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Dunga

Also known as Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri

Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri (born 31 October 1963), commonly known as Dunga (), is a Brazilian football manager and former professional player. Considered one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, as a player, he was known for his technique, athleticism, passing range, solid tackles and first touch.

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Dunga is a Brazilian football manager and former professional player born in 1963 who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in history, known for his technical skill, athleticism, passing ability, and strong defensive work. His career and reputation matter because he represents a high standard of excellence in the demanding defensive midfield position, influencing how the role has been played and valued in football.

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Type: Person
Active from: 1964-03-01

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Key facts

Football biography.name: Dunga
Football biography.image: Aecio Neves e Dunga - 17-06-2008 (8368243127) (cropped).jpg
Football biography.caption: Dunga with Brazil in 2008
Football biography.fullname: Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
Football biography.birth_place: Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Football biography.height: 1.76 m
Football biography.position: Defensive midfielder
Football biography.years1: 1980–1984
Football biography.clubs1: Internacional
Football biography.caps1: 10
Football biography.goals1: 0
Football biography.years2: 1984–1985
Football biography.clubs2: Corinthians
Football biography.caps2: 13
Football biography.goals2: 1
Football biography.years3: 1985–1987
Football biography.clubs3: Santos
Football biography.caps3: 16

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Sports profile

Sport: Soccer
Team: _Retired Soccer
Position: Defensive Midfield
Nationality: Brazil

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 77
Official website: www.capitaodunga.com.br
Image: Dunga061115.jpg
Height: 177

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Commons category: Dunga
date of birth: 1963-10-31
birth name: Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
name in native language: Dunga

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Article

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Contents

Early and personal life
Financial dispute with QPR
Playing career
Club
International
Youth levels
Senior
Management
Brazil
Internacional
Second stint with Brazil
2015 Copa América
Copa América Centenario
Profile
Player
Manager
Career statistics
Club
International
Coaching record
Honours
Player
Manager
See also
References
External links

Under the captaincy Dunga took from Raí, Brazil won the 1994 FIFA World Cup and became runners-up of the following edition. He and Xavi are the only two men to have played in a World Cup final, an Olympic final, a Confederations Cup final and a continental championship final.