BIRTHDAY
Oct 28, 1933 October 28
BIRTHPLACE
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
DEATH DATE
Jan 20, 2024 (age 49)
BIRTH SIGN
About
Forward who starred on Botafogo from 1953 to 1965, scoring 232 goals in 581 matches. He was a member of the Brazilian national team from 1955 to 1966.
Trivia
His name was placed on the home-team locker room in Rio de Janeiro's Estadio do Maracana soccer stadium.
Before Fame
He had to overcome several deformities at birth, including a curved spine and a bent leg.
Family Life
His father was an alcoholic, a problem with which he also struggled.
Associated With
When he and Pele were both in the lineup, the Brazilian national team never lost a game in international play.