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Deco is 49 years old, born on August 27, 1977 in São Bernardo do Campo, Portugal. Deco is a former Portuguese professional footballer.

Date of birth
August 27, 1977
Age
49 years
Birthplace
São Bernardo do Campo, Portugal
Zodiac sign
Virgo
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Biography

Who is Deco?

Early Life and Club Beginnings

Anderson Luís de Souza, known as Deco, was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, on August 27, 1977. He began his youth career at Corinthians. In 1997, Benfica acquired his rights and immediately loaned him to F.C. Alverca, where he helped them achieve promotion to the top division by scoring 13 goals in 32 matches.

After returning to Benfica in July 1998, he soon moved to S.C. Salgueiros. He faced injuries there before joining FC Porto in March 1999, which allowed him to win his first league title. His departure from Benfica was later called an "historical mistake" by António Simões, considering his future success.

Club Career Highlights

At FC Porto, under manager José Mourinho, Deco became a key player. He scored a fast goal against Molde in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League. In the 2002–03 season, he was instrumental in Porto's UEFA Cup victory over Celtic. The following season, he led Porto to the 2004 UEFA Champions League title, scoring in the 3-0 final win against Monaco. He was named UEFA Club Footballer of the Year and UEFA Best Midfielder for his performance that season.

Deco then joined FC Barcelona in 2004. He helped the team win their 17th La Liga title in 2005 and was named Barcelona's player of the season in 2005–06. He also played a crucial role in Barcelona's 2006 UEFA Champions League triumph. He secured the 2006 Supercopa de España, scoring twice. His achievements included winning the UEFA Best Midfielder Award again, becoming the first player to win it with two different clubs. He also received the Golden Ball at the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup, despite Barcelona losing the final.

International Career with Portugal

Born in Brazil, Deco gained Portuguese citizenship in 2002 after five years of residence and chose to play for the Portugal national team. He made his international debut against Brazil, scoring a winning free-kick. He went on to earn 75 caps for Portugal, appearing in two UEFA European Championships and two FIFA World Cups. He reached the final of Euro 2004 and helped Portugal achieve a fourth-place finish at the 2006 World Cup. His international career ended after the 2010 World Cup.

Awards and Current Role

Deco's career was marked by significant individual and team awards. Besides his UEFA Champions League titles and individual UEFA honors, he was also made an Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, a Portuguese national honor. He was awarded the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball. Currently, he serves as the sporting director for FC Barcelona, continuing his involvement in football after his playing days.

Birthday and age

Deco was born on August 27, 1977, which makes Deco 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Deco shares the date with 31 other famous people.

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Deco is 49 years old. He was born on August 27, 1977, in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. He retired from professional football on the day before his 36th birthday.

Deco's birthday is on August 27, 1977, which makes his zodiac sign Virgo. He was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. He decided to retire from his playing career just one day before his 36th birthday in 2013.

Deco was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. He later obtained Portuguese citizenship in 2002 after residing in Portugal for five years. This allowed him to play for the Portugal national team, despite being born and raised in Brazil.

Deco is famous as a Portuguese footballer who played as an attacking or central midfielder. He is particularly known for winning the UEFA Champions League with two different clubs, FC Porto in 2004 and FC Barcelona in 2006. He also had a successful international career playing for Portugal.

Deco's full birth name is Anderson Luís de Souza. Deco is the name he became known by throughout his professional football career. He used this name while playing for various clubs and the Portugal national team.

Deco stands at 174 centimeters tall. His height is equivalent to 5 feet and 8 inches. This measurement was consistent throughout his career as an association football player.

Deco played for several well-known football clubs during his career. These include F.C. Alverca, S.C. Salgueiros, FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Chelsea F.C., and Fluminense. He also spent time as a youngster at S.C. Corinthians Paulista.

Deco currently works as the sporting director for FC Barcelona. After retiring from his playing career in 2013, he transitioned into an administrative role within the football world. His experience as a former player for the club makes him a valuable asset in this position.

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