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Pepe
Born: February 26, 1983
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 11lb (81kg)
Hometown: Maceio, Brazil
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2001-2004 | Maritimo |
| 2004-2007 | Porto | |
| 2007-2017 | Real Madrid | |
| 2017-2019 | Besiktas | |
| 2019- | Porto | |
| International | 2007- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 911 articles about Pepe. Articles 1 to 40:
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Porto suffer disastrous Club World Cup exit after 4-4 draw with Al Ahly
Porto’s Club World Cup campaign ends in embarrassment after a chaotic 4-4 draw with Al Ahly. The Portuguese side crash out early, exposing deep problems on and off the pitch.06:30
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Preview: Inter Miami vs Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup Group A clash between Inter Miami and Porto, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 17, 22:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fgermany-portugal.jpg "Germany's Michael Ballack and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during their Euro 2008 quarter-final")
Germany vs. Portugal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Nations League clash between Germany and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jun 7, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Frodrigo-mora.jpg "Porto's Rodrigo Mora on April 26, 2025")
Preview: Porto vs Riga FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Jun 6, 21:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup")
Germany vs. Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo's career record against Die Mannschaft
Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Nations League semi-final between Portugal and Germany, Sports Mole looks back at Cristiano Ronaldo's career record against Die Mannschaft.Jun 2, 14:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fthiago-carpini.jpg "Vitoria head coach Thiago Carpini in January 2025.")
Preview: Corinthians vs. Vitoria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Corinthians and Vitoria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 31, 13:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fcleber-xavier.jpg "Santos head coach Cleber Xavier in May 2025.")
Preview: Vitoria vs. Santos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Vitoria and Santos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fsamu-aghehowa.jpg "Porto's Samu Aghehowa celebrates on November 10, 2024")
Preview: Porto vs. Nacional - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Nacional, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 23:00
Preview: Porto vs. Moreirense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Moreirense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 30, 13:06
Preview: Estrela Amadora vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Estrela Amadora and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 22:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fmartin-anselmi.jpg "Porto head coach Martin Anselmi on February 7, 2025")
Preview: Porto vs. AVS - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and AVS, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 23:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fcarlos-carvalhal.jpg "Braga manager Carlos Carvalhal during his side's Europa League game against Rapid Vienna, on August 22, 2024")
Preview: Braga vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Braga and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 6, 22:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fjuan-carlos-carcedo.jpg "Manager Juan Carlos Carcedo of Pafos during the press conference after his side's Europa League qualification match between against Elfsborg, on July 11, 2024")
Preview: Pafos FC vs. Djurgardens IF - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Pafos FC and Djurgardens IF, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 4, 22:42
Preview: Arouca vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Arouca and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fmartin-anselmi_1.jpg "Porto head coach Martin Anselmi reacts on February 7, 2025")
Preview: Porto vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Vitoria de Guimaraes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 22, 19:53
Preview: Pafos FC vs. Omonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Pafos FC and Omonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 18, 09:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fnico-gonzalez_1.jpg "Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's game against Benfica, on November 10, 2024")
Preview: Porto vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 24, 19:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fjavi-guerra.jpg "Valencia's Javi Guerra in action on September 28, 2024")
Preview: Mallorca vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Mallorca and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 10:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Falejandro-marques.jpeg "Alejandro Marques in action for Estoril Praia on August 25, 2024")
Preview: Estoril Praia vs. AVS - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Estoril Praia and AVS, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 7, 22:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fsamuel-omorodion.jpg "Samuel Omorodion of Porto celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Europa League, on October 3, 2024")
Preview: Porto vs. Estoril Praia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Estoril Praia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 1, 22:57
Preview: Porto vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 22, 22:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fsamu-omorodion.jpg "Porto's Samu Omorodion celebrates his goal on September 15, 2024")
Preview: Sintrense vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Taca de Portugal clash between Sintrense and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 18, 22:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017")
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 20 years since debut
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.Oct 16, 16:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Freiss-nelson.jpg "Fulham's Reiss Nelson pictured on September 28, 2024")
Arsenal loan watch: Nuno Tavares is the assist king, but Fabio Vieira struggles
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal's seven players out on loan have performed in the early weeks of the 2024-25 season.Oct 7, 10:20
Preview: Porto vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 5, 00:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Ferik-ten-hag.jpg "Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on August 10, 2024")
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 4, 08:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fbruno-fernandes.jpeg "Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on October 3, 2024")
Porto 3-3 Man United player ratings: Bruno Fernandes struggles but Marcus Rashford shows signs of 2022-23 form
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the players performed during Manchester United's 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League.Oct 3, 21:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Ferik-ten-hag.jpeg "Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on October 3, 2024")
Porto 3-3 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Red Devils earn last-gasp point
Harry Maguire nets a 91st-minute leveller as Manchester United draw 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night.Oct 3, 21:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Ferik-ten-hag.jpg "Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on August 16, 2024")
Preview: Porto vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 1, 12:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024")
Should Ronaldo be a super-sub? How Portugal can win the next World Cup
Sports Mole investigates what Cristiano Ronaldo's role should be in a Portugal squad aiming for UEFA Nations League glory and victory at the next World Cup.Sep 9, 12:33
Preview: Portugal vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Portugal and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Froberto-martinez-portugal.jpg "Portugal manager Roberto Martinez during UEFA Euro 2024, July 2024")
Portugal lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for Nations League Group 1 match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Thursday's Nations clash with Croatia.Sep 3, 12:08
"It won't be a difficult decision" - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo issues retirement update
Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he has no immediate plans to retire from international football, but admits it "won't be a difficult decision to make" when the time comes.Sep 2, 22:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fdiogo-costa.jpeg "Diogo Costa during Porto's Portuguese Super Cup encounter with Sporting Lisbon on August 3, 2024")
Preview: Santa Clara vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Santa Clara and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 14, 18:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fporto.jpg "Porto players celebrate on August 4, 2024")
Preview: Porto vs. Gil Vicente - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Gil Vicente, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 8, 22:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fprpe.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024")
Record-breaking Portugal legend announces retirement from football
Veteran centre-back Pepe, who left Porto at the end of June, announces his retirement from professional football.Aug 8, 18:34
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Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo, William Saliba
Sports Mole selects its Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, including Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo and William Saliba.Jul 15, 17:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fmarc-guehi.JPG "Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.")
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.Jul 15, 13:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fjaden-philogene_3.jpg "Jaden Philogene of Hull City on May 4, 2024 (IMAGO)")
Transfer news and rumours: Philogene medical, Ahmedhodzic to Wolves, Pepe future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jaden Philogene to Aston Villa, Anel Ahmedhodzic to Wolves and Pepe to Vasco da Gama.Jul 15, 10:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_4.JPG "Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo look dejected after the match on July 5, 2024")
Who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe for Portugal?
In the wake of Portugal's Euro 2024 exit, Sports Mole considers just who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe in the Selecao's starting XI.Jul 6, 15:40
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