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Zico
Creative midfield play for Flamengo and Brazil.
Brazil goals · Fenerbahçe
- Born
- 3 March 1953
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro
More people
Zico
Brazilian footballer and coach, born Arthur Antunes Coimbra, celebrated for playmaking and free kicks. He represented Brazil at three World Cups before building an international coaching career.
Early life
Rio childhood
Grew up in Quintino Bocaiuva and played futsal with older brothers and friends. A reporter’s recommendation led to a Flamengo trial at fourteen.
Career
- 1978–1986
World Cups
Represented Brazil at three successive tournaments.
- 2004
Asian Cup
Coached Japan to the continental title.
- 2006
World Cup coach
Led Japan at the finals in Germany.
Achievements
Brazil goals
Scored 48 goals in 71 official appearances.
Fenerbahçe
Guided the Turkish club to a Champions League quarter-final.
Beyond sport
Education and family
Completed a physical-education degree while playing for Flamengo. Several of his brothers also played professional football.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.