Zizinho: Biography, Facts and Career
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Thomaz Soares da Silva, also known as Zizinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ziˈzĩɲu]; 14 September 1921 – 8 February 2002), was a Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for the Brazil national football team. He came to international prominence at the 1950 World Cup, where he scored two goals. He was lauded as a complete player, with an array of offensive skills such as his dribbling, passing, and shooting ability with both feet, as well as his accuracy from dead ball situations and extraordinary vision. He was Pelé's idol, and is often considered one of the best Brazilian men's footballers of the pre-Pelé era.
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- Full name: Zizinho
- Born: 1921-09-14
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q207085
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Who is Zizinho?
Thomaz Soares da Silva, also known as Zizinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ziˈzĩɲu]; 14 September 1921 – 8 February 2002), was a Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for the Brazil national football team.
What nationality is Zizinho?
Zizinho is Brazil.
When was Zizinho born?
Zizinho was born on 1921-09-14.
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