Didi:
- Date Of Birth: 8 October 1929
- Didi won the 1958 & 1962 Worldcup. He has been voted the best player at the 1958 World Cup.
Didi participated in the 1958 world Championships as the World Champion in 1958 and 1962.
As a middle-aged man, Waldyr Pereira or Didi should have better balls. Didi is said to have written the word Nice Game. Moreover, the man himself played in the legendary Brazilian football team with Pele from 1954-1966. He won 2 world championships with the national team.
Didi Personal Information
- Full Name: Waldyr Pereira
- Nation: Brazil
- Height: 174 cm
- Position: Central Holding Midfielder
- Career Duration: 1947-1966
- Career Goals: 133
- International Caps: 68 Games
- International Goals: 20 Goals
- Major Club: Botafogo
- World Cup Participation: 1954,1958,1962 -15 Games
Club & Country Honours:
- 2 Times FIFA World Cup Winners- 1958,1962
- 4 Times Campeonato Carioca- 1955, 58, 61, 62
- 1 Time Atlantic Cup- 1956
- 3 Times Copa America Runner-Up -1953, 1957, 1959
- 1951 Fluminense State Championship winner
- 1960 European Cup winner Ramon de Carranza Trophy
Individual Awards:
- 1958 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
- Brazil Football Museum Hall of Fame
- 1958 FIFA World Cup All-star team
