What Happened To Bebé?

What Happened To Bebé?
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Bebé's remarkably rapid ascent saw him sign for Manchester United at 20 years old - just over a month after he'd moved to Vitoria de Guimaraes, and only shortly after he'd moved out of the shelter he'd lived in as a teenager.
It was a fairy tale - just without the perfect ending. So, what happened to the Portuguese forward?
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#Bebé #ManUnited #AlexFerguson

[@amaan.a]

Say what you like about the trajectory of Bebe's career, the trajectory of his life is phenomenal, from homeless to the Theatre of Dreams

[@jakovcu]

Church provided him some home

[@EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS]

@@jakovcu yes a true 'rags to riches' story.

[@chickenoriental1210]

Yeah sorry for being white

[@jacobmilner9290]

Chicken Oriental why are you saying this

[@TheDerpOnline]

He was really lucky too. All he had was potential.

[@MegaKapo12]

Football saved his life doesn't matter if he failed at United.

[@iamrxckky]

Facts if you know u know

[@definitelynotjiraiya5063]

I say getting out of a shelter to pro footballing is quite the come up

[@marcosteemans794]

It‘s a top 5% professional footballer career nevertheless. Played in Englands and Spains top tier and at Besiktas, something almost every professional footballer dreams about

[@iamrxckky]

@@marcosteemans794 a lie? And these man saying he a failure while he's at the crib counting chip$ 😂

[@Joe-xf5ot]

Not to him anyway lol

[@johann3278]

His career's getting a revival with the arrival of Sir Barf at Rayo Vallecano

[@ave789]

you love to see a barf reference in a tifo video ♥️

[@99billy54]

The true 🐐

[@CLlFFBOOTH]

Love the reference

[@satriaeerlangga]

Lord barf

[@OpreRoma]

Honestly was so happy being a Rayo fan and seeing Sir Barf do a series as Rayo

[@Alf763]

You know what though, major credit to him for being able to own up to his lack of effort at United, most players will never accept it

[@expirius4195]

Everyone's asking what happened to Bebe. Noone's asking how's Bebe.

[@olisabosah4292]

How are you Fabrizio 😅

[@usamahattaymiyah8670]

@Laoch Unless he somehow learned how to manage his money, probably not.

[@Z7andersonsilva]

Came here looking for this comment

[@sams7751]

that's deep bro

[@oolas27]

I'll do you one better, why is Bebe?

[@GodotOfficial]

Bebe is the reason why you don’t scout/judge players based on KZbin highlights

[@JJStale]

Yes I was looking at Nicola soares on youtube I bought him for my Fifa 20 career team and this is he’s stats I thought he’s was good (goals:3)(:assists 2)(apps:28

[@nindschaYT]

@@JJStale Fifa? bruh

[@nigelgearsleystanaccount66]

Legend has it that Bebe first appeared on the Athletic

[@abdirazaqhussein3262]

It's win considering, where he started from, fact he still has pro-career at 30 and has made more money than regular people with 9-5.

[@whoistlovesburbrryshouldst186]

Im quite sure he touched millions in signing fees and wages. I hope he’s not being too flashy to the point where he goes bankrupt 2 years after retirement. I’m happy he made it and hope that he’s also helping the kids and staff at the Christian place where he was living.

[@deshortyprince10]

inspirational that bebe went from poverty to a player for man utd

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

Let's not forget, while he didn't end up being a world-class player some thought he could be, Bebe still did an amazing job for someone from his background.

[@ajones7735]

This is the kind of player you have to respect, and you're always kind of glad that they're doing alright somewhere out there in the footballing world.

[@darthhideous9084]

"Jose +10: Behind Football's Greatest Advert of All Time"

[@chickenoriental1210]

Sorry for being white

[@dankid8856]

@@chickenoriental1210 .

[@prayingdantris218]

@@chickenoriental1210 lmao, what?

[@tipperary1082]

@@prayingdantris218 Just report him. He's written that comment multiple times.

[@eddiesanchez551]

I agree that would be a dope video

[@richardwarlocc238]

Love how good your art looking now

[@brianferry4592]

Looks practically the same as about 3 years ago...

[@BobbySompre]

Kinda miss the messy look.

[@aimannazmi7198]

They hired a few illustrators i think

[@yoosufalbaaqir]

I am really sorry for this guy I mean he was living in a camp just before man u signed him

[@samuelbiswas615]

Laoch now he is

[@sambridhathapa4313]

@Laoch You need empathy to feel for others. Something you lack it seems.

[@moldyfruitfifa9850]

do one of these for hachim mastour a more failed career than bebe imo

[@civilservant9528]

They should do a video about your failure as a human being.

[@tiago-dz4ft]

he is only 22, even tho his career will probably be underwhelming, it's still too early to say that it failed

[@MoRRsZLaSu]

@@tiago-dz4ft .He's 22 and he can't get a game at Serie C level. He failed.

[@John-bq9bj]

Lol he is only 22

[@luckky5694]

His best achievement is by far tifo football making a video about his career.

[@Jakespectrums]

Meanwhile, Barfieboy is reviving this Don's career 👀

[@richardwarlocc238]

Eyyy

[@samkim7543]

Cultured

[@joshuageraldbutler8037]

Barfieboy squad unite

[@clipstheonly2513]

What his former coach in Portugal said is so true. There are many players with just that natural skill/talent they get from playing on the streets. No proper formal football education. You see some really good players just dribbling sometimes cause they dont know no better, thats what they do on the streets.

[@taiwoadigun5813]

Am really happy for him reviving his career, to me it's not how you started that matters but how you ended. He might not be an hero in United but he has once put on the United Jersey and played in Old Trafford that make him part of United history which is the dream of many footballers.

[@miguelespiritosanto9783]

Love that you included Portuguese azulejos in the animations

[@mitchellrua4068]

He wasn’t even a big name in Portugal at the time. No idea why Queiroz backed him.

[@patayres8]

It's not what you know it's who you know.

[@Sorasnoctis]

Say what you want, his career is a success. Yeah, maybe he was technically not the best. And was a bit of a transfer flaw. BUT he went from homeless to the freaking premier league. People who have had training in prestigious schools and youth teams their entire lives have not even made it to a league and or farm league alone. Just insane, Bebe was saved by soccer.

[@finlaycraig1810]

Do one on mane. His rags to riches story is much more incredible

[@jameshogan1738]

I remember starting a career with Man United on one of the older FIFA games by the time I left he was the only player to not play a game

[@Jcz487]

2 goals in 7 games ain't even that bad, many better players have done worse.

[@SuperpowerFootball]

From a church to Old Trafford, Bebé has changed his life his own way!

[@umsimplesdesconhecido2350]

"Bem-vinda" is actually the female word in Portuguese for "welcome". "Bebé" (as well as the player´s nickname, it also means "baby"). So, basically, Anderson is saying in his banner "Welcome, baby", like Bebé was his girlfriend or something like that

[@collapsiblechair9112]

lol

[@_createusernamelater_6041]

If Man U had kept him and had him training and playing reserve team games then he could have become something big. The idea of loaning out a player is to help get them experience but they need to understand the basics of tactics first. If Man U had kept him in Manchester then they would have been able to hone his talent and teach him how to play the professional game well as well as giving him time to learn the mentality of a professional footballer, this could have help him become a true star of the game

[@strider6056]

I'm liking the azulejo wall tiles :-)

[@NicholasOG]

His story gives hope to us from the third world 🇰🇪. A dream to sign for a premier league side...

[@christianbrix5211]

Excellent writing and great attention to detail by Seb here!

[@v.4412]

As much as I would blame Bebe for not realising his potential with discipline and hardwork, the blame must also be put on United's tranfer policy and how they bought a player that had no top flight experience in the top 5 leagues, let alone in the premier league.

[@Visuals2003]

he's still a baby give him time

[@badrferouat4757]

Lil bébé

[@joaoserra3714]

I love Tifo and I loved this video, as usual, but I really think if the portuguese was a little bit more worked on this would be even better. At least to portuguese ears 😎

[@ahmethakan2348]

Besiktas signed him with huge expectations. I felt really sorry when he was injured.

[@therealeazy-l8335]

for some reason the sad music in the background made me think that there was gonna be some tragic ending

[@dennisgodman9732]

This story would make for a great movie

[@fernandosalazar2298]

Go to Brazil and you will find a Bebé at every corner...

[@marcelofrey4966]

Great video! I didn't knew of Bebé's success in Spain. There's a portuguese error though. The masculine form of "Welcome" is "Bem-Vindo", with an O. Bem-vinda is for women :)

[@davidparry5110]

Tifo football videos are so relaxing

[@mermanfiasco]

I still enjoy watching him play to this day

[@mcjennydeath1874]

Sad how we make fun of players, make memes and everything, forgetting that they’re human beings,

[@raquelcardoso8149]

I rly like this video! Plus hearing u say Correia is very funny

[@LindaHarlemCarter]

I've liked the video before even watching, because Tifo never disappoints

[@chrisiles786]

Bebe was put in the corner

[@lukeadams4955]

This makes me want to play FIFA I don’t know why lol

[@miguelteixeira6848]

There's a mistake in the video, Paços de Ferreira did not survive Liga NOS relegation through a playoff the season before Bebé join. They did that in the season he was there. In the season before he joined they actually made one of the greatest underdog campains in Portugal in recent years, finishing 3rd and qualifying to the Champions League playoff. Their manager was Paulo Fonseca who is now at AS Roma. Despite the mistake, I still think it's a great video. I've somewhat followed Bebé's career, specially during the years he played in Portugal and I always had the feeling he could play at a higher level. Maybe if he had stayed in Vitória Guimarães he could've developed without much pressure and ultimately make a better career. Still, I'm glad he foud stability in Spain, he seems like a good person and his story is truly remarkable

[@dfveiga9]

BEM-VINDO*

[@nathanjackson2161]

Barfieboy revived his career for him If you know you know

[@msmjsiajdgdhsjajahgshsjaje8990]

Man of culture I see

[@guiyolaa]

Queiroz? Quieroz? So weird how it's hard to check people's names. Happens all the time in this channel

[@Ese96Agoaye]

Really is strange to sign a player without having watched him.

[@ryanyoung6689]

Bebe to United was a back hand deal anyways.

[@mainsmain]

Jorge Mendes was at it again

[@lokal7753]

me watching this video with my dad(man utd fan) me asking: dad, who is bebe? dad: precisely.

[@hugoumero9723]

If bebe only signed with braga instead of v Guimarães maybe bebe could become a good player

[@sarahjessicafarter7383]

Great video. A really unique story.

[@lewisbryant6786]

Financial irregularities in a Ferguson transfer deal? Colour me surprised.

[@pedluc2010]

It's Queiroz not Quieroz, but all good! It's also Paços de Ferreira not pacos, pronouncing passos And its bem-vindo bebé, not vinda, that would be the female version

[@GreggBlenks]

Great video as always but not a massive fan of the tile pattern background over the usual backdrop

[@Brynhildrify]

3:38 why do I see a man facepalming lmao

[@skaara1000]

lol! maybe you've seen too many of them

[@seijielliot]

Ahh, now i cant unsee it.

[@samuelbiswas615]

Im trying but Can’t see anything lol

[@abdulmalikabid8361]

Is there a video on Renato sanches? What happened to him

[@Agee1]

He currently doing well at lille in Ligue 1

[@joaobrito2547]

He grew up

[@ianclinton7629]

Bebe sacking his agent via WhatsApp at 1:22 is exactly why his career went to shit. You can clearly see his decision-making process is flawed.

[@adityasawant5990]

make a similar video on anderson if possible .

[@KingsV1]

Great video!

[@mitchypooK-6]

How to launder money 101

[@abhijithreghu7517]

Can you do a video about the championship right now and who is most likely to go up

[@Azanii_Enyce]

am so happy to see this

[@alexandrearruda1909]

As a portuguese speaker, the gramatical mispelling make this video quite cringe for me

[@UltanOfficial]

"Bebo" - Eamon Dunphy

[@jamesahmed7036]

Whyd Alex Ferguson Black 😂😂

[@wewinwiracorneliswahid6602]

What happened to Obertan?

[@fspjorge]

Jorge Mendes is what happened.

[@RodrigoValverdeBastos]

Carlos Queiroz*. Not Quieroz.

[@gal708]

Tifo 🤝 Barfirboy

[@tomeboaventura9054]

its BEM-VINDO not vindA

[@34547]

Why are Wales and England as one in the map? 1:10

[@mainsmain]

It's Paços not Pacos You say the ç like an s

[@anthonymaddaford8474]

A very posh way of saying he greased the wheels for ferguson and mendes. Mind you hope bebe invested what he earnt and set himself up after footy

[@stevendouglas3860]

Who is he

[@CeemPlay]

Jorge Mendes special

[@mikeisthelunawolf]

It's "Bem vindo". Bem vinda is feminine and Bem vindo masculine!

[@igorrafael2883]

Bem vinda é feminino kkkkkk

[@-youngish]

He had some kids.

[@ciaranconroy1605]

It’s Paços de Ferreira

[@pedroferreira8623]

The Estrela da Amadora location on the map is completely wrong. It’s in Lisboa, not Algarve lmao

[@exmsenhorbataguas6411]

And also Paços de Ferreira not Pacos

[@MrKAKARONALDOMESSI]

How I wish I could go back to August 2010

[@Stephatos]

Should've come to Italy, we teach south american players about tactics on a daily basis.

[@KamronRashid]

Ha what happened to djemba djemba. Debuted with Cristiano

[@acceleratorpt4262]

-nobody Carlos Quieroz... (facepalm) it's Carlos Queiroz, for crying out loud

[@fahadrehman9647]

This video made me depressed :( Sad story

[@collapsiblechair9112]

It's not sad. Bebe is rich beyond his dreams.

[@paulokuyo7722]

I miss the old drawings

[@CHAZE2B]

Seems like a scam. Bebe should not have been playing football at the highest levels

[@iKwondo]

Ice Ice Bebe

[@Muuuunch]

What didn't happen to Bebe?

[@janssenmccormick7824]

Kerlon at Inter next

[@kkkirytenahtss1]

Manchester legend !

[@stephenkoshy3127]

I'm sorry but no one in their right mind would have that as their WhatsApp background.

[@Marcus-gh8bh]

Make bebe