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About Zico
Despite developing the love for the sport at an early age, Zico, as he’s mostly referred to, began his professional soccer career with the Brazilian side, Flamengo, in 1971. Mostly played as an attacking midfielder, he established his name as one of the best players during the 1970s and 80s, which led him to play for a number of teams including Udinese Calcio in Italy, and Japanese side, Kashima Antlers.
On the international stage, he made his senior team debut in 1972 when he helped his country to qualify for the Summer Olympic Games later that year. He also represented his country at the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
After his retirement from active soccer in 1995, he turned his attention to coaching and has trained lots of teams including Fenerbahçe, CSKA Moscow, and the Japanese men’s senior national team.
Family
His original name is Arthur Antunes Coimbra and has a Portuguese origin. He was born to José Antunes Coimbra and Matilde Ferreira da Silva Costa.
He has five siblings named Maria José, Antônio, Antunes, Nando, and Edu, who’s also a former soccer player.
In 1975, he married a lady known as Sandra Carvalho de Sá, and together they have three children namely Bruno, Thiago and Arthur Jr.
Awards
Throughout his playing career, he received lots of accolades which include “World Soccer Player of the Year”, “FIFA Order of Merit”, and “South American Footballer of the Year”. He was included in the list of FIFA 100 living players in 2004.
Trivia
As of 2020, he remained the fifth top scorer of his national team.
He was also known by the alias, “White Pele”.
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Zico's Popularity
Zico is a famous Brazilian footballer and coach, who was born on March 3, 1953. As a person born on this date, Zico is listed in our database as the 47th most popular celebrity for the day (March 3) and the 74th most popular for the year (1953).
People born on March 3 fall under the Zodiac sign of Pisces, the Fish. Zico is the 1324th most popular Pisces.
Aside from information specific to Zico's birthday, Zico is the 87th most famous Brazilian and ranks 13th in famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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