How many caps did Lúcio win for Brazil?

Lúcio won 105 caps for Brazil, scoring 4 goals.

Lúcio's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 2002.

Which clubs did Lúcio play for?

Clube de Regatas Guará (1997–1997), S.C. Internacional (1998–2000), Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2001–2004), FC Bayern Munich (2004–2009), Inter Milan (2009–2012), Juventus (2012–2012), São Paulo (2013–2013), Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2014–2015), FC Goa (2015–2016), Sociedade Esportiva do Gama (2018–2018), Brasiliense Futebol Clube (2018–2019).

Where does Lúcio rank among Brazil's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Lúcio #27 of Brazil's 33 greatest players of all time.

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27 / Brazil · 2000–2011

Lúcio

Caps · Brazil

105

Goals · Brazil

Life

1978

Clubs

Bayer 04 Leverkusen, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan

Honours

FIFA World Cup 2002

#27

Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Brazilian crowds called him O Cavalo, the Horse, for the galloping runs that carried him out of his own penalty area and deep into opposition territory before anyone thought to close him down. Career record: 105 caps and 4 goals for Brazil; club career at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan; honours include FIFA World Cup 2002.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q156822

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Career record

1997–1997	Clube de Regatas Guará
1998–2000	S.C. Internacional
2001–2004	Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2004–2009	FC Bayern Munich
2009–2012	Inter Milan
2012–2012	Juventus
2013–2013	São Paulo
2014–2015	Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
2015–2016	FC Goa
2018–2018	Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
2018–2019	Brasiliense Futebol Clube
Brazil	105 caps, 4 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 2002 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Around Lúcio in the almanac

One rank above: Domingos da Guia at #26.

One rank below: Mário Zagallo at #28.

Brazil's editorial top five: Pelé · Garrincha · Ronaldinho · Ronaldo Nazário · Romário.

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