Carlos Alberto Torres
Carlos Alberto "Capita" Torres, also known as "O Capitão do Tri", was a Brazilian football player and manager who played as an attacking right-sided full-back or wing-back. A technically gifted defender with good ball skills and defensive capabilities, he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of all time. He also stood out for his leadership, and was an excellent penalty taker. Nicknamed O Capitão, he captained the Brazil national team to victory in the 1970 World Cup, scoring the fourth goal in the final, considered one of the greatest goals in the history of the tournament.
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General Info
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Male
Date of Birth
July 17th, 1944
Age
82
Birth Place
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Date of Death
October 25th, 2016
Died Aged
72
Star Sign
Cancer
Height
180 cm | 5'11
Occupation
Footballer
Sportsperson
Football Manager
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