The Brazilian striker moved to FC Barcelona in the summer of 1996. Dubbed Pele's successor, during his time at the club he scored many important goals and helped Barcelona lift many trophies, before leaving for Olympiacos in 1999.
In 3 seasons at Barcelona he scored 35 goals and lifted 2 La Liga titles (1998, 1999), 2 Copa del Rey titles (1997, 1998), 1 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1997), 1 UEFA Super Cup (1997) and 1 Spanish Super Cup (1996).
