Claudio Taffarel

Cláudio André Mergen Taffarel (born May 8, 1966 in Santa Rosa, Brazil) is a former football (soccer) goalkeeper, who backstopped Brazil to victory at the 1994 World Cup.

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May 8 - 1966 - Santa Rosa - Brazil - Football (soccer) - Goalkeeper - Brazil - 1994 World Cup

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On the club level, Taffarel played for Internacional (1984-90), Parma (1990-93 and 2001-02), Reggiana (1993-94), Atlético Mineiro (1994-97), and Galatasaray (1998-2001). For the Brazilian national team, Taffarel is the highest-cap goalkeeper in its history, with 101 appearances. Other than the 1994 triumph, he also played in the 1990 and 1998 World Cup tournaments.

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Internacional - Parma - Reggiana - Atlético Mineiro - Galatasaray - 1990 - 1998 World Cup

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He had a key role in Galatasary's UEFA Cup triumph in 2000, he was made the man of the match in the final.

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