Pepe - Official thread

Pepe



Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira (born 26 February 1983), commonly known as Pepe, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid, and the Portugal National Football Team.

Personal Information

Full name Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira

Date of birth 26 February 1983 (1983-02-26) (age 26)

Place of birth Maceió, Brazil

Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)

Playing position Centre back

Caps (goals)

Real Madrid - 55 (1)

Portugal - 24 (2)

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I know most of you have shared opinions about him, please share them guys

I think he's one of the best centre-backs in the world. He has everything a modern CB needs, strenght, agility, aerial power both in offence and defence, attack qualities etc.

He's a beast and a ruthless player, sometimes a bit to agressive which in my opinion is his only weakness.

Pepe could still join Portugal in South Africa



Doctor of the world renowned Portugal defender, Pepe has made announcements regarding the participation of the injured player in the Football World Cup. On his injured right knee, the player has undergone surgery and is ready to be the part of Football World Cup 2010.

On Thursday, the Real Madrid defender underwent operation. Surgeon Jose Carlos Noronha also stated that Pepe will take rest in hospital for two days. After that he will undergo a recovery program for one month.

His surgeon also stated that Pepe will be ready to be the part of Portugal’s Opening World Cup Match starting from 15th June. The opening World Cup match will be held against the Ivory Coast. During the Madrid’s 3-2 victory against Valencia, Pepe injured right ligaments.