Zico

Zico

Born 1953-05-03 (age 73) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Arthur Antunes Coimbra (born 3 March 1953), better known as Zico), is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. Often called the "White Pelé", he was a creative playmaker, with excellent technical skills, vision and an eye for goal, who is considered one of the most clinical finishers and best passers ever, as well as one of the greatest players of all time. He is also widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian to never win the World Cup. One of the world's best players of the late 1970s and early 1980s, he is regarded as one of the best playmakers and free kick specialists in history, able to bend the ball in all directions. As stated on goal.com, Zico is the player that scored the most goals from direct free kicks, with 101 goals.

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Known For

Placar: A Revista Militante
A Vampire in the Family
L'allenatore nel pallone
L'allenatore nel pallone

1984

as Sé stesso

Zico
Zico

2002

Zico: O Samurai de Quintino
Flamengo: A Century of Passion
Uma Aventura do Zico
Uma Aventura do Zico

1998

as Zico / Zicópia

Sócrates, The Artist
A Rodriguiana Epopeia Rubro Negra
El Mundial México 86
El Mundial México 86

as Self (archive footage)

Heróis de Uma Nação
Heróis de Uma Nação

2007

as Himself

Reading Again Graúna
Aldair - Cuore Giallorosso
Aldair - Cuore Giallorosso

2026

as Sé stesso

Flamengo Paixão