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1-Dida (AC Milan, Italy) Birth date: 7.10.73 Caps: 85 Goals: 0
The main goalkeeper of the Brazilian national team, specializing in penalty kicks. He took over the main goalkeeper position after the 2002 World Cup. Dida was the first choice of coach Carlos Alberto Parreiro, despite inconsistent play at AC Milan.
22-Julio Cesar (Inter Milan, Italy) Birth date: 3.9.79 Caps: 11 Goals: 0
A backup goalkeeper for the national team. He played in the 2004 Copa America, where Brazil celebrated victory and he had a great performance in the final against Argentina.
12-Rogerio Ceni (Sao Paulo) Birth date: 22.1.73 Caps: 16 Goals: 0
The third goalkeeper, spending his entire career at Sao Paulo, known for his ability to score goals from 30 meters out, making him one of the best penalty kick specialists in Brazil. Throughout his career, he has scored more than 50 goals. R.Ceni led Sao Paulo to victory in the 2005 Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup.
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2-Cafu (AC Milan, Italy) Birth date: 7.6.70 Caps: 144 Goals: 5
A right-back, the team captain. The only player in the team for whom this World Cup will be his fourth.
13-Cicinho (Real Madrid, Spain) Birth date: 24.6.80 Caps: 10 Goals: 1
A very fast right-back, providing serious competition for the veteran Cafu. In 2005, he won the Copa Libertadores with Sao Paulo and was instrumental in the Confederations Cup final, scoring in all four goals.
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