Pepe

Professional footballer with FC Porto

Pepe - Professional footballer with FC Porto
Born

February 26th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

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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