%2Fenzo-maresca.jpg "Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca during the match on December 18, 2023")
Preview:Leicester City vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leicester City and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 21, 19:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F45%2Frotherham-united.jpg "Rotherham United's Christ Tiehi celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on November 7, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 7, 22:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F43%2Fhull-city.jpg "Hull City's Jaden Philogene-Bidace celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on October 26, 2023")
Preview:Hull City vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Hull City and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 00:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Fdaniel-farke.jpg "Leeds United manager Daniel Farke celebrates after the match on September 13, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 22, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F35%2Fvalerien-ismael.jpg "Watford manager Valerien Ismael applauds fans after the match on August 19, 2023")
Preview:Watford vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 9, 12:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F44%2Fpaul-warne.jpg "Rotherham United manager Paul Warne before the match on October 29, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 2, 21:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F36%2Frussell-martin.jpg "Southampton manager Russell Martin during the match on September 2, 2023")
Preview:Southampton vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Southampton and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 5, 21:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F16%2Fmatt-taylor.jpg "Rotherham manager Matt Taylor on April 18, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 2, 21:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F37%2Fryan-lowe.jpg "Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe celebrates after the match on September 16, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 21, 15:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F19%2Fgary-rowett.jpg "Millwall manager Gary Rowett reacts on May 8, 2023")
Preview:Millwall vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Millwall and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 07:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F05%2Fmatt-taylor.jpg "Rotherham United's manager Matt Taylor on February 4, 2023")
Preview:Rotherham United vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Rotherham United and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 31, 07:36
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