 After making the 30-man preliminary squad, Cacau did not make Germany's 23-man Euro 2012 squad.Cacau's brother Vlademir Jeronimo Barreto, more commonly known as simply Vlademir, is also a footballer and lives in Mogi das Cruzes; he plays professionally for Paraná Clube.Cacau is a committed Christian and says his faith is a big part of his life.