Player name: Branco
Full name: Cláudio Ibrahim Vaz Leal
Nationality: Brazilian
Born: April 4, 1964 (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
Position: Left back (also capable as left winger)
Club career (selected):
- Fluminense (1982–1985)
- Portuguesa (1985–1986)
- Bari (Italy, 1986–1988)
- Porto (Portugal, 1988–1991)
- Fluminense (return, 1991–1994)
- Grêmio (1994–1995)
- Kashima Antlers (Japan, 1995)
- Internacional (1996)
- Fluminense (final stint, 1996–1997)
International career (Brazil):
- Brazil national team caps: 72 (1985–1995)
- Goals for Brazil: 9
- Major tournaments: 1990 FIFA World Cup, 1994 FIFA World Cup (winner)
Notable facts:
- Famous for his left-footed free kicks and crossing ability.
- Scored a memorable free-kick for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup group stage against Cameroon and provided key deliveries during the tournament.
- Although you mentioned Albania, Branco is Brazilian by birth and represented Brazil internationally; there is no record of him playing for or being from Albania.
Summary: Branco (Cláudio Ibrahim Vaz Leal) is a retired Brazilian left back, best known for his set-piece skill and as part of Brazil's 1994 World Cup–winning squad. He is not Albanian nor did he play for Albania.