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Wilson da Silva Piazza (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈwiwsõ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ piˈazɐ]; born 25 February 1943 in Ribeirão das Neves[1]), is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as defensive midfielder and centre-back, in particular with Cruzeiro E.C. and the Brazilian national team.
He was a member of the Brazilian team that won the 1970 World Cup.[2]
Clubs
- 1961 1964 : Renasença (Minas Gerais)
- 1964 1979 : Cruzeiro E.C.
He was a member of the Cruzeiro team which won the 1976 Copa Libertadores.[3]
National team
Piazza made 47 appearances for the Brazilian national team between 1969 and 1975.[1] He played for them in both the 1970 and 1974 World Cups, appearing in six games in 1970, including the final.[4]
Honours
- 1970 FIFA World Cup with the Brazilian national team
- Taça Brasil in 1966 with Cruzeiro E.C.
- Copa Libertadores in 1976 with Cruzeiro E.C.
- Winner Campeonato Mineiro (Minas Gerais State championship) in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1977 with Cruzeiro E.C.
- He received the Brazilian Silver Ball in 1972.
References
- ^ a b Wilson Piazza at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Gwidon Naskrent, Roberto Di Maggio and José Luis Pierrend (17 September 2010). "World Cup Champions Squads 1930 - 2010". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ 1976 Copa Libertadores at RSSSF
- ^ "Wilson Piazza". List of FIFA competition appearances. FIFA. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
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