Zagallo
Mario Zagallo never was an ordinary player. Visionary in the 50s already envisioned that football would never plastic and visually beautiful as the Brazilian. And realized that the opponents would use ruses to defeat their virtues. And showing a pioneering philosophy, running all over the lawn, Zagallo could highlight, becoming owner, left-winger, auxiliary left back. A team that acted as myths Mane Garrincha and Didi, in addition to dedicated Amarildo, Zagallo showed his tactical awareness and the importance ensuring his starting place this legendary attack, which led Botafogo to the state championship in 1961 and 1962. Zagallo, affectionately called Old Wolf, for his wit, was born in Maceió, on August 9, 1931, and moved to the Rio deJaneiro at 8 months old. At 43, entered the American taxpayer as a partner. Also played volleyball and table tennis. In the early 50s, gave the fundamental leap in your life: moved to Flamengo. His story in Botafogo started shortly after the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. In General Severiano arrived already respected by the new way to play the winger, scoring in midfield. Hung up his boots in 1965, aged 34. Since then, the efficient winger gave way to the student coach and strategist, who contributed to the modernization of Brazilian football and won two state titles at Botafogo and Brazil Cup. Zagallo played in America, Flamengo and Botafogo. Interestingly, as a player his participation in the selection was not very impressive: 36 matches with 6 goals. One of the few professionals to win the World Cup as a player (in 1958 and 1962 and coach (1970), premiered in Zagallo selection driving a combined Santos-Botafogo, who thrashed 4-1 by Argentina in Botafogo legendary John Saldanha. Was coach at 74 Cup and coordinator in the fourth championship in 1994 His farewell squad as coach happened in 1998, in France.