Brazil
1961-1972
70 Caps
14 Goals
(wikipedia) "... nickname Canhotinha de ouro (literally: Golden left foot).
He is considered one of the best passers in World Cup history. Although he didn't play well in 1966, he was the mastermind behind the whole Brazilian national team in the 1970 tournament. He is regarded as the best passer and midfielder in that Cup and the best player in the final against Italy.
He starred in a cigarette advertising campaign in the '70s which had a tagline I like to take advantage of everything and became a codeword for the traditional Brazilian disregard for Laws & Rules. He later repudiated the sentiment."
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