Biography
Who is Pepe?
Early Life and Real Name
Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira was born on February 26, 1984, in Maceió, Brazil. His father named him in honor of scientists Johannes Kepler and Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran. He began his football path with Corinthians Alagoano, a local club.
At the age of 18, Pepe moved to Portugal. He signed with C.S. Marítimo in Madeira, initially spending most of his first season with their B-team. He was promoted to the main squad for the 2002–03 season. He played in various positions, including defensive midfielder, and rarely missed a match.
Club Career Highlights
In May 2004, Pepe joined FC Porto. During his first period with the club, he helped them win two Primeira Liga titles, two Taças de Portugal, and the Intercontinental Cup. He established himself as a top defender under coach Co Adriaanse.
Pepe moved to Real Madrid in July 2007, signing a five-year contract. He became a key player for the team, securing fifteen major honors. These included three La Liga titles, two FIFA Club World Cups, two Copa del Rey titles, and three UEFA Champions League titles. He played a vital role in each of Real Madrid's Champions League victories.
After his contract ended, Pepe signed with the Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K. In 2017. He later returned to FC Porto in 2019. In his final time with Porto, he added two more league titles, four Taças de Portugal, and one Taça da Liga to his achievements.
International Career with Portugal
Pepe chose to play for Portugal internationally. He represented the nation in four FIFA World Cups and five UEFA European Championships. He made his debut in 2007 and earned 141 caps by 2024.
A significant highlight of his international career was winning the UEFA Euro 2016 title in France. He was named player of the match in the final. Pepe was also included in the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament in 2008, 2012, and 2016. He further won the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Birthday and age
Pepe was born on February 26, 1984, which makes Pepe 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Pepe shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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