Cacau
🔥 TrendingAt 45 years old, Cacau remains one of the most prominent German Athletes working today.
German association football player
"Cacau's most defining career moment was winning the Bundesliga title with VfB Stuttgart in the 2006-2007 season." — About Cacau
| Metric | Cacau | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 45 | 47 | -2 yrs |
| Height | 178cm (5'10") | 176cm | +2cm |
| Career length | 27 yrs | ~35 yrs | -8 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Cacau
Did you know that Cacau, born in Brazil, became a German citizen and represented Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, scoring his first World Cup goal against Australia?
- His birth name is Claudemir Jerônimo Fernandes; "Cacau" is a common Brazilian nickname.
- He played amateur football for Türkgücü München after moving to Germany from Brazil in 2000.
- Cacau was granted German citizenship in 2009, enabling him to represent the German national team.
- He scored a hat-trick for Germany against Saudi Arabia in a warm-up match before the 2010 World Cup.
- Post-retirement, he served as an integration officer for the DFB and an ambassador for VfB Stuttgart.
Cacau's most defining career moment was winning the Bundesliga title with VfB Stuttgart in the 2006-2007 season. He was a crucial part of the "Junge Wilde" (Young Savages) team, scoring 13 goals that season, including vital strikes that propelled Stuttgart to an unexpected championship victory.
Cacau is remembered as a versatile and reliable striker who successfully transitioned from Brazilian roots to become a beloved figure in German football, particularly for VfB Stuttgart, and a respected naturalized international player. His journey symbolizes successful integration in sport.