Birthday boy Vampeta honoured by Corinthians

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·13 March 2026

Birthday boy Vampeta honoured by Corinthians

Corinthians idol Vampeta celebrates his 52nd birthday this Friday. The former midfielder – who also worked as a commentator for TV Gazeta – received a tribute from the São Paulo club on social media.

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For Timão, the former defensive midfielder played 268 matches and won seven titles, including the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup, wearing the number 5 jersey.

A World Cup champion with the Brazilian National Team in 2002, Vampeta also played for important clubs such as Vitória, PSV (Netherlands), Fluminense, Inter Milan (Italy), PSG (France), Flamengo, Goiás, among others.

Vampeta ended his career in 2011, after a brief stint with Grêmio Osasco.

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