Cafu

Cafu is the football name of Brazilian right-back Marcos Evangelista de Morais. He captained Brazil to victory at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is the only player to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals.

1994 FIFA World Cup: The tournament in which Brazil defeated Italy on penalties to win its fourth men's World Cup. Cafu appeared in the final as Brazil secured the title.
Ronaldo Nazário: Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazário won two World Cups and scored both goals in the 2002 final. Cafu and Ronaldo were senior leaders of Brazil's 2002 championship side.
Association football: A team sport in which players advance and control a ball chiefly with their feet. Cafu's international records and club career belong to this sport.
Overlapping run: An attacking movement in which a player runs past a teammate carrying the ball to offer a forward passing option. Cafu repeatedly used this movement to turn a defensive position into a source of width and attack.
1998 FIFA World Cup: The tournament in which Brazil reached the final and lost 3–0 to France. Cafu started the final, completing appearances in his second consecutive World Cup final.
Roberto Carlos: Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos was known for powerful free kicks and an attack-minded style. His flank partnership with Cafu made Brazil's full-backs a major attacking force.
Defender (association football): A football player whose primary duties include preventing the opposing team from scoring. Cafu's position placed him among the defenders, though his duties reached well beyond defense.
Brazil national football team: Brazil's men's national association football team, a five-time FIFA World Cup winner. Cafu captained the team to its fifth World Cup title in 2002.
2002 FIFA World Cup: The tournament in which Brazil won its fifth men's World Cup, defeating Germany in the final. As captain, Cafu lifted the trophy after Brazil's victory.
Rivaldo: Brazilian forward Rivaldo was a leading member of the team that won the 2002 World Cup. He formed part of the attacking trio that flourished behind Cafu's overlapping runs.

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Paolo MaldiniCompared with: Cafu offers a contrasting model of the full-back role, emphasizing speed and forward runs.