About
Cláudio André Mergen Taffarel is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the goalkeeping coach of the Brazil national team. Known for his shot-stopping abilities and penalty-saving skills, Taffarel was a key player for the Brazilian national team, winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1997 Copa América. He played for clubs in Brazil, Italy, and Turkey.
Career Timeline
Internacional Debut
Starts his career at Internacional in Brazil.
Parma Move
Moves to Parma in Italy.
World Cup Winner
Wins the FIFA World Cup with Brazil.
World Cup Finalist
Reaches the World Cup final with Brazil.
Galatasaray Stint
Plays for Galatasaray in Turkey.
Retirement
Announces retirement from playing football.
Goalkeeping Coach
Begins coaching career as a goalkeeping coach.
Brazil Coach Role
Continues as the goalkeeping coach for the Brazil national team.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026