How tall is Careca?

Careca's listed height is 182 cm (6'0"). He is taller than about 96% of men in Brazil.

Where 182 cm sits among men in Brazil

Taller than about 96% of men in Brazil born in 1960 (average 169.8 cm).

Careca next to his teammates

Müller is 4 cm shorter than Careca (178 cm), teammate at Brazil men's national football team from 1986 to 1993.

Nélson Luís Kerchner is 4 cm shorter than Careca (178 cm), teammate at São Paulo FC from 1983 to 1987.

Renato is 1 cm taller than Careca (183 cm), teammate at Brazil men's national football team from 1982 to 1987.

About Careca

Careca, born Antônio de Oliveira Filho on 5 October 1960 in Araraquara, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was a prolific striker, noted for his finishing ability, movement and pace. He began his career in Brazil and played for several clubs, most notably Guarani, São Paulo and the Italian club Napoli.

At Napoli, Careca formed part of the club's successful late-1980s side alongside Diego Maradona, helping the team win major domestic and European honours. At international level he earned over 60 caps for the Brazil national team and represented Brazil at the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups.

At a listed 182 cm (6'0"), Careca is 4 cm taller than Müller, listed at 178 cm (5'10"), his teammate with the Brazil men's national football team from 1986 to 1993. He is also 4 cm taller than Nélson Luís Kerchner, listed at 178 cm (5'10"), who played with him at São Paulo FC from 1983 to 1987.

Frequently asked

How tall is Careca in feet and inches? Careca is 6'0" tall, which is 182 cm, 71.7 inches or 1.82 m.

How tall is Careca compared to Müller? Müller is 4 cm shorter than Careca: 178 cm (5'10") vs 182 cm (6'0").

How tall is Careca compared to Nélson Luís Kerchner? Nélson Luís Kerchner is 4 cm shorter than Careca: 178 cm (5'10") vs 182 cm (6'0").

How tall is Careca compared to Renato? Renato is 1 cm taller than Careca: 183 cm (6'0") vs 182 cm (6'0").

Is Careca tall for men in Brazil? At 182 cm he is taller than about 96% of men in Brazil born in 1960, whose average height is 169.8 cm.

Sources

• Careca on Wikipedia — biography and career.
• Careca on Wikidata — nationality and dates; height recorded as 182 cm.

Heights are as publicly listed, rounded to the nearest centimetre; listed heights for public figures are often self-reported. Biographical details adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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