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My Take
Dunga is the quiet engine that title-winning sides are built on. To me he represents a fascinating contradiction within Brazilian football: in a country that worships flair, he became captain and World Cup winner as a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who prized discipline over showmanship. I find that more admirable than any highlight reel. His later moves into coaching and journalism suggest a sharp footballing mind that always saw the game tactically, not just instinctively. He may not be the player kids imitate in the streets, but he is exactly the kind every winning team needs, and I respect that immensely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dunga
- Name (Japanese)
- ドゥンガ
- Reading
- どぅんが
- Born
- October 31, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / journalist / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.capitaodunga.com.br
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E3%82%A5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunga born?
Born October 31, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Dunga from?
Dunga is from Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
What does Dunga do?
Dunga works as association football player, journalist, association football coach.
How tall is Dunga?
Dunga is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.