Date of Birth: 8 October 1929
Didi gained the world championship in 1958 and 1962. In 1958, it became selected as the great. Global Cup participant. Waldyr Pereira or Didi is one of Brazil’s first champions. He knows football by being a man of steel in the middle. It is said that Didi coined the term “beautiful game“.In addition, the man himself was part of the football team with Pele from 1954-1966. He won 2 world championships with the national team.
DIDI`S Characteristics
- 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
Courtesy of the Club and the City
- 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
Particular Accomplishment
- 1958 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
- Brazil Football Museum Hall of Fame
- 1958 FIFA World Cup All-star team
