Brazilian footballer and coach

Zico

Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. Often called the "White Pelé", he was a creative playmaker with excellent technical skills, vision and an eye for goal. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he is also considered to be one of the best free kick specialists in history, able to bend the ball in all directions. By one estimate, Zico is the player that scored the most goals from direct free kicks, with 101 goals including friendlies, among which 62 verified in official games.

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1953

March 3

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1950s

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Zico, in brief

Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. Often called the "White Pelé", he was a creative playmaker with excellent technical skills, vision and an eye for goal. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he is also considered to be one of the best free kick specialists in history, able to bend the ball in all directions. By one estimate, Zico is the player that scored the most goals from direct free kicks, with 101 goals including friendlies, among which 62 verified in official games.

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