Cafu

Widely regarded as the world's leading right-back, Cafu began his career as defensive midfielder with Sao Paulo, where he served under Tele Santana and made over 100 appearances in five seasons. He first moved to Europe with Real Zaragoza following Brazil's World Cup success in USA '94 when he replaced Jorghino in the Los Angeles Final.

Cafu stayed in Spain for only a year, but his transfer to Roma in 1997 proved much more durable and successful. He became a stalwart at the Stadio Olimpico, highlighted by his outstanding performances that guided Fabio Capello's Giallorossi towards the 2001 Scudetto.

While never neglecting his defensive duties, Cafu displayed the finest Brazilian traits of combining pace and skill.

Nicknamed 'Pendolino' (express train), he became Brazil's most capped player in 2002 when he passed Taffarel's previous record of 101.

In the 2002 Final against Germany, the Brazil captain became the first player to appear in three World Cup Finals. He brought the tournament to a magnificent close by climbing on to the trophy's plinth to stand proudly alone to lift the World Cup before a global audience of 1.5billion.

Honours:

World Cup Winner 1994 and 2002. Copa America winner in 1997 and 1999. Italian Championship 2000-01, Italian Cup 1995, Copa Libertadores 1992 and 1993. Intercontinental Cup Winner 1992 and 1993. South American Player of the Year 1994.

South American Footballer of the Year (1994), UEFA Team of the Year (2004, 2005), FIFPro World XI (2005)

With São Paulo, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1991), Campeonato Paulista (1991, 1992), Copa Libertadores (1992, 1993), Intercontinental Cup (1992, 1993), Supercopa Sudamericana (1993), Recopa Sudamericana (1993, 1994), Copa CONMEBOL (1994)

With Real Zaragoza, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1995)

With Palmeiras, Campeonato Paulista (1996)

With Roma, Serie A (2001), Supercoppa Italiana (2001)

With AC Milan, UEFA Super Cup (2003, 2007), Serie A (2004), Supercoppa Italiana (2004), UEFA Champions League (2007), FIFA Club World Cup (2007)

With Brazil, FIFA World Cup (1994, 2002) (runner-up 1998), Copa América (1997, 1999) (Runner-up 1991), FIFA Confederations Cup (1997), Umbro Cup (1995), Lunar New Year Cup (2005).