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Athlete
Carlos Alberto Torres
Famoose for
Captaining Brazil to the 1970 World Cup.
World Cup final · NASL titles
- Born
- 17 July 1944
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro
- Died
- 25 October 2016
More people
Carlos Alberto Torres
Carlos Alberto Torres was a Brazilian defender and coach whose attacking play from right-back helped define Brazil’s celebrated 1970 team.
Early life
Rio beginnings
Born in Rio de Janeiro, he joined Fluminense’s senior side at nineteen.
Career
- 1966
Santos
Joined Pelé at the club.
- 1970
World Cup captain
Led Brazil to victory in Mexico.
- 1974
Fluminense return
Returned to the Rio club.
- 1977
New York Cosmos
Moved to the North American league.
Achievements
World Cup final
Scored Brazil’s fourth goal in the victory over Italy.
NASL titles
Won three championships with the Cosmos.
Beyond sport
Family
His son Alexandre Torres also became a professional footballer.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.