After the World Cup in the United States, Cafu became one of the most stable members of the Brazilian national team. Together with roberto carlos, Cafu is the most offensive defender in today's football.
Cafu, as the captain of Brazil's national team, won the Copa America with 1997 and 1999.
1997 Cafu joined the Italian Rome team and became the main player of the Brazilian national team.
Cafu participated in all seven matches of France 1998 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and finally helped Brazil win the runner-up. It was in this World Cup that Cafu became one of the best right-backs in the world.
Cafu's tireless right-wing attack benefited the Brazilian national team a lot. Like roberto carlos on the left, Cafu made Brazil put strong pressure on their opponents like a tidal wave.
Cafu first represented his hometown of Sao Paulo in the professional league in 1988. Sao Paulo won the Libertadores Cup of South America twice in succession in 1992 and 1993. Cafu 1995 joined Real Zaragoza, Spain. In his first season in this Spanish club, Cafu tasted the European Cup Winners' Cup. Cafu 1996 returned to China briefly and joined Palmeiras. A year later, he chose Rome, Italy, where he won the Serie A championship in 2000-200 1 season.