Cafu
Born: February 26, 1993 (age 28)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 12st 13lb (82kg)
Hometown: Guimaraes, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
Team: Nottingham Forest (no. 18)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020-2021 | Olympiacos |
| → 2020-2021 | Nottingham Forest (loan) | |
| 2021- | Nottingham Forest | |
Sports Mole has 60 articles about Cafu. Articles 1 to 40:
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: The 10 greatest Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of Saturday's all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest finals in the competition's history.
May 28, 12:22
Preview: Belenenses vs. Portimonense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Primeira Liga clash between Belenenses and Portimonense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 4, 12:00
Result: Sheff Weds 0-0 Forest: Owls keep slim survival hopes alive
The Owls now need several results to go their way.
May 1, 14:57
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Nottingham Forest and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 22, 13:15
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 11:53
Result: Brentford 1-1 Forest: Bees suffer another blow in promotion bid
Ivan Toney had given the promotion-chasing Bees a lead.
Mar 20, 15:02
Preview: Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Brentford and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 12:15
Result: Watford 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Adam Masina propels Hornets into second
The 1-0 win at Vicarage Road moved the home team into second place in the Championship table.
Mar 6, 14:43
Result: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Luton: Tunnicliffe punishes hosts' wasted chances
Forest had plenty of chances but failed to find the net.
Mar 2, 22:12
Result: Derby 1-1 Forest: Kazim-Richards strikes late to rescue point for Rams
James Garner had put the visitors ahead in the East Midlands derby at Pride Park.
Feb 26, 22:16
Result: Rotherham 0-1 Forest: Ryan Yates winner boosts Forest's survival hopes
Ryan Yates struck the decisive goal in the second half to seal victory.
Feb 23, 22:15
Result: Swansea thrash Nottingham Forest to advance in FA Cup
Matt Grimes and Liam Cullen scored braces before Oli Cooper bagged his first goal in senior football.
Jan 23, 17:11
Result: Sammy Ameobi bags brace as Nottingham Forest cruise past Millwall
Millwall have won only one of their last 15 league games.
Jan 16, 17:17
Alex Neil left fuming after controversial penalty in Forest defeat
Lewis Grabban scored from the spot.
Jan 2, 18:38
Result: Lewis Grabban penalty enough for Nottingham Forest against Preston
Grabban appeared to slip as he took his spot-kick, with a suggestion that he may have hit the ball twice.
Jan 2, 17:32
Chris Hughton believes Forest need luck to fall their way
Stoke captain James Chester's second-half own goal cancelled out City's opener.
Dec 30, 00:00
Result: Birmingham hold Nottingham Forest to goalless draw
Chris Hughton was unable to seal a victory against his former club.
Dec 26, 17:28
Result: Alex Mighten equaliser sees Forest hold Millwall to a draw
Both goals came in the early stages of the second half.
Dec 19, 17:38
Result: Yuri Ribeiro nets first Forest goal in win over Sheffield Wednesday
The Owls are without a win in eight.
Dec 15, 22:01
Rangers' James Tavernier reveals Marcelo, Dani Alves inspiration
The right-back has now scored 17 goals this season.
Dec 14, 08:22
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2020 Champions League final, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
Aug 22, 15:31
Nottingham Forest: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2020
Keep track of all of Nottingham Forest's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jul 1, 16:28
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time
To mark the one-year anniversary of Liverpool's famous 4-0 Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, Sports Mole counts down the Reds' 10 greatest comebacks ever.
May 7, 08:00
Cafu: 'Neymar better than Lionel Messi technically'
Brazil legend Cafu claims that compatriot Neymar is the most technically-gifted footballer in the world, ahead of even six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.
Apr 2, 14:29
Rio Ferdinand compares Trent Alexander-Arnold to Cafu
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand compares Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold to legendary Brazilian right-back Cafu, describing the 21-year-old as a "mad footballer".
Mar 26, 15:09
Cafu: 'Trent Alexander-Arnold 'reminds me of myself'
Brazilian legend Cafu says that Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold reminds him of himself during his playing days.
Feb 16, 23:40
Result: Rangers into Europa League group stage after Alfredo Morelos injury-time winner
The forward headed a stoppage-time winner at Ibrox.
Aug 30, 06:36
Cafu backs Brazil for Copa America glory despite Neymar absence
The Selecao open the tournament on home soil against Bolivia.
Jun 13, 13:58
Drogba and Cafu go head-to-head in game with Special Olympics athletes
The pair were appearing at one of the 2019 World Games' many Unified Sports Experiences.
Mar 15, 22:23
Cafu: 'Neymar could go down as one of Brazil's greatest ever'
All-time leading Brazil appearance-maker Cafu tells Sports Mole that Neymar has everything he needs to become one of his country's greatest ever players.
Feb 18, 19:43
Former Brazil defender Cafu advises Alexander-Arnold to continue hard work
At only 20 years old, Alexander-Arnold has already featured in a Champions League final while he is an automatic selection when fit for Liverpool.
Feb 17, 22:30
Cafu: 'Brazil can win World Cup'
Former Brazil captain Cafu tips the Selecao to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jun 16, 20:49
Cafu: 'Neymar key for Brazil'
Two-time World Cup winner Cafu tips Neymar to star for Brazil at this summer's tournament in Russia.
Jun 16, 20:25
World Cup preview: Brazil
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Jun 13, 12:00
Combined XI: Liverpool 2005 vs. 2018
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from Liverpool's class of 2004-05 and the current crop.
May 24, 08:59
Diego Maradona hits back at "idiot" Dani Alves
Argentina legend Diego Maradona brands Juventus full-back Dani Alves an "idiot" after he criticised the infamous 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup.
Jun 20, 14:59
Cafu backs Neymar to surpass Pele
Former Brazil right-back Cafu backs Neymar to become the Selecao's all-time leading goalscorer ahead of Pele.
Mar 13, 17:05
Fernandinho 'to be rewarded with new deal by Manchester City'
Fernandinho is to be offered a new 12-month rolling contract by Manchester City at the end of the season, according to a report.
Mar 8, 13:59
Pep Guardiola: 'Still work to do for Manchester City'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his side still have work to do to qualify for the Champions League proper, despite leading Steaua 5-0 in their playoff.
Aug 23, 19:53
Result: England beat Rest of World team in Soccer Aid clash
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe scores twice in Sunday night's Soccer Aid event at Old Trafford as an England XI beat a Rest of the World XI 3-2.
Jun 5, 21:52
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