Photo: Roberto Sabino from Campinas SP, Brasil / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What draws me to Vampeta is that he embodies a kind of footballer the headlines rarely celebrate: the unglamorous engine-room midfielder. A 2002 World Cup winner from Bahia who also lifted the Copa America, he did the unseen work that lets the stars shine. I find it telling that he transitioned into punditry; players who grafted in midfield often read the game with a clarity that flashier names lack. There is something deeply Brazilian about a kid from Nazare reaching the summit of the sport, and I respect the quiet durability his career represents far more than I would another highlight reel.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vampeta
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァンペッタ
- Reading
- ゔぁんぺった
- Born
- March 13, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Nazaré, Bahia, Brazil
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vampeta born?
Born March 13, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Vampeta from?
Vampeta is from Nazaré, Bahia, Brazil.
What does Vampeta do?
Vampeta works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Vampeta?
Vampeta is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.