Rogério Ceni
Footballer and goal-scoring goalkeeper
Born
January 22nd, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A professional footballer played primarily as a goalkeeper. Ceni spent the majority of his career with São Paulo FC and is recognized for his exceptional goalkeeping skills as well as his unique ability to score goals from free kicks and penalties. A notable player in Brazilian football, Ceni was part of the São Paulo team that won several important titles, including the FIFA Club World Cup in 2005 and the Copa Libertadores in 1993 and 1994. He retired as the highest-scoring goalkeeper in football history.
Won multiple trophies with São Paulo FC
Holds the record for most goals by a goalkeeper
Won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2005
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