Photo courtesy of http://www.memoriadofutebol.com.br (Taken from ChaChaFut's All Time Draft) My second pick is: Zito Born: 08.08.1932, Sao Paulo, Brazil Position: Half Back/Centre Half (Volante) During the time when Pelé started to shine and overshadow his teammates, there was still another player who led the team. That player who gave orders to his good friend Pele was Zito. The Paulista was one of the most talented and combative midfielders ever. He was the boss, in both his club and national teams. His ability to orient his teammates made him more than an advisor on the pitch. When playing, he directed and positioned the other players, while inspiring them to play to their best. Zito started his career in 1952 for Santos, club in which he became famous and where he was part of one of the best teams in Brazilian football history, a team that a few years later would include Pelé. There, he formed a legendary duet in midfield, alog with Mengálvio. He played his entire career for Santos, one of the most successful individual careers to date. During that 15 year career he won a good number of titles: 9 Paulista Championships (1955/57/56/58/60/61/62/64/65 and 67), 4 Taças do Brasil (1961/62/63 and 64), 4 Rio-Sao Paulo Tournaments (1959/63/64 and 66), 2 Libertadores Cup (1962, 1963) and 2 Intercontinental Cups (1962, 1963). He played his first international match in 1955, and was a regular starter for the NT since 1957. Zito played in the 1958 and 1962 world cups, where he paired with Didi in a majestic duo. He belongs to the select list of 2-time world champions, helping Brazil win their first 2 world cups, in 1958 and 1962 (in the latter he scored in the final against Czechoslovakia). He retired from international play after the 1966 world cup, where he was part of the roster. One year later, at 35, he retired from club play. An underrated crack, Zito was one of the best midfielders of all-time. He was a strong player with a high sense of sacrifice, without lacking talent. His was an extraordinary leader and a motivator for the "Scratch du Ouro" Sources: "El futbol, una pasion mundial" (Revista de Geografia Universal, c.1980) http://www.futbolfactory.futbolweb.net/index.php?ff=historicos&f2=00001&idjugador=315 NATIONAL TEAM STATISTICS Brazil NT record* 1955-1966 Matches played: 45 Goals scored: 3 * Official games only WORLD CUP CAREER STATISTICS Code: Year # GP GS Min G 1958 19 4 4 360 - 1962 4 6 6 540 1 [B]Total 10 10 900 1[/B] CAREER HONORS Brazil national team 1955-1966 2 World Cups (1958, 1962) Santos FC 1952-1967 Games Played: 733 Goals scored: 57 9 Paulista Championships (1955/57/56/58/60/61/62/64/65, 67) 4 Taças do Brasil (1961/62/63 and 64) 4 Rio-Sao Paulo Tournaments (1959/63/64 and 66) 2 Libertadores Cup (1962, 1963) 2 Intercontinental Cups (1962, 1963)
3rd Round, 1st pick Junior – o Capacete Position: Left Fullback/Midfield Nilton Santos was a part of 4 World Cups. He was a starter with Botafogo and the Brazilian National team for more than 10 years. Classy player, his knowledge of the game gave him the nickname “Encyclopedia”. Until the 70s, he was always considered the greatest left-fullback in Brazilian soccer. In 74, a player came around to threaten his position. In the beginning, the comparisons between Junior and Nilton Santos were seen as absurd. The player from Flamengo was characterized by his quality passing and his refined technical skills. Slowly, Junior gained everybody’s respect. Even Nilton Santos put Junior in his same class. One of his coaches (shall remain unnamed right now), who saw Nilton Santos play said: “Junior was one of the greatest athletes I have seen play. Knows everything about soccer. If Nilton Santos was the Encyclopedia, Junior was the Almanac.” Junior was a starter for the Selecao for many years. Played 88 games and scored 6 goals. He was part of the unforgettable 82 team that was considered the best team in the world. He was named the best full-back of that World Cup. His advances on the left playing the ball with Zico and others was one of the main offensive threats of that team. For Flamengo he played for 10 years with 857 games and 73 goals without interruption. He was part of a truly great team with Zico and others that won Brazilian Championship, Libertadores, and the World Club Championship. Nobody has played more with the rubro-negro shirt. After a period in Italy, he lead Flamengo (at 37 years of age) in 92 to an unforgettable Brazilian Championship as a midfielder. Teams: Flamengo (1974 a 1984 e 1989 a 1993), Torino (1984 a 1987) e Pescara (1987 a 1989) Games for Flamengo 857. Goals: 73 Games for Brazil: 88. Gols: 6 World Cups: 1982 e 1986 Titles: Campeonato Carioca (74, 78, 79, 81 e 91), Taça Guanabara (78, 79, 80, 81 e 82), Campeonato Brasileiro (80, 82, 83 e 92), Copa do Brasil (90), Libertadores (81), Mundial Interclubes (81), Taça Ouro (80 e 82)
Originally Posted by tpmazembe Round: 3 (Week 3) Antônio Carlos Cerezo Born: 21 April 1955. Nick name: Toninho Position: Defensive Midfielder. Clubs defended : Atlético-MG (1973 a 1983 e 1996), Nacional-AM (1973 e 1974, loaned), Roma-ITA (1983 a 1986), Sampdoria-ITA (1986 a 1992), São Paulo (1992 a 1994 e 1995), Cruzeiro (1994), Paulista-SP (1995) e América-MG (1996) Career as a player: - Brazilian Golden Ball winner in 1977; - Brazilian Silver Ball winner in 1976 and 1980. - Best player 1981 Mundialito. - Best player of the European/South American Cup finale in 1993. - CAPS: 58 caps with the Brazilian national team (5 goals). An uncharacteristic poor pass capitalized on by a yet undrafted Italian to score a goal that helped send Brazil home - that’s how many people remember Toninho Cerezo. Instead, he should be remembered, as I do, as one of the best all around d-mids of any era. A player whose talent and consistency helped his teams win through a glorious career spanning 23 years. Discovered at 14 by an Atletico-MG talent scout, Toninho’s destiny was to star on the football pitch and leave behind the life of a circus performer (from childhood he apprenticed under his father who performed as a circus clown). After being loaned to Nacional to gain maturity, Cerezo returned as a starter and headliner on a powerful Atletico side that included [can’t post due to draft]. Together they dominated the Mineiro championship in the late 70s and early 80s, and unluckily missed out on winning the Brasileiro against other all-time great squads. To the dismay of the Atletico fans, Cerezo was sold to AS Roma in 1983 where he joined forces with Selecao midfield partner Falcao. Although he won titles in Roma, he became a legend at Sampdoria were he ruled the midfield in there first ever victorious Serie A title campaign and the teams greatest run of form. From Tim Vickery of BBC :http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcu...00/2003885.stm ] His last game was the European Cup final at Wembley, where Barcelona played him the complement of assigning *******, their best midfielder, to cancel him out. The Brazilian was 37 at the time. To the disbelieving eyes of many, and almost without a left knee due to a series of surgeries, Cerezo was signed up by Sao Paulo at the age of 37 after his stint in Italy. He repaid the club with outstanding performances in their back-to-back Intercontinental club victories. In fact, Toninho Cerezo was judged the best player of the Sao Paulo (3) x AC Milan (2) 1993 Intercontinental championship match-up – at the ripe age of 38 !!! Selecao Cerezo was a starter for the Selecao at WC 1978 in Argentina. In 1981 he was elected best player of the Mundialito in Uruguay (a tournament that featured Maradona, Pasarella, Socrates, Rumenigge et al). He was one of the pillars of the fabulous Selecao WC 1982 midfield, which unfortunately ended for him with the image of that cursed back-pass. Injury to his left thigh saw him cut at the last moment from the 1986 WC squad (his biggest disappointment). Many were calling for him to be on the 1990 squad as well. A tireless worker with abnormal lung capacity, Cerezo possessed a long gait allowing him to cover lots of ground in support of his defense and offense. An exquisite passer of the ball out of a defensive position thanks to his touch and vision, Toninho was an intelligent and consummate team player. Honours: Winner of Campeonato Amazonense (Amazonia State championship) in 1974 with Nacional Winner of Campeonato Mineiro (Minas Gerais State championship) in 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 with Clube Atlético Mineiro Winner of Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) in 1984 and 1986 with A.S. Roma Winner of Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) in 1988, 1989 and 1991 with U.C. Sampdoria Winner of Italian Serie A championship in 1991 with U.C. Sampdoria Winner of Campeonato Paulista (São Paulo State championship) in 1992 with São Paulo Winner of the Intercontinental Cup in 1992 and 1993 with São Paulo FC Winner of Copa Libertadores in 1993 with São Paulo FC Winner of SuperCopa Libertadores in 1993 with São Paulo FC Winner of Recopa Sudamericana in 1993 and 1994 with São Paulo FC [http://placar.abril.com.br/novo/galeria_craques.shtml] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toninho_Cerezo
MAURO GALVAO (DEFENDER) Soccerscout's comment: Mauro Galvao is in my opinion (and of many others) the most consistent, classiest, talented, durable, trustworthy, reliable and winning Defensive back Brazil has ever produced. Mauro Galvaos career spanned 4 different decades as a Pro (70's,80's,90's & 00's). His first Brazilian Championship came when he was just 18 in 1979 for Internacional and it came as an unprecedented and still not repeated Undeafeted Championship. Quite an honor for a defender. 21 years later , Galvao again would be Brazilian Champion with Vasco and a year after that in 2001 Copa Brasil Champ. He was also Brazilian Champs with Gremio in 96 and vasco in 97 and Libertadores Champ with Vasco in 97. Dominating at his position at the age of 37 a National Outcry came to place when Zagallo was pressured to take Galvao to the 98 World Cup. Zagallo though thickheaded said he wouldnt take anyone over 34. Brazil paid the price in the final of the 98 WC as Brazilian defenders watched Zidane head 2 balls off of Corners without much of a challenge from the defenders. Had Galvao been born in Rio or SP he probably would have been a starter in 86 and possibly even 82 for the Brazilian national team, but coaches tend to ignore players from the Brazilian South until it becomes obvious that they must select them. Remember how Falcao was not taken to the 1978 World Cup, if he was a Carioca or paulista, that would have never happened. In 84 Galvao as a 23 year old won Brazils first Olympic medal in Soccer, a Silver. In 86 he was with the Brazilian national team but once again was snubbed and did not start. He voiced his dissapointment. In 1989 he was COPA AMERICA Champ for Brazil and In 90 he was finally given a shot as a starter at the WC. Unfortunetly Brazil's team was not the same anymore from the early 80's. After the 1990 WC Galvao headed to Europe where he had a 6 year stay with Lugano. Out of site and out of mind Galvao was not part of the 94 Team. Returning to Brazil in 96 at the age of 35 he continued to collect titles: THIS IS WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED AFTER the age of 35 when most players are already retired. 1996 Brazilian Champs with Gremio (age 35) 1997 Brazilian Champs with Vasco (age 36) 1997 Copa do Brazil Champ with Gremio (age 36) 1998 COPA LIBERTADORES Champ with Vasco (age 37) 1998 Carioca Champion (age 37) 2000 Brazilian Champs with Vasco (age 39) 2000 Copa Mercosul Champ with Vasco (age 39) 2001 Gaucho Champion with Gremio (age 40) 2001 Copa Do Brasil Champ with Gremio (age 40) in addition to: 1979 Brazilian Champ undefeated (age 18) 1980 Vice-Libertadores with Inter (age 19) 1981-1984 Gaucho Champions (age 20-23) 1984 Silver Medal at the LA Games for Brazil (age 23) 1989 Copa America Champion for Brazil (age 27) Plus a few more Championships not mentioned here. more on Mauro Galvao: Eternamente jovem Por Mariana Quaranta Quem não gostaria de chegar aos 40 anos com o fôlego, a categoria e brilho de um menino jogando bola? Se para alguns a idade pode ser sinônimo de ostracismo no mundo do futebol, o zagueiro Mauro Galvão vem para mostrar que a experiência é a sua maior aliada na arte de superar desafios e conquistar títulos. Gaúcho nascido no bairro Menino Deus, em Porto Alegre, Mauro Galvão aprendeu desde cedo como um zagueiro deve se comportar para brilhar nos gramados: basta marcar forte, como muita seriedade e atenção. E sabe quem fazia isso com o menino franzino nas peladas de rua? Sua mãe, dona Luzia, que no começo não gostava de ver o filho jogando uma pelada com os garotos, e ia com o chinelo na mão levá-lo para casa. Mas o talento de Mauro e o apoio do pai, seu Oquelésio, superaram até mesmo as palmadas da mãe e aos 11 anos ele começou a freqüentar as escolinhas de futebol do Grêmio. Habilidoso, com 15 anos começou a se destacar no time e foi convidado para atuar na turma de garotos de 17/18 anos do Tricolor gaúcho. Mas uma mudança de planejamento do clube impôs o retorno à sua turma inicial, o que deixou Mauro Galvão descontente. Com isso, resolveu buscar novos desafios e mudou-se para o rival Colorado. Foi a partir daí que o caminho do sucesso se abriu para este zagueiro. Com apenas 17 anos, Mauro Galvão era titular do Internacional-RS, campeão brasileiro invicto de 1979. Ao seu lado, craques como Benítez, Mário Sérgio e Falcão. No Inter, ele ficou até 1986, onde sagrou-se tetracampeão gaúcho de 81, 82, 83 e 84. Com seu estilo elegante e seguro, não gostava de dar bico na bola. Sempre foi assim: gostava de matar a bola no peito e sair jogando. Uma história engraçada aconteceu em um treino do Colorado, quando Mauro Galvão perdeu um gol feito e o mestre Falcão gritou nervoso: "Pô Mauro!!! Chuta de bico mesmo!!". Galvão disse apenas: "Onde é o bico, Paulo?", deixando até mesmo o Rei de Roma desconcertado. Coisas de craque. Clubes - Em 86, transferiu-se para o Bangu, e depois vestiu a camisa do Botafogo-RJ de 87 a 90, antes de se ir para o Lugano, da Suíça, por onde ficou durante seis temporadas. Seu retorno ao Brasil aconteceu em 96, quando ficou um ano no Grêmio, conquistando o Brasileiro de 97. No período em que defendeu o Botafogo (87 a 90), o zagueiro foi o capitão do time que em 1989 quebrou um jejum de 21 anos sem título do time da estrela solitária. O Fogão derrotou na grande final o rival Flamengo por 1 a 0 e de quebra terminou a competição de forma invicta.. No ano seguinte o Botafogo conquistou o bicampeonato derrotando na partida final o Vasco por 1 a 0. Mauro Galvão defendeu a camisa do Botafogo em 110 jogos e marcou apenas um gol. Mas foi no Vasco que Mauro Galvão pôde mostrar para todos a clássica arte de ser zagueiro respeitado no país de Pelé. Rapidamente conquistou o repeito e carinho dos companheiros. "Ele foi como um pai para mim. Naquela época (97/98) fomos considerada a melhor zaga do Brasil. Era um par entrosado. A gente jogava pelo olhar. Só de olhar eu já sabia o que ele ia fazer. Tudo o que aprendi com o Mauro Galvão passei para o João Carlos e o Géder e eles vão passar para os outros", elogia Odvan, atualmente no Santos. Em São Januário, Mauro Galvão conquistou a Libertadores de 98 e só não levou o Mundial Interclubes porque no caminho estava o fantástico time do Real Madrid, da Espanha. Com 39 anos, o zagueiro era mais uma estrela do Grêmio do técnico Tite: ao lado de Zinho, Marinho e Marcelinho Paraíba, conquistou o Gauchão de 2001 e a Copa do Brasil em cima do Corinthians. Seleção - Mas se o zagueiro Mauro Galvão sempre foi um símbolo de vencedor pelos clubes em que passou, sua trajetória na seleção brasileira é, pelo menos, contraditória. Ele vestiu pela primeira vez a camisa da seleção canarinha em 80, quando disputou o Torneio Pré-Olímpico na Colômbia. Em 84, conquistou a prata nas Olimpíadas de Los Angeles. Pela seleção principal, foi reserva na Copa do Mundo de 86 - dispensado inicialmente por Telê Santana, ele só foi para o México depois que Mozer foi cortado. Mas a decepção por não poder mostrar seu talento dentro de campo estava evidente: "A minha participação na seleção brasileira em nada contribuiu na minha formação de jogador de futebol. Não tive nenhuma participação ativa, não pude participar de um jogo sequer. Servi apenas apara completar o time nos coletivos, para totalizar o número de jogadores. Foi como se eu entrasse em um filme apenas para o papel de figurante". Reclamação feita, pedido atendido pelo técnico Lazaroni, que escalou Mauro Galvão como líbero da seleção em 90, na inacreditável campanha na Copa da Itália. O fracasso levou o zagueiro a tentar sorte maior na Europa, no Lugano. Antes da Copa do Mundo de 98 os brasileiros pediam um lugar para Galvão no time de Zagallo, mas o Velho Lobo negou, e a última imagem de ficou do zagueiro vestindo a camisa do Brasil foi mesmo na triste derrota para a Argentina, nas oitavas-de-final, em 90.
Round:3 3rd pick Leandro Leandro, full name José Leandro de Souza Ferreira, (born March 17, 1959 in Cabo Frio, Brazil) was a right defender at Flamengo, winning four Brazilian national titles, several state championships, one Libertadores da América, and one Toyota Cup against Liverpool. He also played in the Brazilian national team in the 1970s, as well as in the 1982 World Cup, along with Zico, Júnior, Falcão, Sócrates, and others. Only in Brazil could a right back be as flamboyant as Leandro. In 1982, he was the star-studded Brazilian team's unsung hero, a secret weapon capable of delivering decisive crosses to the forwards, or indeed taking a pop himself. He also had an ability to dribble past players and probably covered more ground than any other player in the team - he could often be found in the outside left position, yet would get back to defence when needed. A principled man, he refused to go to 1986 World Cup at Mexico after a disagreement with the coach Telê Santana. IMO,one of the most dangerous dribblers I've seen to play!
---------------------------Pereira to the left of GK Leão. LUÍS PEREIRA In the history of brasilian football, not many defenders can be classified as craques. Luís Edmundo Pereira is part of this elite group. Considered one of the greatest defenders of all-time, he had a peculiar way of walking. His knees almost touched each other while he walked. On the field, he was capable of running backwards with tremendous speed which gave him the ability to stay face to face with the forward that was running at him with the ball. Firm on defence, he became famous for his extreme agility and technical ability. These qualities added to his desire to help his team, made him sprint out and join his teams attack regularly. These bursts to the attack, that made the fans explode, also made his coaches and teammates nervous, and brought many coaches to call him "tactically undisciplined". (I WILL COMPLETE THIS PROFILE LATER, SORRY I'M IN A RUSH )
Drafter: Sempre Pick: 3rd Player: Jair da Rosa Pinto Nickname: "Jair" Position: inside left or inside right Please read Jair's obiturary by Brian Glanville of the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/brazil/story/0,,1549726,00.html Excerpt: "The Brazilian footballer Jair Da Rosa Pinto, 'Jair' - as he was always known - who has died from a lung infection aged 84, was part of the dazzling inside-forward trio that seemed sure to win Brazil the world cup which it staged in 1950. With Zizinho at inside-right and Ademir at centre-forward, the three played football that was a mesmerising amalgam of pace, technique, invention and deadly finishing. Such was the irresistible brilliance of Brazil's attack that a leading Italian journalist headlined his article, Come Resistere? (How to resist?)."
Dunga, real name Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, (born October 31, 1963 in Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) is a former football defensive midfielder, of italian descent and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup. On the club level, Dunga played for Internacional (1980-84, 1999-2000), Corinthians (1984-85), Santos (1986-87), Vasco da Gama (1987), Pisa (1987-88), Fiorentina (1988-92), Pescara (1992-93), VfB Stuttgart (1993-95), and Jubilo Iwata (1994-98). Internationally, he played 91 times for Brazil, scoring six goals. Other than the 1994 triumph, he also played in the 1990 and 1998 World Cup editions, captaining the 1994 and 1998 teams. Dunga also won a silver medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics. Dunga is currently a part owner/serves on the Board of Directors of Queens Park Rangers (QPR)Football Club, who play in the English Championship. (Dunga was the deciding vote in the September 2005 QPR Board Meeting which saw then-Chairman, Bill Power "ousted.") Dunga's nickname is the portuguese for Dopey, one of the seven dwarfs.
Arthur Friedenreich. DOB: 18.07.1892 in Bairro da Luz, SP. The three greatest strikers in Brazilian history (although Romario and Ronaldo are making their case). Friedenreich in the middle. Well what to say. Without Friedenreich, there is no Brazilian football. Simple as that. Sure, he played in a completely different era, but with that aside, his stats speak for themselves. He was half German...and half Afro-Brazilian (his mother being a former slave). With this, in a sense, he combined German efficiency with Afro-Brazilian ginga to his game. He is credited with many of the fundamental moves found in modern Brazilian football, such as the finta, or dribble. At the time, he was considered un-defensible. A true freak of his era. His Uruguayan rivals gave him the nickname, El Tigre, after Brazil defeated them in the 1919 precursor of the Copa America. Clubs: 1909-1910: Germânia-SP 1910-1911: Ypiranga-SP 1911-1912: Germânia-SP 1912-1913: Mackenzie-SP 1913-1914: Ypiranga-SP 1914-1915: Paulista-SP 1916-1917: Paysandu-SP 1917-1918: Ypiranga-SP 1918-1929: Paulistano-SP 1930-1935: São Paulo FC-SP 1935: Santos FC-SP 1935: Flamengo-RJ Titles: campeão paulista (1918/19, 1921, 1926/27, 1929) pelo Paulistano, e (1931) pelo São Paulo; brasileiro de seleções (1920, 1922/23) por São Paulo; sul-americano (1919 e 1922) pelo Brasil Leading goalscorer in the Paulistao in 1914, 17, 18, 19, 21, 27, 28 and 29. Goals: 1,349, more than Pele, although this is widely disputed. He had 15 caps and 8 goals from the national team. I guess it's hard to describe him in words. And since we dont have any videos of him...perhaps, a song, might be a better idea. I'm not sure if any of you are familiar with one of the first Brazilian choros (a type of music), called "1 x 0," by Pixinguinha. It was written about Fried after he scored the only goal against Uruguay in that Copa America final. Well, give it a listen, and close your eyes and imagine Fried.
With my third round pick I select: JOSE GUIMARAES DIRCEU Although it was a long time ago, and I was a teenager, I have a vivid memory of Dirceu, and his performance in World Cup 1978. It was a wonderful time to be a football fan as all the world great players came down to Argentina, and of course, with Brazil being one of our main rivals we payed special attention to them. Looking back, it was a very talented squad, including legends like Rivelino and Zico, as well as Toninho Cerezo and Roberto Dinamita among others. Yet many in Argentina, fans and experts alike, believe that the one player who stood out for Brazil more than any other during that World Cup was Dirceu. Dirceu at the 1978 World Cup Dirceu was an elegant midfielder or forward with great vision and superb passing ability, both short and long passing. He was also a tireless worker and he had a dangerous shot, particularly on dead balls. Interestingly, I thought I remember him playing the role of number 10, central creative midfielder, for Brazil in Argentina 78. Yet by getting information from the web I learned that he usually played on the left side. I'm not sure if it is my memory that is incorrect, or if indeed he was playing a role different than his usual position during that particular tournament. But whatever it was, he played superbly, he scored three goals, and was a key player of the squad which finished third, and which failed to make the final only by goal differencial in spite of not losing a match throughout the tournament. Dirceu also played in WC 74 and 82, although he didn't figure much in the latter. He played a total of 44 matches for the national team, scoring seven goals. At the club level Dirceu was somewhat of a nomad. He began at Couritiba, then Botafogo, Fluminense, and Vasco da Gama. He spent some time in Mexico before going to Europe, where he had some great seasons at Atletico de Madrid, particularly in 1980/81. He also played for several Italian clubs, and also in the United States. Sadly, Dirceu died in a car accident in Rio in 1995, shortly after his retirement from football at age 43. Jose Guimaraes Dirceu Born: June 15, 1952 Trajectory: Curitiba 1968 to 71 Botafogo 1972 to 75 Fluminense 1976 Vasco da Gama 1977 to 78 America (Mexico) 1978 Atletico Madrid 1979 to 82 Verona 1982, 83 Napoli 1983, 84 Ascoli 1984, 85 Como 1986, 86 Avellino 1986, 87 Vasco da Gama 1988 Miami Sharks (USA) 1988 Empoli 1989, 90 Bologna 1990 Empoli 1991 Ancara 1993, 94 Yucatan (Mexico) 1995 National Team: 44 matches (7 goals) World Cup 1974, 78, 82 Titles: Fluminense 1976 Vasco da Gama 1977, 1988
With my third round selection, I choose... Careca Oops, wrong "Careca"... Antonio de Oliveira Filho, better known as Careca, was among his country’s most promosing players in the early eighties. His powerful right-foot shot and pace made him lethal in front of goal. He started his career in Guarani and would have played up front for Brazil in their magic World Cup team of 1982 had he not been injured on the eve of the finals. He moved to Sao Paulo after the World Cup in Spain and had several successful seasons there and was Brazilian champion of 1986 beating his old club Guarani in the final. The World Cup was held in Mexico that same year, and Careca was determined not to miss it again. He played a key role in yet another great Brazilian team which reached the quarterfinals and were beaten by France on penalties in one of the classic games in soccer history. Personally, Careca had a great tournament and scored five goals making him second on the topscorers’ list after Lineker. Careca was soon tempted to join a top club in Europe and after staying another season with Sao Paulo, he teamed up with Diego Maradona and fellow Brazilian Alemao in Napoli in 1987. Careca was now ranked as one of the best strikers in the world and with Napoli he won several trophies, among them the Scudetto (Serie A championship) and the UEFA Cup beating Stuttgart with Careca as one of the goalscorers. From a Napoli Fan Site... After six years in Napoli, he moved to Japan in 1993 as one of the foreign stars trying to set the Japanese league alight. Careca was then 33 and spent three years in Asia before returning home to Brazil in 1997. He was nearly forty when he retired having played in the lower leagues for a couple of years. Sources http://www.vivadiego.com/carnap.html http://www.planetworldcup.com/LEGENDS/careca.html
After considerable thought, I've decided to take.... Júlio Botelho "JULHINHO" with my 3rd pick. Position: Ponta Direita Clubs: Juventus (BR) (1950), Portuguesa (1951 to 1955), Fiorentina (ITA) (1955 to 1959). Palmeiras (1959 to 1967). Titles: Taça Rio-São Paulo with Portuguesa (1954); Scudetto/Italian Champion with Fiorentina (1955); Italian Vice-Championship with Fiorentina (1956 and 1957); Campeonato Paulista with Palmeiras (1959 e 1963); Taça do Brasil with Palmeiras (1960), Copa Rio São-Paulo with Palmeiras (1965 and 1967) and Copa Roca the Seleção Brasileira (1960). [Profile to follow once I have time to write it.] .. and ... José Ribamar de Oliveira "CANHOTEIRO" with my 4th Position: Ponta Esquerda Clubs: Paysandu (1954); São Paulo (1954 to 1963); Deportivo Nacional (MEX) (1964); Toluca (MEX); Nacional and Saad (1965). Titles/Honours: Torneio Jarrito (México)-1955; Pequena Taça do Mundo (VEN) (1957); Campeonato Paulista (1957) Often called the “Garrincha of the left,” Canhoteiro is considered by many football historians to be the greatest ponta esquerda in Brasilian football history (and perhaps the world). Among his admirers and proponents were Zizinho and Djalma Santos. Interestingly, Canhoteiro he was a great friend of the latter, with whom he had played on an excellent Portuguesa side – and this was in part the reason for his absence from the 1958 World Cup. Wanting to spare Djalma (his marker in the tryouts/practice) from humiliation and demoralization, he simply saved his best football and dribbles… and was cut in favor of a player that has yet to be selected. He possessed amazing intimacy with the ball and was a master of disconcerting dribbles, crosses, and assists – he was even competent on defense. He is an important piece in my gigsaw. BTW, you Palmeireses and Sao Paulinos cannot accuse me of lacking objectivity. =)
My next selection is.... Ze Carlos Source: http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zé_Carlos Source: http://miltonneves.uol.com.br/qfl/index.asp?id_qfl=2123 A translation to English to come later. I decided to pick him to complete my central midfield. He was a playmaker and he could also stop plays from developing. He anticipated plays and made precise passes. He also was a great free kick taker.
Profile for Julinho (see above): Julinho was almost certainly Brasil’s second best ponta direita. To simply say that does not convey the extent of his brilliance, however. He could dribble to both sides, he could go to the goal line to cross, he could create goals for his teammates, but he could also cut through the middle and score with either foot. He would be more of a legend in Brasil if he had not gone abroad to play in Italy at a time when very few did, and when doing so actually diminished one’s chances of making it onto the seleção. Julinho was on the 1954 team and was called the greatest Brasilian in the competition by Puskas. Despite playing abroad he was remembered and called up for 1958, but he himself declined to play on the grounds that he’d be unfairly taking a slot from domestic players. It was this way that Garrincha won the spot (and never lost it). There was a game against England in 1959 at the Maracana where for whatever reason, Julinho was the starter and Garrincha was on the bench. The fans booes were said to be deafening (and planned well in advance)… but within the course of the game Julinho, though his brilliant play (he scored and gave the pass for the only other goal) won a standing ovation that was equally deafening. This was an era where Brasil “suffered” from an overabundance of talent in many positions, it is my belief that had he been born a little earlier or later he would have had even more chance to shine with the verde-amarela. On my team, he will be the titular absoluto. Moderators: if you can edit this into my previous post, it would be even better.
My Fourth Pick: JORGINHO Jorge de Amorim Campos One of the best right laterals in the history of Brazilian football, Jorginho was an excellent marker and skillful with the ball. He was adept at joining the attack, but didn't neglect his defensive duties. Born in Rio de Janeiro on August 17, 1964, he began his career in America RJ. In 1985 he moved to Flamengo. Early in his career he was considered a very dirty player, and was often ejected from matches due to his strong phyiscal play. But over the years he cleaned up his act and became a great tackler without resorting to violence. With Flamengo he won a Carioca title in 86 and a Brazilian title in 87. In 1989 Jorginho was transferred to Bayer Leverkusen. At the time it was said by many that a Brazilian player like Jorginho could not adapt to Germany and the Bundesliga, but Jorginho proved them wrong. He stayed with Leverkusen until 1992, and then moved to German giants Bayern Munich, with whom he won the Bundesliga title in 1994. In 1992 Jorginho won FIFA's fair play award, which must have surprised those who remembered his play during his early days with Flamengo. With Brazil's national team Jorginho had great success. He won the Junior title in 1983, and the silver medal in the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul. IN 1989 he won the Copa America. But the most important title was in 1994, when he was a key member of Brazil's national team which, after a 24 year drought, won the World Cup at the USA. In 1995 Jorginho moved to Kashima Antlers of Japan. He became one of the main atractions of the J-league, as well as winning two Japanese championships. He returned to Brazil in 1999, to play for Sao Paulo, Vasco da Gama and Fluminense. He retired in 2003 and has recently been named coach of America RJ, the club where he started his career. Trajectory: America RJ 1984 Flamengo 1985 to 89 Bayer Leverkusen 1989 to 92 Bayern Munich 1992 to 95 Kashima Antlers 1995 to 99 Sao Paulo 1999 Vasco da Gama 2000, 01 Fluminense 2001 to 03 National team: 90 caps, 6 goals Titles: Junior World Champion (Brazil 1983) Olympic Silver Medal (Brazil 1988) Carioca Champion (Flamengo 1986) Brazilian Champion (Flamengo 1987) Copa America Champion (Brazil 1989) German Champion (Bayern Munich 1994) Japanese Champion (Kashima 1996) Japanese Champion (Kashima 1997) World Cup Champion (Brazil 1994) Mercosur Cup (Vasco da Gama 2000) Copa Joao Havelange (Vasco da Gama 2000)
Raí de Souza Vieira de Oliveira Born: 15/05/1965 in Ribeirão Preto, SP Raí is another player, along with Romario, with whom I feel a special connection, since I saw him play several times in the World Cup in 94. Raí was an extremely frustrating player and I think it's unfortunate that to many Brazilians (those who arent Tricolor), and general fans of football, two things tend to overshadow his phenomenal career. The first is, well, being the brother of the holy Sócrates...and during his career, I'm pretty sure that Raí never truly escaped the accomplished shadow of his brother. Ironically enough though, Raí won more titles than his brother. The second aspect which overshadows him is his rather disappointing play as Brazil's #10 in 94. In fact, he only played in one full game...and was subbed in several games, and didnt even play in the final. These two things, I'm certain, truly cast a damper on his overall career. There really isnt a single player in Brazil in the past 20 years who has had the impact that he has had within Brazil with one club (Ronaldo and Romario both left Brazil early in their careers). Of course, the primary reason for this is that he remained in Brazil and had success before he went to Europe...and then he returned, which is a rarity. São Paulo is Raí...and along with other players who are the faces of their clubs (Zico with Flamengo, Pele with Santos, Ademir with Palmeiras, and Garrincha with Botafogo). For São Paulo, Raí was the architect in the midfield of one of the greatest Brazilian club teams of all time...up there with Santos of the 60s, Palmeiras of the late 60s and early 70s, and Flamengo of the late 70s and early 80s. He was tall for a Brazilian, at 1.89 meters and his height and strength would terrorize his opponents on the offensive side (in one game he scored 5 goals against Noroeste and declined to take a penalty to score his 6th), as well as on the defensive side. They won the Intercontinental Cup two years in a row, a Brazilian feat only accomplished by the great Santos teams of 62 and 63. In the 92 Intercontintal Cup final against Barcelona (a team which featured Michael Laudrup, Guardiola, and Stoichkov), his 2 goal performance gave Tricolor the victory. Raí had the world at his feet in late 93. He was unquestionably the best player in South America and soon made the move to Paris Saint-Germain where he would also be a part of one of the greatest French teams in recent memory. His club's feats are perhaps only rivaled by Lyon's current unstoppable dynasty. Despite his success at Paris Saint-Germain, he never truly lived up to his potential there. After all, he was supposed to be as good, if not better, than his own brother. He still found success in France, but in 98 he would return to São Paulo and lead his club to victory in the Paulistão. However, in 99, he suffered a severe knee injury in the Campeonato Brasileiro which took him out for the whole year, and thus, robbing him the chance of guiding his team to Brazilian league title. All was not lost though, and little by little, he recovered, and again, lead his team to another Paulistão title in 2000. In late 2000, he would retire soon after in a last minute defeat in the Copa do Brasil final. There's no doubt in my mind that Raí as a player is one of Brazil's greatest midfielders of all time. As stated, his disappointments for the Brazilian national team I think are what really give him an underrated reputation. As a player though, his accomplishments in Brazil, are unrivaled in recent memory. Clubs: 1984-1986: Botafogo-SP 1987: Ponte Preta-SP 1987-1993: São Paulo FC-SP 1993-1998: Paris SG - França 1998-2000: São Paulo FC-SP Goals for primary teams: São Paulo: 300 jogos e 113 gols Paris Saint-Germain: 176 jogos e 54 gols Seleção: 51 jogos e 16 gols Titles: Copa Stanley Rous: 1987 Campeonato Paulista: 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1998, 2000 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1991 Torneio Amizade: 1992 Copa Libertadores: 1992, 1993 Copa Intercontinental: 1992, 1993 Copa da França: 1993, 1995, 1998 Copa do Mundo: 1994 Campeonato Francês: 1994 Copa da Liga Francesa: 1995, 1998 Supercopa da Europa: 1996 Awards: Bola de Prata Brasileira (Placar): 1989, 1991, 1992 Leading scorer in the Campeonato Paulista: 1991 Best South American player (El Mundo-Venezuela): 1992 MVP of the Intercontinental Cup: 1992 Jornal El Pais (best player): 1992 Best player in the French league: 1995, 1996
Edinho , real name Edino Nazareth Filho , (born June 5, 1955 in Rio de Janeiro) was a football (soccer) player from Brazil. He played central defender with Fluminense Football Club, Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and with the Brazilian national team. Clubs 1975 - 1982: Fluminense Football Club (Brazil) 1982 - 1987: Udinese Calcio (Italy) 1987 - 1988: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazil) 1988 - 1989: Fluminense Football Club (Brazil) 1989 - 1990: Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense (Brazil) Edinho received the « Brazilian Silver Ball» in 1982. National team He had 87 caps (19 non official) with the Brazilian national team. He played the Football World Cup 1978, the Football World Cup 1982 and the Football World Cup 1986. Honours Winner of Pan-American Games in 1975 with the Brazilian national team Winner Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro championship) in 1975, 1976 and 1980 with Fluminense Football Club Winner Campeonato Brasileiro (Brazilian championship) in 1987 with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Winner Campeonato Gaúcho (Rio Grande do Sul championship) in 1989 with Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense Winner Copa do Brasil in 1989 with Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense Winner of Kirin Cup in 1988 with Fluminense Football Club Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinho"
Drafter: Sempre Pick: 4th Player: Aldair Position: Central defense Bio from Wikipedia Aldair, full name Aldair Santos do Nascimento (born November 30, 1965 in Ilhéus, Brazil) was a famous football (soccer) defender. He was part of the Brazilian national team that won the 1994 World Cup. Aldair started playing at Flamengo where he won his most important title in Brazil, the Brazilian championship. In 1994, he got his best moment in life when playing by the side of Romário, Bebeto and others at the World Cup in the USA. He also played in the 1998 edition. Aldair made a move to Europe in 1989, playing with Benfica. He moved to AS Roma next year and stayed there until 2004, when he joined Genoa. As of July 2005, Aldair is playing at Rio Branco. Some statistics With A.S. Roma: 415 official matches: 312 league matches; 43 league cup matches; 53 european cup matches; 1 league supercup match; 3 titles: 1990-91 league cup 2000-01 league 2001 league supercup 20 goals scored 36,098 minutes played 47 yellow cards 7 red cards
BRANCO In his prime, he was considered the best left-back in the world. Without him, Brazil do not win the World Cup in 1994. Besides the cannon Branco had in his left foot, he was also a very good dribbler, passer and possessed incredible technical ability considering his position. For more on Branco:http://www.gazetaesportiva.net/idolos/futebol/branco/ Name:Claudio Ibrahim Vaz Leal Born:April 4, 1964 in Bage, Brazil Position:Left-Back Clubs:Internacional (1980-81), Fluminense (1981-86), Brescia (1986-88), FC Porto (1988-91), Genoa (1991-93), Grêmio (1992-94), Flamengo (1995), Corinthians (1995), Middlesbrough (1996), and MetroStars (1997).
Fourth Selection: Clodoaldo Name: Clodoaldo Tavares de Santana Born: 26 September, 1949 in Aracaju, Brazil Position: midfielder Career Span: 1966-1981 Nationality: Brazilian Caps/Goals: 69 caps, 3 goals Honors 1 World Cup (1970) 5 São Paulo State Championships (1967, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1978) Club Teams Santos (1966-1979) Tampa Bay Rowdies (1980) Nacional-AM (1981) From: Profile from Minorthreat
Auriverde 4th pick Round 4 Danilo Alvim,O Príncipe position:central midfield For little Danilo Alvim he was not made unusable for the soccer when he started to play as professional. In January of 1941, when going down of a bus, in the Praça da bandeira, and trying to catch a tram in movement, ihe was run over by an automobile. The bulletin of one of the infirmaries of the Hospital of Cruz Vermelha, that later changed the name for Hospital Souza Aguiar, informed that the patient Danilo Faria Alvim, of 19 years, player of America, had broken the two legs. It was 18 months plastered. In the 1st semester of 1942 he came back to make exercises of muscular recovery. Even with difficulty, his passion for the ball was so great that he never left it to lose the hopes to come back to play soccer. He came back showing as much class and category that soon he earned the nickname of "Prince". His chance appeared when the Flavio technician Costa took a Carioca selection to train in the field of America. The center Rui was hurt and Flavio placed Zazur in its place. The team of reserves,indicated a player of the club to finish the trainings. Danilo that was in the arquibancadas was called and entered to train against the experienced players with much naturalness. Finished the trainings, Flavio Coast convoked Danilo. Before transferring to the Vasco da Gamma, still it played in Canto do Rio in 1943. It was for for loan, excused there for the technician of America, Gentile Cardoso. Perceiving the hugethat mistake he made, Gentile brought him in return for Campos Sales. Danilo went for the Vasco through trainer Ondino Vieira, who went personally to contract him. He gained its first titulo of Carioca champion in 1947. He repeated the dose in 1949. 1950 and 1952. Also he was champion of the champion clubs in 1948 in Chile. Brazilian champion for the Carioca election in 1950 and champion South American in 1949. He was vice world-wide champion in 1950, when he suffered the biggest disillusionment from his career. In 1954 he transferred to the Botafogo where he played for two years. But, already he was not the same. He was ending one of the most shining careers of a football player. After fifteen years running behind the ball, Danilo retired. Soon later he became a coach. In 1963, as trainer of the election of the Bolivia, conquered titulo of South American champion. Danilo Alvim that arrived to be the "O Prince of the Brazilian soccer", passed his last days in the street of the bitterness. Living with a retirement of minimum wage, it liveed in a small apartment in the center of Rio De Janeiro. After the death of its woman, the solitude took account of Danilo. With the memory consumed for the time, Danilo died in day 16 of June of 1996.
My next selection, gives my team a solid base from the back to the front. With Mauro Galvao holding the Defense together....Zico doing it all in midfield...and Jairzinho finishing upfront nothing better than to add WC veteran BATISTA to carry the PIANO. MY 4th PICK: BATISTA Nome: João Batista da Silva Nascimento: 8/3/1955, em Porto Alegre (RS) Batista for those that may not remember is a more skilled version of Dunga. Both as a matter of fact came from Inter's junior teams Dunga in the 80's, Batista in the 70's. Dunga based his style on Batista. Lots of Guts, power and the piece that held the entire team together. Batista starred on the 1978 Brazilian World Cup Team and was also on the 1982 World Cup team. It was Batista that marked Maradona in the 82 Brazil x Argentina Matchup and Batistas tough marking caused Maradona to lose his head and get a Red Card when he came in hard on Batista. When asked the night before the game if he was worried about marking the young Maradona he said "I havent lost any sleep over it". The next day Maradona would get a red card from coming in hard on Batista. Foolishly in my opinion Brazilian Coach Tele Santana opted for Toninho Cerezo as a starter in 82 instead of Batista. Had Batista been on the field the next game against Italy, chances are Brazil would have not lost the way they did to Italy. Not downing Cerezo which was flashier but he was in no way as strong defensively as Batista. Batista was also part of all 3 of Inters 75,76 and 79 Brazilian Championships. Including the 79 undefeated one. He later starred in Italy for Lazio. Profile: http://www.gazetaesportiva.net/idolos/futebol/batista_interrs/index.htm
With his pick, tpmazembe selects José REINALDO de Lima. He will post a profile when he comes back on.