Cláudio André Mergen Taffarel (Brazilian Portuguese:[ˈklawdʒu tafaˈɾɛw]; born 8 May 1966) is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and the goalkeeping coach of Galatasaray SK and the Brazilian national team.
During an 18-year career he played professionally for five clubs, including Parma, Atlético Mineiro and Galatasaray.