Cao

Carlos Alberto Correia Fortes (born 20 October 1968), commonly known as Cao, is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Club career Cao was born in Praia, Cape Verde. After unsuccessfully emerging through FC Porto's youth academy, he went on to play 12 seasons in the two major levels of Portuguese football, representing Rio Ave FC (Segunda Liga), F.C. Tirsense (Primeira Liga), Leça FC (first and second tiers), S.C. Salgueiros (both), S.C. Campomaiorense (both) and F.C. Felgueiras (second).

Cao retired from professional football in 2003 with totals of 284 matches and 11 goals, going on to spend the rest of his career in amateur football, which included a second spell with Leça. Subsequently, he worked as a graphic designer.

International career Cao was part of the Portugal under-20 team that won the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship, with the competition being held on home soil. In 2002, it was revealed that he had in fact been born in 1968, meaning he was crowned champion at the age of 22.