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Brazilian-Style Sobriquets (Portuguese Epithets): Multiple Choice
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- 01Who is 'Cafu' — the right-back who captained Brazil to the 2002 World Cup title?
- 02Who is 'Garrincha' — the dribbling winger who helped Brazil win the 1958 and 1962 World Cups?
- 03Who is 'Baixinho' (the Little One) — the forward who was part of Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning squad?
- 04Who is 'Galinho' (the Little Rooster) — the Flamengo legend from the 1970s often called a Brazilian playmaker?
- 05Who is nicknamed 'O Rei' (The King) — the forward who won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970)?
- 06Who is 'Juninho Pernambucano' — the midfielder famed for his exceptional curling free kicks, notably at Lyon?
- 07Who is commonly known simply as 'Kaká' — the attacking midfielder who won the 2007 Ballon d'Or?
- 08Who is 'Ronaldinho Gaúcho' — the playmaker who won the 2005 Ballon d'Or?
- 09Who is 'O Fenômeno' — the striker who was the top scorer at the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
- 10Who is 'Roberto Carlos' — the left-back famed for his powerful long-range free kicks and spell at Real Madrid?