The football player who was Pelé’s idol

Even legends have idols of their own when they are just starting to perform in professional sports. For many, former Brazilian football player Pelé is the best footballer ever. However, even Pelé had a player whom he idolized. Punters can bet in Kenya now with 1xBet on the best Brazilian footballers in the entire world.

Zizinho was a Brazilian player who had a great career between 1939 and 1961. He played on many Brazilian teams, and also had a short spell in Chilean football. He was an extremely talented attacking midfielder who had a talent that was never seen before. So much so that Pelé himself considered him as an idol when he was just starting his career. Currently, with 1xBet Kenya it is possible to bet now in multiple instances offered by the highly dynamic Brazilian football.

A fantastic career with an excess of talent

Zizinho spent most of his career in Brazilian football. Specifically, he played most of his career in Flamengo. He was part of that squad between 1939 and 1950. Flamengo and all the other Brazilian football teams can be wagered at the 1xbet.co.ke/line/Football/ betting platform.

After Flamengo, the player delighted with his talents in other teams, such as:

  • Bangu;
  • São Paulo;
  • and Audax Italiano.

Also, Zizinho was a crucial player of the Brazilian national team between 1942 and 1957. Unfortunately for him, his first FIFA World Cup experience came only in 1950. This is because the 1942 and 1946 editions, although planned, were eventually canceled due to circumstances external to the sport. The 1xBet website is definitely the best bookmaker of its kind that people can use in order to wager on the FIFA World Cup. 

Playing for the Brazilian national team

Zizinho’s international career was 15-years long. During that time, he played 53 matches and scored 30 goals. Also for this reason, he was seen as the best Brazilian player ever prior to Pelé’s emergence. You can download 1xBet app on website, and it can be used to wager on excellent Brazilian players.

The player was part of the 1950 FIFA World Cup team. Unfortunately, he was part of the squad that suffered one of the most infamous disasters in their football history. Of course, we are talking about the infamous Maracanazo, where Uruguay defeated Brazil in the legendary Maracanã Stadium. Right now, on the 1xBet website punters can download the official app, and it can be used to wager on these shocking matches.

Zizinho’s participation in the national team diminished after the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian Football Federation invited him to take part in the 1954 and 1958 championships, but he refused. Pelé was part of the 1958 squad.