Djalma Santos
Football, Football player
1929 – 2013
Who was Djalma Santos?
Djalma Pereira Dias dos Santos known simply as Djalma Santos was a Brazilian footballer who started for the Brazil national team in four World Cups, winning two, in 1958 and 1962. Santos is considered to be one of the greatest right-backs of all time. While primarily known for his defensive skills, he often ventured upfield and displayed some impressive attacking skills.
Along with Franz Beckenbauer, he is one of only two players to be included into three FIFA World Cup All Star teams (in 1954, 1958 and 1962). He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.
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- Born
- Feb 27, 1929
Brazil - Nationality
- Brazil
- Lived in
- São Paulo
- Died
- Jul 23, 2013
Uberaba
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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