Biography
Who is Bebeto?
Early life and career beginnings
Bebeto was born in Salvador, Brazil, on February 16, 1964. His birth name is José Roberto Gama de Oliveira. He started his professional football career in 1983 with Vitória, playing as a forward.
During his early years in Brazil, he also played for Flamengo and Vasco da Gama. He quickly established himself as a talented goalscorer in domestic competitions, earning top scorer honors in the Campeonato Carioca.
Club career and international success
Bebeto spent four successful years in Spain playing for Deportivo La Coruña, where he scored 86 goals in 131 games. He became the top scorer in La Liga during his first season with the club. He also played for Sevilla in Spain, Toros Neza in Mexico, Kashima Antlers in Japan, and Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia before retiring from professional play.
For the Brazil national team, Bebeto scored 39 goals in 75 appearances. He played in three World Cups and formed a formidable strike partnership with Romário. He led Brazil to victory at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and won silver and bronze medals at the Summer Olympic Games.
Post-playing activities and politics
After finishing his playing career, Bebeto transitioned into coaching and politics. He served as the head coach of América Football Club for a brief period. In the 2010 Brazilian general elections, he entered politics and was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro representing the Democratic Labour Party.
He was also named as one of the official ambassadors for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil, helping promote the major sporting events in his home country.
Height and personal life
Bebeto stands at a height of 174 centimeters. He is married to Denise Oliveira, and they have children together, including a son named Mattheus Oliveira who also pursued a professional football career.
He became famous worldwide during the 1994 World Cup for his famous baby-rocking goal celebration dedicated to his newborn son. Throughout his life and career, he remained one of Brazil's most recognizable football figures.
Birthday and age
Bebeto was born on February 16, 1964, which makes Bebeto 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Bebeto shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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