1. Diego Cavalieri was born on 1 December 1982 and is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
12 Facts About Diego Cavalieri
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Diego Cavalieri has earned three caps for the Brazil national team between 2012 and 2013 and was part of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup winning team.
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Diego Cavalieri became the third Brazilian player at the club, following the signings of Fabio Aurelio and Lucas.
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Diego Cavalieri made his competitive debut on 23 September 2008 against Crewe Alexandra in the third round of the League Cup.
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On 18 August 2010, then Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson confirmed Diego Cavalieri would join Cesena after the Europa League tie against Trabzonspor.
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Diego Cavalieri had been unable to dislodge Pepe Reina at Anfield since the Brazilian keeper joined Liverpool from Palmeiras in 2008.
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Diego Cavalieri left Anfield for an undisclosed fee, having played ten games in two years for Liverpool, none in the Premier League.
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Diego Cavalieri did not feature in a Serie A game during his six-month stint with Cesena, with head coach Massimo Ficcadenti preferring 41-year-old veteran Francesco Antonioli to him.
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On 29 December 2010, Diego Cavalieri returned to Brazil, signing with Fluminense.
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On 2 March 2018, Diego Cavalieri was signed by Premier League club Crystal Palace on a short-term contract.
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In December 2018, Diego Cavalieri signed a contract with Botafogo, becoming an immediate reserve for Paraguayan goalkeeper Gatito Fernandez.
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On 13 November 2012, Diego Cavalieri was called up by Mano Menezes for the Brazil squad that will play Superclasico de las Americas.