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Name
  
Wilson Silva


Role
  
Footballer

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Wilson da Silva Piazza ([ˈwiwsõ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ piˈazɐ]; born 25 February 1943 in Ribeirão das Neves), is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as defensive midfielder and centre-back, in particular with Cruzeiro E.C. and the Brazilian national team.

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He was a member of the Brazilian team that won the 1970 World Cup.

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.

    National team

    Piazza made 47 appearances for the Brazilian national team between 1969 and 1975. He played for them in both the 1970 and 1974 World Cups, appearing in six games in 1970, including the final.

    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

    Wilson da Silva Piazza Wikipedia
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