Pepe biography, career, wife and net worth

• Pepe was born in Brazil and his full name is Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira
• The 40-year-old represents Portugal at international level and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time
• Pepe is married to Ana Sofia Moreira and they have two daughters

We all know Pepe as one of the greatest defenders of all time; however, not every fan has read an in-depth version of his biography.

For biography starters, Pepe’s full name is Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira. He was born in Maceio, Brazil where he grew up until he turned 18 then moved to Portugal. Pepe opted to represent Portugal at international level and has so far earned 133 caps since making his debut in 2007. He was part of Portugal’s squad that won the 2016 UEFA European Championship and 2019-19 UEFA Nations League.

Pepe. Photo/ Times of India.

Pepe, who is now 40, plays for FC Porto at club level and has been a key player for his boyhood club since his return in 2019. So, let’s look at Pepe biography, including his personal life, career earnings, personal life and FAQs about the legendary defender.

Pepe Biography 

Career 

Pepe began his football journey in Brazil with local Corinthians Alagoano. After turning 18, he moved to Portugal alongside teammate Ezequias and joined Maritimo. He spent majority of the 2001-02 season with Maritimo B before being promoted to the main squad for the 2002-03 season.

Pepe went to train with Sporting CP for a short period during the 2002-03 season so that his transfer could be negotiated. However, the deal did not go through as both teams did not agree on the transfer fee.

The legendary defender secured a transfer to FC Porto in May 2004, shortly before Jose Mourinho led the team to winning the historic treble. During his first spell with Porto, Pepe helped the team win the Primeira Liga two times, Intercontinental Cup, Supertaca Candido de Oliveira and Taca de Portugal.

Pepe joined La Liga giants Real Madrid in the summer of 2007 for 30 million Euros. During his time with the Los Blancos, he played a massive role as the team won three UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga titles, among others.

Besiktas signed Pepe in the summer of 2017 for a free transfer. He spent two seasons with the Turkish club before returning to his boyhood club FC Porto in 2019.

Career Earnings 

Tu further sharpen your interest in reading Pepe biography, we look at his career earnings. According to Capology.com, the legendary defender has earned over $44 million in his playing career.

In his last season with Real Madrid (2016-17), Pepe earned 8 million Euros. His salary at Besiktas for the 2017-18 season was 5 million Euros. During the 2019-20 season, he earned 1 million Euros playing for FC Porto. His annual salary with the Portuguese side has been 3 million Euros since the start of the 2020-21 season.

Pepe. Photo/ The Chelsea Chronicle.

Net Worth And Luxurious Lifestyle 

According to a source, Pepe’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of 2023. Most of Pepe’s net worth comes from his professional football career.

With such a massive net worth, you expect Pepe to be living life. The legendary defender resides in Portugal, where he bought a luxury home in 2016. The real estate property is estimated to be $1.5 million.

Pepe owns a few of the best luxury cars in the world. Some of the cars in his garage include a Range Rover, Ford and Alfa Romeo.

Personal Life 

On this part of Pepe biography we look at his personal life. And to begin with, Pepe was born on 26 February 1983 to Anael Feitosa Ferreira (father) and Rosilene de Lima Ferreira (mother) as their first child. The FC Porto player has three sisters – Karleane, Katiane and Kellyane.

Pepe is married to Ana Sofia Moreira and they have two daughters. He met his wife back in 2007.

FAQs 

What is Pepe’s real name?

Pepe’s full name is Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira.

Why do they call him Pepe? 

Pepe’s real name in Brazil is quite difficult to pronounce; so his father and coach used to call him Pepe. And that’s how he became known to many as Pepe.

How old is Pepe? 

Born on 26 February 1983, Pepe is 40 years old.