Brazil 2002 World Cup winning squad: Where are they now?

#18 Vampeta

Then

A squad player under Scolari in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Vampeta made a solitary substitute appearance in Brazil’s opening match against Turkey. A hard working midfielder, Vampeta made 39 appearances for the Brazil national team. Vampeta was playing for Corinthians in 2002.

Now

The Brazilian midfielder played in a number of top clubs like Inter Milan and PSG after but he failed to have any kind of notable impact. After spells at Vitoria, Kuwait SC and Brasiliense, Vampeta retired in 2008 at Juventus Da Mooca. The former Brazil international then took up management and became manager of Gremio Osaco in 2011.

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#19 Juninho Paulista

Then

Known as ‘The Little Fellow’ or TLF by the Middlesbrough fans, Juninho Paulista was a talented midfielder who was known for his dribbling, control, silken first touch and accurate through balls. During the 2002 World Cup, Juninho started every match until the quarterfinals against England where he was replaced by Kleberson. He made an 85th-minute substitute appearance in the World Cup final against Germany. Juninho was playing for Atletico Madrid in 2002.

Now

After 2002 World Cup, Juninho returned to Middlesbrough where he played a starring role in their League Cup triumph and cemented his legacy as one of their greatest players of all time. The Brazilian had spells at Celtic, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Sydney FC before reducing childhood club Ituano with a goal that rescued them from relegation. Juninho returned in 2010 as the Player-President of Ituano.