Careca date of birth:
October 5, 1960
How old is Careca?
66
Where was Careca born?
Araraquara, Brazil
How tall is Careca?
6' (183 cm)
Careca body shape:
Athletic
What color are Careca's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Careca's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Careca's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Careca nationality?
Brazilian
What is Careca's occupation?
Football
Short Biography
Antônio de Oliveira Filho (born 5 October 1960), better known as Careca is a Brazilian former footballer, who was deployed as a forward. During his career Careca played for several clubs, he is most famous for his time with Italian side Napoli and also his contributions to the Brazilian national football team. Careca was a prolific, fast, opportunistic, and powerful striker, with good technique. Despite being right footed, he was capable of scoring with his left foot, and he was also capable of scoring from angled shots when running with the ball. Careca was also good in the air, and he had an excellent positional sense, which made him known for frequently being in the right position at the right time in the penalty area.