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Bebeto
José Roberto Gama de Oliveira, known as Bebeto, is a Brazilian former professional football player who played as a forward. He entered politics in the 2010 Brazilian general elections and was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro representing the Democratic Labour Party.
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sports · Brazilian footballer and politician (born 1964) · association football player · association football coach · politician · athlete · also Bebeto, José Roberto Gama de Oliveira, Bebeto Tetra
Born 16 February 1964 · Q204825
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2026· 2 entries
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2018· 2 entries
Bebeto praised his partnership with Romario: "I played with Romario only in the national team
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“Otlhagile to retire after COSAFA Women’s Championship”
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2002· 2 entries
Played for Al Ittihad FC (2002–2002) — 5 appearances, 1 goals.
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During a federal deputy election in Rio de Janeiro
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2001· 2 entries
Was rejected by Scottish side St Mirren, who were willing to pay his wages but had reservations about his fitness
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Played for CR Vasco da Gama (2001–2002) — 8 appearances, 2 goals.
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2000· 5 entries
Won: J.League Cup with Kashima Antlers (2000).
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Won: J League with Kashima Antlers (2000).
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Kashima Antlers (2000).
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Played for E.C. Vitória (2000–2000) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Kashima Antlers (2000–2000) — 8 appearances, 1 goals.
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1999· 2 entries
Won award: Torneio Rio-São Paulo top scorer (1999).
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Played for Toros Neza (1999–1999) — 8 appearances, 2 goals.
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1998· 2 entries
Won: Torneio Rio-São Paulo with Botafogo (1998).
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Played for Botafogo F.R. (1998–1999) — 17 appearances, 9 goals.
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1997· 5 entries
Won: FIFA Confederations Cup with Brazil (1997).
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Played for Cruzeiro E.C. (1997–1997) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for E.C. Vitória (1997–1997) — 8 appearances, 8 goals.
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Played for Sevilla FC (1997–1997) — 5 appearances, 0 goals.
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Bebeto joined Cruzeiro for just one match, the 1997 Intercontinental Cup final against Borussia Dortmund
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1996· 4 entries
Won award: Olympic Games top scorer (1996).
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Won: Bronze medal with Brazil U23 (1996).
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Bebeto returned to play for native club Flamengo, but after just 15 games, Bebeto returned to Spain to play for Sevilla, for whom he never scored
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Played for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1996–1996) — 15 appearances, 7 goals.
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1995· 2 entries
Won: Supercopa de España with Deportivo La Coruña (1995).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Deportivo La Coruña (1994–95).
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1994· 2 entries
Won: FIFA World Cup with Brazil (1994).
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Was one of the best players of the tournament, scoring three goals and providing two assists for the eventual champions, and then repeated the feat four years later as Brazil finished second to hosts France
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1993· 2 entries
Won award: Pichichi Trophy (1992–93).
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Won award: La Liga Team of The Year (1993).
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1992· 5 entries
Won award: Bola de Prata (1992).
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Won award: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top scorer (1992).
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Won award: World Soccer World XI (1992).
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Played for Deportivo de A Coruña (1992–1996) — 131 appearances, 86 goals.
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Joined La Coruna in 1992.
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1990· 1 entry
Won: Taça Guanabara with Vasco da Gama (1990).
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1989· 12 entries
Won the Copa America with Brazil (1989).
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Won the Brazilian Brasileirao with Vasco da Gama (1989).
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Won award: South American Footballer of the Year (1989).
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Won award: South American Team of the Year (1989).
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Won award: Copa América top scorer (1989).
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Won award: Campeonato Carioca top scorer (1989).
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Won: Copa América with Brazil (1989).
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Won: Taça Guanabara with Flamengo (1989).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Vasco da Gama (1989).
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Bebeto was named South American Footballer of the Year
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Played for CR Vasco da Gama (1989–1991) — 53 appearances, 28 goals.
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Joined Vasco da Gama in 1989.
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1988· 5 entries
Won: Olympic Games Silver medal with Brazil U23 (1988).
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Won award: Campeonato Carioca top scorer (1988).
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Won: Taça Guanabara with Flamengo (1988).
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Bebeto is married to Denise Oliveira, who played volleyball for Flamengo in 1988, with whom he has two sons and one daughter, Stéphannie who is married to Carlos Eduardo.
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With whom he has two sons and one daughter, Stéphannie who is married to Carlos Eduardo
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1987· 3 entries
Won the Brazilian Brasileirao with Flamengo (1987).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Flamengo (1987).
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Won: Pan American Games with Brazil U23 (1987).
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1986· 2 entries
Won the Campeonato Carioca with Flamengo (1986).
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Won: Campeonato Carioca with Flamengo (1986).
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1985· 1 entry
Played for Brazil men's national football team (1985–1998) — 75 appearances, 39 goals.
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1984· 1 entry
Won: Taça Guanabara with Flamengo (1984).
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1983· 6 entries
Won the Brazilian Brasileirao with Flamengo (1983).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Flamengo (1983).
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Won: FIFA U-20 World Cup with Brazil U20 (1983).
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Played for E.C. Vitória (1983–1983) — 7 appearances.
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Played for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1983–1989) — 80 appearances, 34 goals.
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Joined Flamengo in 1983.
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1982· 1 entry
Joined Vitoria in 1982.
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1981· 1 entry
Joined Vitoria in 1981.
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1964· 1 entry
Born 1964-02-16.
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