Born in São Paulo, Caio Ribeiro played for São Paulo, Inter Milan, Napoli, Santos, Flamengo, Fluminense, Grêmio, Rot-Weiß Oberhausen and Botafogo.
[1] When he moved from São Paulo to Inter Milan in 1995 at the age of 19, it was a record transfer for a teenager at £6.6 million.
[2] Caio Ribeiro participated at the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship,[3] winning the Golden Ball award.
[4] Caio Ribeiro scored 3 goals in 4 games for the Brazil senior team in 1996.
[1] After retiring from football Caio Ribeiro studied sports management, and became a commentator for Rede Globo in 2007.