The Captain. The Champion. The Legend. Cafu｜Player Heritage

Cafu, born Marcos Evangelista de Morais, is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his exceptional stamina, attacking runs, and defensive consistency as a right-back. He began his senior career at São Paulo, winning consecutive Copa Libertadores titles in 1992 and 1993 before playing for Real Zaragoza, Palmeiras, and AS Roma. During his time in Italy, Cafu helped Roma win the 2000–01 Serie A title before joining AC Milan in 2003, where he won the 2003–04 Serie A title and the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League. At international level, he earned 142 appearances for Brazil and won the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and 2002, captaining the national team to its fifth world title in 2002. He remains the only player to have appeared in three consecutive FIFA World Cup finals, in 1994, 1998, and 2002. His career represents an important era in Brazilian football history and the development of the modern attacking full-back role.