Pepe
Professional footballer with FC Porto
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Portugal
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A Brazilian-Portuguese footballer, played as a defender. Began professional career at 19 with K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot in Belgium. Transitioned to Porto in 2004, winning multiple Primeira Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2004. Transferred to Real Madrid in 2007, contributing to four La Liga titles and one UEFA Champions League title. Represented Portugal in international competitions, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016, winning the latter.
UEFA Champions League winner with Porto
Four-time La Liga champion with Real Madrid
UEFA Euro 2016 winner with Portugal
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