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Pepe
Born: February 26, 1983
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 11lb (81kg)
Hometown: Maceio, Brazil
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2001-2004 | Maritimo |
| 2004-2007 | Porto | |
| 2007-2017 | Real Madrid | |
| 2017-2019 | Besiktas | |
| 2019- | Porto | |
| International | 2007- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 918 articles about Pepe. Articles 1 to 40:
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Real Madrid transfer news: 'Meteoric rise' of centre-back catches Xabi Alonso's eye as 'remarkable' talent wanted for future
Real Madrid reportedly identify a defender that they want to sign in the summer, with Xabi Alonso hoping to establish a dynasty at the back.Nov 9, 19:01
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Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.Oct 16, 08:24
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Preview:Arouca vs Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Arouca and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 27, 20:00
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Nacional, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 22:07
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Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 21:02
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Most red cards in football history: Where does former Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos rank amongst the top 10?
Who has the most red cards in football history? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most dismissed stars ever, including former Real Madrid man Sergio Ramos.Aug 23, 12:56
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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
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Porto suffer disastrous Club World Cup exit after 4-4 draw with Al Ahly
Porto’s Club World Cup campaign ends in embarrassment after a chaotic 4-4 draw with Al Ahly. The Portuguese side crash out early, exposing deep problems on and off the pitch.Jun 24, 06:30
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Preview:Inter Miami vs Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup Group A clash between Inter Miami and Porto, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 17, 22:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fgermany-portugal.jpg "Germany's Michael Ballack and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during their Euro 2008 quarter-final")
Germany vs. Portugal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Nations League clash between Germany and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jun 7, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Frodrigo-mora.jpg "Porto's Rodrigo Mora on April 26, 2025")
Preview:Porto vs Riga FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Jun 6, 21:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup")
Germany vs. Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo's career record against Die Mannschaft
Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Nations League semi-final between Portugal and Germany, Sports Mole looks back at Cristiano Ronaldo's career record against Die Mannschaft.Jun 2, 14:39
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Preview:Corinthians vs. Vitoria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Corinthians and Vitoria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 31, 13:46
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Preview:Vitoria vs. Santos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Vitoria and Santos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fsamu-aghehowa.jpg "Porto's Samu Aghehowa celebrates on November 10, 2024")
Preview:Porto vs. Nacional - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Nacional, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 23:00
Preview:Porto vs. Moreirense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Moreirense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 30, 13:06
Preview:Estrela Amadora vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Estrela Amadora and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 22:17
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Preview:Porto vs. AVS - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and AVS, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 23:33
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Preview:Braga vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Braga and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 22:48
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Preview:Pafos FC vs. Djurgardens IF - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Pafos FC and Djurgardens IF, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 4, 22:42
Preview:Arouca vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Arouca and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 17:02
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Preview:Porto vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Vitoria de Guimaraes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 22, 19:53
Preview:Pafos FC vs. Omonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Pafos FC and Omonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 18, 09:23
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Preview:Porto vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 24, 19:28
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Preview:Mallorca vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Mallorca and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 10:37
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Preview:Estoril Praia vs. AVS - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Estoril Praia and AVS, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 7, 22:59
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Preview:Porto vs. Estoril Praia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Estoril Praia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 1, 22:57
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 22, 22:13
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Preview:Sintrense vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Taca de Portugal clash between Sintrense and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 18, 22:59
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Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal's seven players out on loan have performed in the early weeks of the 2024-25 season.Oct 7, 10:20
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 5, 00:16
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Porto 3-3 Man United player ratings: Bruno Fernandes struggles but Marcus Rashford shows signs of 2022-23 form
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the players performed during Manchester United's 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League.Oct 3, 21:37
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Porto 3-3 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Red Devils earn last-gasp point
Harry Maguire nets a 91st-minute leveller as Manchester United draw 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night.Oct 3, 21:04
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Preview:Porto vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 1, 12:20
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Should Ronaldo be a super-sub? How Portugal can win the next World Cup
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Portugal lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for Nations League Group 1 match
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