Ze Roberto

Zé Roberto, a distinguished Brazilian former professional footballer, boasts a career spanning multiple top-tier leagues and international competitions. His journey from playing as a left wing-back to a midfielder demonstrates a versatile and enduring presence in global football. After helping Portuguesa achieve runner-up status in the 1996 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Zé Roberto quickly transitioned to European football, joining Real Madrid in January 1997. There, he contributed to the team’s victory in the 1996–97 Spanish league championship and was a key member of the 1997–98 UEFA Champions League winning squad, scoring one goal during his tenure.

Following spells with Hamburger SV and Al-Gharafa, Zé Roberto made a celebrated return to Brazilian football, playing for Grêmio and later Palmeiras. With Palmeiras, he added the 2015 Copa do Brasil and his first national championship in Brazil, the 2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, to his extensive list of accolades. He was also recognized individually with the Bola de Prata in 2012 and 2014, named to the Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year in 2015, and received the Goal of the Year in the Brasileirão award in 2016. Zé Roberto concluded his playing career in 2017, also setting a record as the oldest-ever goalscorer in Copa Libertadores history.

Post-retirement, Zé Roberto has remained deeply involved in football, initially serving as a technical advisor to Palmeiras. In 2022, he expanded his global influence by signing a three-year contract as a global brand ambassador with Betsson Group. Leveraging his unparalleled experience from top-tier leagues and international tournaments, he also maintains a significant social media presence as a fitness influencer, engaging a broad audience with his enduring dedication to health and wellness.