Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos biography
Real name:
Roberto Carlos da Silva;
Nationality: Brazilian;
Birth: 10 April 1977 at Garca;
National selection: Team Brazil;
Club: Real madrid, Fenerbahçe SK;
Position: Defender;
Size: 1.68;
Weight: 70 kg;
Foot: Left; Wiper tireless on the left at Real Madrid and for Brazil, Roberto Carlos da Silva at the elite level as he tumbles into the opposing lane: at full speed. Originally from Araras, a district of Sao Paulo, the young Roberto joined the first team Union San Juan at the age of 14 years, begins in the jersey auriverde with the age of 16, and 18 s’ places in the team of Palmeiras while enjoying his first selection with great Seleção! Just that.
It must be said that Roberto Carlos is not a normal boy. Rather a force of nature in physics both unusual and impressive. With its 68 meter and 70 kg, her drilled in the defenses are the result of a boar hitting an Austin Mini. With a center of gravity lower than average, added to a thigh circumference of 58 cm, the man developed early qualities of speed and percussion unpublished at his post, and a ball striking thought that atomic reserved for the Captain Tsubasa anime (ah, the famous shot of the eagle …).
Europe discovers So this little phenomenon in the colors of Inter Milan in 1995. His vision of the ultra-offensive left-back does not really fall in line with the plans of coach despite a season full of decorated five league goals. Inter, because customary, let out the jewel to a club where the frenzied Brazilian mounted not cause hives to the coach. For that Carlos gives his best, he should let it speak. And to let him speak tactically we must take into account his propensity to not play (or almost) in his own half.
Spain, where there is love of attacking play, is thus an ideal base for the lefty. The Hierro, Helguera and other Makelele who will be responsible for compensating its ups have no doubt sometimes hated. But what a performance in attack! In 11 years of presence in the club merengue, the indefatigable Roberto Carlos will pile up 46 goals in La Liga and 16 in the Champions League, which a lot of kicks. And especially expand the already impressive trophy room with the Real, among others, three C1 and many titles of Champion of Spain.
With the explosion of Roberto Carlos, is the very definition of the position of fullback who is getting old. After years of wondering how to stop the man, the European coaches will be inspired by this vision of the position to give a new dimension to their attack animation. If today’s Cicinho and Maicon frolicking merrily with little fear from the howls of the bench, Roberto Carlos – and his compatriot Cafu – there is not a stranger. In Seleção, we do it will never criticized his climbs. At the 2002 World Cup, the coach also settled the issue by opting for a 3-5-2, which requires less defensive withdrawal Carlos and Cafu, with after a fifth trophy to Brazil.
After ten years together, his love affair with Real Madrid beats still a bit of wing. And if his performance earned him some criticism justified, they may stem from the state of the “White House”. Florentino Perez years seem to have tarnished his legendary good humor in a locker room where “Spanish” and “Brazilians” tear in a warm end of cycle that makes you want to look elsewhere. But at 33, one whose family has adopted the above Spain that Real would get back on the right track to finish his career in style when he beat in January 2007 the last record in the league matches for a foreigner held by Alfredo Di Stefano (329).
Moreover, even if it’s the one where he plays the least, Roberto Carlos won a championship as expected for Madrid during the season 2006-08. Aware that his era was finally over, he decided to gave a final challenge. Why not win the championship and the Cup … Turkey by committing to Fenerbahce .

Roberto Carlos

Great Roberto Carlos - Brazilian and Real Madrid player

Roberto Carlos's best goals

Saturday, 20 August 2011

Gérson

Gérson biography
BORN: January 1, 1941
COUNTRY: Brazil
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES: 2 tournaments ('66, '70)
CLUBS: Botafogo, Sao Paolo

INTRODUCTION: The greatest midfielder of the 1970 World Cup and arguably the greatest passer of all-time.

1966 World Cup - England
Gerson was the successor of Didi as Brazil's midfield general in the 1966 World Cup. He was one of the new stars in the side, together with Jairzinho and Tostao. However, Brazil's ageing team faded and collapsed against Hungary and Portugal. The defending champions failed even to reach the second-round.
1970 World Cup - Mexico
Gerson had a superb tournament in 1970 where he orchestrated most of Brazil's brilliant attack during this World Cup. In the first-round against Rumania, he provided memorable 40-yard pass from midfield for Pele to score. Gerson combined superbly with Rivelino and Clodoaldo to setup devastating chances for Pele, Jairzinho and Tostao.

His masterful performances were quickly noticed by opponents and in the semi-final Uruguay put a player on Gerson in the semi-final. With Gerson tightly marked, Brazil struggled to build their fluid attacks. Gerson, however, had other ideas. As the match developed, he deliberately stayed deep in midfield and drew his marker out position. This allowed Clodoaldo to attack and duly brought the Brazil's first goal.

In the final against Italy, Gerson was arguably the man of the match in the star-studded teams which included not only the few Brazilian masters but also Italian greats such as Facchetti, Riva, Mazzola and Rivera. With the game tied at 1-1, Gerson received a pass on the edge of the area, raced away from an Italian marker before firing a powerful shot past Albertosi in the Italian goal. Italy threatened to tie the game but Gerson quickly settled the match with a superb, trademark 40-yard pass that allowed Pele to setup Jairzinho for the third goal.

Gérson

Copa 1970 - Gol Gérson - Brasil 4x1 Itália

Gerson - Brazil Italy 1970

Garrincha

Garrincha biography
REAL NAME: Manoel Franscico Dos Santos
BORN: October 28, 1933
COUNTRY: Brazil
NICKNAME: Little Bird
WORLD CUP APPEARANCES: 11 games
CLUBS: Pau Grande, Botafogo, Corinthians, Barranquilla, Flamengo, Red Star Paris

INTRODUCTION: The greatest player as well as joint top-scorer in the 1962 World Cup. Also the best winger in the entire history of the competition.

1958 World Cup - SwedenMore than England's Stanley Matthews, he was the greatest winger in the history of the World Cup. Garrincha, meaning Little Bird, was a potential match-winner but had a tendency to be very inconsistent. Feola, the Brazilian coach, was aware of this and did not used him for the first two games. However, Nilton Santos led a famous player deputation and asked the coach to field Garrincha, his teammate at Botafogo. Feola agreed to use Garrincha, together with a 17-year-old called Pele, in the third game against Yashin's USSR. The results were spectacular.
Garrincha got off to an explosive start, hitting the post soon after the kick-off. His continued to tease the Soviet defense from the right wing. Even the strong European defenders could not provide an answer to his brilliance. Against France in the semi-final, Garrincha played a crucial role in setting up Vava's goal. But Garrincha's greatest performance in his first World Cup was saved for the final. He was, together with Pele, the best player of an outstanding Brazilian side.

To the surprise of many, Liedholm put Sweden one up. Thereafter, Garrincha was the tormentor of the Swedish defense on the right wing. He was such an awkward customer, in one move he may take the ball under his close control. In the next move, he would tease the defenders with his body movements, making even the coolest Swedish defenders to wonder whether it was a feint or not. Then, all out of a sudden, he would accelarate and get pass the one or two defenders marking him, leaving them standing in bewilderment.

And to finish it all off, the Little Bird would provide a deadly, low, accurate cross into the penalty area. Two such moves gave Brazil a 2-1 lead with Vava linking perfectly with Garrincha's, sliding in one goal after another. Brazil eventually game out with a handsome 5-2 victory, the other two goals from the emerging Pele. 1962 World Cup - Chile Pele, who played so well four years ago in Sweden, did not quite make the same impact in this World Cup after being sidelined by injury. Almost single-handley, Garrincha powered Brazil to retain the trophy. In this tournament, Garrincha unveiled some new weapons to add to his already impressive arsenal, and he used them to destroy England and Chile, the host nation.

In the last group match againt Spain, one of Brazil's toughest opponents, the score remained at 1-1 with only four minutes to go. Then Garrincha, just like what he did to other European defenses in Sweden, created the match winner for Amarildo and led Brazil into the second round.

Against England, he outjumped the towering Englaish defenders to head in the first goal. His fierce free-kick then opened way for the second goal, scored by Vava. To round it all up, he made it 3-1 for Brazil. It was a moment of magic, he thumped a long-range swerving drive beyond the grasping hand of the hapless goalkeeper.

His next victim was Chile. He again scored with a tremendous shot outside the penalty area that gave the goalkeeper no chance. He then again out-jumped the opposing defense to head in the second goal. After Chile pulled one back through Leonel Sanchez, Garrincha created a third Brazilian goal for Vava with his accurate corner kick.

Towards the end of the match, however, Garrincha was sent off for retaliating the many fouls Chilean committed on him. But FIFA decided he could still play in the final. After beating Czechoslovakia 3-1, Garrincha was voted the Player of the Tournament. He was also joint top-scorer, with 4 goals to his credit.

1966 World Cup - England

Injured in a car accident prior to the 1966 World Cup, the Little Bird was no longer the same force. In the first match against Bulgaria, he scored with a beautifully flighted free-kick. In the next match, Brazil was beaten for the first time since 1954 and, ironically, their conqueror was the same nation. This game turned out to be the last World Cup match Garrincha played. The 3-1 loss was his first ever defeat in the 49 games he played for Brazil, not even the great Pele could boast such a proud record.
HIS GOALS IN THE WORLD CUP - COMPLETE RECORD

Garrincha

Garrincha

Didi

Didi biography
REAL NAME: WALDYR PEREIRA
BORN: OCT. 8, 1928
COUNTRY: Brazil
WORLD CUP APPEARNCES: 3 tournaments ('54, '58, '62)
CLUBS: Rio Branco, Lencoes, Madureiro, Fluminese, Botafogo, Real Madrid, Valencia, Botafogo

INTRODUCTION: Two-time World Cup player and one of the world's greatest playmaker. Didi was theorchestrator of Brazil's two World Cup winning teams.
CAREER INTERNATIONAL GOALS: 20 in 68 games

1954 World Cup - Switzerland

MIDFIELD MEASTRO
Didi was already a world star in 1954 before the arrival of Garrincha and Pele.
Ademir, Zizinho and Jair, the terrible attacking trio, was now gone from the Brazilian team. In Didi, Brazil found a new star to succeed the brilliant Zizinho. A deadly free-kick specialist, he was the player who invented the bannana kick, known as folha seca (meaning dry leaf) that bend past defensive walls. He had superb tactical sense andcreativity. He scored in his World Cup debut against Mexico and then again in the next match against Yugoslavia. In the quarter-final against Hungary, he played superbly. At one point Didi was controlling the game and even combined with Indio to create Brazil's first goal. But the Hungarians, one of the finest sides seen in the World Cup, eventually fought back to win 4-2.

1958 World Cup - Sweden Didi emerged from this World Cup as one of thegreatest player in the 1958 edition. Brazil did not ensure qualification to this World Cup until the last match. And Didi scored with another free-kick special against Peru for the only goal of the game. For all the great players you will eventually hear of this brilliant Brazilian side (i.e.,Pele, Garrincha et al), it was actually Didi who got them to Sweden in the first place. However, at the start of this campaign, Didi's place in the team was anything but assured, being critisized as not motivited enough and too old to play as one of the two players in midfield.
   MIDFIELD SENSATION
Didi shot past the USSR defense. He now has a perfect midfield partner in Zito and would be acclaimed as the world's greatest midfield general.
In the second match against England, Didi was marked tightly by Slater but still managed to dictate the rythym of the first half.   But Brazil failed to win the match and after seeing the Brazilian midfield faded in the second half against England, coach Feola brought in Zito to assist Didi in midfield. The scheme worked remarkably well, Didi produced a touch of sublime class against the Soviet side, making a exquisite through-ball to Vava, who score pass Yashin, the famous USSR keeper. That opened the floodgate and Brazil won the match easily to qualify for the second round.

After beating Wales 1-0 in the next match, Brazil met France, their strongest opponents, in the semi-final. With French defender Jonquet injured in the first half, Didi capitalized on their advantage and broke the deadlock by scoring a crucial goal 8 minutes from half-time. Brazil won the match 5-2. In the final against the host Sweden, Garrincha and Pele were the stars but Didi was again the dominant personality in the midfield. Soon after the game, he was snapped up by Real Madrid, the greatest club team at that time.

1962 World Cup - Chile Four years later, at the age of 34, Didi had past his peak. This time again, he was not gurantee a place in the Brazilian team, his playmaker place was threatened by a new player called Cinesinho. To reclaim his place, Didi left Spain and return to Brazil's Botafogojust two years before the World Cup in Chile. Although he never reproduce the formed showed in Sweden, with the explosive Garrincha in his side, Brazil was still too strong for anyone and went on to win their second World Cup.

Didi

Pelé vs Sweden - World Cup 1958 Final game - 2nd half

1966 Santos (Pele) vs. Inter-Milan - 2nd half excerpt

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Djalma Santos

Djalma Santos biography
Dejalma dos Santos (also spelled Djalma Santos, born 27 February 1929 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian former football player who started for the Brazil national team in four World Cups, winning two, in 1958 and 1962. Santos is one of the greatest defensive backs that have played for Brazil. While primarily known for his defensive skills, he found time to raid down the right flank and was steadfast in support of the attacking game. He played in the World Cups of 1954, 1958, 1962, and 1966, the last one aged 37. Santos helped create the final goal of the 1962 Final for Brazil. Noting that the Czech goalkeeper Schroiff was somewhat off his line, Santos lofted a long, massive, high arcing ball, into the goalmouth aided by the glare of the afternoon sun. Schroiff mishandled the cross, and Brazilian striker Vava hammered the ball into goal. He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

Djalma Santos