Pepe
Born: February 26, 1983 (age 41)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 11lb (81kg)
Hometown: Maceio, Brazil
Nationality:
Portuguese
![Portugal Portugal](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Centre-back
Team: Porto (no. 3)
![Pepe Pepe](https://b.smimg.net/df11/309147.png)
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Pepe is also known as Kleper Laveran Lima Ferreira and Kléper Laveran Lima Ferreira but may also refer to:
Career History | ||
---|---|---|
Senior | 2001-2004 | Maritimo |
2004-2007 | Porto | |
2007-2017 | Real Madrid | |
2017-2019 | Besiktas | |
2019- | Porto | |
International | 2007- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 873 articles about Pepe. Articles 1 to 40:
Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo, William Saliba
Sports Mole selects its Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, including Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo and William Saliba.
Jul 15, 18:13
![Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.
Jul 15, 14:26
![Jaden Philogene of Hull City on May 4, 2024 (IMAGO) Jaden Philogene of Hull City on May 4, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Philogene medical, Ahmedhodzic to Wolves, Pepe future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jaden Philogene to Aston Villa, Anel Ahmedhodzic to Wolves and Pepe to Vasco da Gama.
Jul 15, 11:09
![Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo look dejected after the match on July 5, 2024 Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo look dejected after the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe for Portugal?
In the wake of Portugal's Euro 2024 exit, Sports Mole considers just who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe in the Selecao's starting XI.
Jul 6, 16:40
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal vs. France player ratings: Pepe leaves the stage in tears - but also in consummate style
Sports Mole's player ratings as Portugal exit Euro 2024 quarter-finals at the hands of fortunate France.
Jul 5, 23:33
![France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-0 France (France win 5-3 on penalties) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole's match analysis of France's penalty shootout victory over Portugal in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 23:24
![Vinicius Junior in an altercation for Brazil versus Costa Rica at the 2024 Copa America Vinicius Junior in an altercation for Brazil versus Costa Rica at the 2024 Copa America](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brazil lineup vs. Uruguay: Predicted XI for Copa America quarter-final match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Sunday's Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay.
Jul 4, 18:51
![Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez (19) celebrates his goal on June 27, 2024 Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez (19) celebrates his goal on June 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Uruguay vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa America clash between Uruguay and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 4, 18:41
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against France.
Jul 3, 09:48
![Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates after saving a penalty during the shoot-out on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates after saving a penalty during the shoot-out on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Diogo Costa: Where next for Portugal's Euro 2024 hero?
Sports Mole reflects on Diogo Costa's remarkable feat at Euro 2024, and considers where the Portugal goalkeeper could go next.
Jul 2, 16:06
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo makes Euro 2024 retirement admission after Slovenia penalty drama
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo confirms that Euro 2024 will be his last continental championships for his country after their last-16 success over Slovenia.
Jul 2, 10:08
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal vs. Slovenia player ratings: Costa plays decisive role as Ronaldo struggles
Sports Mole looks at how each player performed in Portugal's penalty shootout win over Slovenia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Jul 2, 00:33
![Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates after saving a penalty during the shoot-out on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates after saving a penalty during the shoot-out on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 on pens) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides analysis of Portugal's penalty-shootout win over Slovenia at Euro 2024, including highlights, man of the match and the best statistics.
Jul 1, 23:44
![Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates with Bernardo Silva after winning the penalty shootout on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Diogo Costa celebrates with Bernardo Silva after winning the penalty shootout on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (a.e.t.) (3-0 on pens): Costa heroics spare Ronaldo blushes
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saves three penalties against Slovenia to send his country into the last 16 despite Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss in extra time.
Jul 1, 22:48
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Georgia on June 26, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Georgia on June 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between Portugal and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 1, 20:54
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal lineup vs. Slovenia: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia.
Jun 29, 09:07
![Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on June 22, 2024 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Portugal boss Martinez insists his side deserved to lose to Georgia
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez says that Georgia "deserved" to overcome his side in Wednesday's Euro 2024 clash.
Jun 27, 10:38
![Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia on June 24, 2024 Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia on June 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Luka Modric sets Euros goalscoring record amid Croatia heartbreak
With Cristiano Ronaldo potentially on the brink of setting yet another goalscoring record, Sports Mole looks at the oldest scorers in European Championship history.
Jun 25, 08:31
![Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on June 22, 2024 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Portugal boss Roberto Martinez pays tribute to experienced duo
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez brands Pepe "an example" following the centre-back's impressive performance against Turkey at Euro 2024.
Jun 23, 11:15
![Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates on June 22, 2024 [IMAGO] Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates on June 22, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal capitalise on Turkey calamities to ease into Euro 2024 last 16
Portugal stroll into the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group F winners thanks to a 3-0 win over an error-strewn Turkey at the Signal Iduna Park.
Jun 22, 18:53
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Turkey vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro 2024 clash between Turkey and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 17:47
![Gremio's Franco Cristaldo celebrates scoring their first goal on June 4, 2023 Gremio's Franco Cristaldo celebrates scoring their first goal on June 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gremio vs. Internacional - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Internacional, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 21, 07:45
![Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Turkey
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 Group F clash against Turkey.
Jun 20, 13:52
![Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on June 18, 2024 Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on June 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo create history in Portugal's dramatic Euro 2024 win
Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo both make history in Portugal's opening Euro 2024 fixture against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.
Jun 19, 11:41
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 11, 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between Portugal and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 18, 08:32
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates for Portugal on June 11, 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates for Portugal on June 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'This Portugal generation deserve European Championship win'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that the current Portugal "generation" deserve to win a European Championship.
Jun 16, 17:49
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 7, 2024 [ONE TIME USE ONLY] Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 7, 2024 [ONE TIME USE ONLY]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Czech Republic
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in Tuesday's Euro 2024 contest against Czech Republic.
Jun 16, 13:14
![Croatia's Luka Modric pictured in June 2024 Croatia's Luka Modric pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Croatia's Luka Modric equals Cristiano Ronaldo Euros record in Spain defeat
Luka Modric draws level with Cristiano Ronaldo for the most Euros tournaments played in, but the Croatia man could be surpassed in a matter of days.
Jun 16, 08:55
![Portugal players celebrate winning Euro 2016 on July 10, 2016 Portugal players celebrate winning Euro 2016 on July 10, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal Euro squad 2016 vs 2024: Are they stronger eight years on?
Sports Mole analyses whether Portugal's Euro 2024 troupe are any stronger than the Selecao's triumphant squad from the 2016 edition.
Jun 13, 14:30
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 11, 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
What records could be broken at Euro 2024?
Sports Mole looks at some of the records that could be broken at this summer's European Championship.
Jun 12, 17:23
![Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 11, 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on June 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in his 11th major international tournament this summer, with the Al-Nassr forward named in the Portugal squad for Euro 2024.
Jun 12, 16:07
![Brazil coach Dorival Junior before the match on March 23, 2024 Brazil coach Dorival Junior before the match on March 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brazil 2024 Copa America squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Brazil announce their 26-man squad for this summer's Copa America in the United States, but who has made the cut and which star players have been omitted?
Jun 12, 11:14
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mbappe, Ronaldo, Palmer: Top players to look out for at Euro 2024
Sports Mole picks out the top players to look out for at Euro 2024, including Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Cole Palmer.
Jun 9, 10:21
![Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the match on March 30, 2024 Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the match on March 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
What records could Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo break at Euro 2024?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at 12 records Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024.
Jun 7, 08:45
![Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates on October 13, 2023 Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which players will retire after Euro 2024?
Sports Mole takes a look at some of the players who will definitely retire after Euro 2024, and some who could follow suit.
Jun 6, 14:52
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds the fans after the match on May 15, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds the fans after the match on May 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'leading race' for £51m-rated defender
Manchester United are allegedly regarded as the current frontrunners to sign a £51m-rated defender during the summer transfer window.
Jun 5, 15:57
![Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates on October 13, 2023 Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Finland
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in Tuesday's international friendly with Finland.
Jun 2, 16:54
![Portugal's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 21, 2024 Portugal's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Portugal and Finland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 2, 16:45
![Gremio coach Renato Gaucho reacts on July 9, 2023 Gremio coach Renato Gaucho reacts on July 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Gremio vs. Bragantino - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Bragantino, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 30, 23:15
![FC Porto's Evanilson celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 28, 2024 FC Porto's Evanilson celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Porto vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Taca de Portugal clash between Porto and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 24, 11:40