Caio Ribeiro


Caio Ribeiro Decoussau is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career

Born in São Paulo, Caio played for São Paulo, Inter Milan, Napoli, Santos, Flamengo, Fluminense, Grêmio, Rot-Weiß Oberhausen and Botafogo. When he moved from São Paulo to Inter Milan in 1995 at the age of 19, it was a record transfer for a teenager at £6.6 million.

International career

Caio participated at the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship, winning the Golden Ball award.
Caio scored 3 goals in 4 games for the Brazil senior team in 1996.

Later career

After retiring from football Caio studied sports management, and became a commentator for Rede Globo in 2007.