Legends Database

Cafu

CAFU

Right Back

Overall RATING
0
0%
Attacking Skills
0%
Playmaking
0%
Defending Skills

Other Positions

176cm x 74kg; Right Footed; Prime 1997 – 2002

Physical Skills

0
Acceleration
86%
Agility
83%
Balance
84%
Jump
76%
Natural Fitness
88%
Speed
84%
Stamina
97%
Strength
77%

Technical Skills

0
Ball Control
83%
Dribbling
85%
Free Kicks
72%
Heading
75%
Long Passing
82%
Shooting Accuracy
67%
Shooting Power
85%
Shooting Technique
72%
Short Passing
78%

Tactical Skills

0
Defensive Positioning
68%
Off the ball
78%
Teamwork
90%

Mental Skills

0
Anticipation
78%
Concentration
85%
Consistency
88%
Determination
79%
Leadership
85%
Vision
79%

Attacking Skills

Finishing
69%

Defensive Skills

0
Marking
70%
Sliding
73%
Tackling
69%

Info Box

– Known as Pendolino
– 
An attack minded fullback blessed with technique, stamina and pace

– Gets forward whenver possibile
– Knocks ball past opponent
– Runs with ball down right
– Uses outside of foot

Additional Skills

0%
Crossing
0%
Creativity
0%
Penalties
0%
Versatility
  • Charismatic Leader

  • Engine

Cafu is considered by many to be one of the best full-backs in the history of football.

Raised in São Paulo, he reached his prime in Roma and then established himself at a high level in Milan.

A very offensive full-back, he has endless stamina, excellent technical skills, great charisma, and professionalism.
Over the course of his career, he refined his defensive abilities, becoming one of the best full-backs in the history of this sport