1. Early life and background
Cássio Vargas Barbosa was born on November 25, 1983, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He developed his football skills in his home country before embarking on a professional career that would take him to various international leagues.
2. Player career
Cássio's professional career as a striker included stints in South Korea and Cyprus, where he contributed to his teams' efforts despite limited appearances in some instances.
2.1. K League Challenge
On January 11, 2013, Cássio transferred to Gwangju FC, a club participating in the inaugural season of the K League Challenge in South Korea. He was assigned the jersey number 99. Cássio was reportedly a friend of Adriano Chuva, a Brazilian footballer who had previously played in the K League for six years, and it was Chuva's advice that influenced Cássio's decision to move to Korea. Despite the high expectations, Cássio made only two appearances for Gwangju FC before his departure.
2.2. Later career
Following his brief period with Gwangju FC, Cássio left the club during the summer transfer window of 2013. He then moved to Cyprus, signing with AEL Limassol. Details regarding his subsequent professional engagements after his time in Cyprus are not specified in the available information.