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1965 (59 years old)

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Raí Souza Vieira de Oliveira (born 15 May 1965), known as Raí (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

He spent the better part of his 15-year career with São Paulo and Paris Saint-Germain, winning 10 major titles with the two teams combined, and nearing the 100-goal mark. He is considered by fans, journalists and players as the greatest legend of Paris Saint-Germain despite his relatively short period at the club. He is the younger brother of more famous Brazilian footballer Sócrates.

Raí played with Brazil for more than a decade, helping the country win the 1994 World Cup.

Raí gained the first of his 49 caps for Brazil in 1987, whilst at São Paulo, being selected to that year's Copa América in Argentina, playing twice – including in the 0–4 group stage loss against Chile – in an eventual group stage exit. His debut occurred on 19 May at the Rous Cup, playing 15 minutes in a 1–1 draw against England.

Raí was picked by coach Carlos Alberto Parreira for his 1994 FIFA World Cup squad. He captained the team in the group stage and scored a penalty in the first match, a 2–0 win against Russia, after Romário was brought down in the box. Raí was subsequently dropped from the first team in the knockout stages, with Dunga taking over the captaincy. He was used as a substitute against the Netherlands (quarterfinals, ten minutes) and Sweden (semifinal, 45 minutes) as the national team went on to win the tournament.

Raí's older brother, Sócrates, was also a footballer and an attacking midfielder. He too represented Botafogo de São Paulo in his career, and was also a longtime Brazilian international.

After retiring, Raí became a social activist and justice campaigner, being involved in two separate philanthropic organisations.
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Campeonato Paulista
2000

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Campeonato Paulista
1998

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French Coupe de France
1997-1998

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French Coupe de la Ligue
1997-1998

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French Trophée des Champions
1995

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French Coupe de France
1994-1995

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French Coupe de la Ligue
1994-1995

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FIFA World Cup
1994

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French Ligue 1
1993-1994

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Copa Libertadores
1993

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Campeonato Paulista
1992

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Copa Libertadores
1992

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FIFA Club World Cup
1992

Sao Paulo
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Brazilian Brasileirao
1991

Sao Paulo
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Campeonato Paulista
1991

Sao Paulo
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Campeonato Paulista
1989

Sao Paulo
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Campeonato Paulista
1987

Sao Paulo


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UEFA Champions League Hat-Trick
1997-08-27


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1980-1985


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1984-1987
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1986 (Loan)
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1987-1993
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1987-1998
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1993-1998
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1998-2000


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