What country is Zico?

There are two Peles in Brazil, one is "Black Pearl" Pele and the other is "White Pele" Zico. Ziko is exactly the same as Bailey except for his skin color. His appearance brought spring to the world football which lacked revolutionary changes in the 1980s. The 1982 Brazil team, composed of him, Socrates, Fa Erkao and others, is recognized as the best team in the 1980s.

Bailey's designated successor

Zico was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 3, 1953. Originally named Arthur Antunes Coimbra, Zico came from a football family of Portuguese immigrants. His father was a goalkeeper for a while, and his two brothers were professional players. His natural fate made him inevitable. /kloc-at the age of 0/8, Ziko became a professional player and then became popular instantly. His long, pouting name was changed to "Jike", which means "Little Rooster" who dares to fight and win. Brazilians' love for their star often begins with his name, and then they often talk about his excellent footwork, perfect movements, shallow smile and noble football style.

At the age of 24, Zico won the reputation of "White Bailey". In the 1 1 World Cup qualifier held in Cali, Colombia, Brazil beat Bolivia 8-0, and Zico caused a sensation in South American football. The fans think that he is the star of hope to revitalize Brazilian football after Pele retired, and affectionately call him "Bai Pele". In the so-called "Pele Rebirth" era in the early 1980s, there were many Peles in the world football-young Diego Maradona was "Little Pele", Platini was "European Pele" and Zico was "White Pele" ... Pele thought that only Zico was the most like him, calling him "a very good athlete, and attacking near the restricted area was his specialty. He has a strong judgment and can maximize his unique skills in melee with the smallest space-grabbing rebounds and volley, giving opponents a fatal blow. "

What really made Zico famous was his days in Flamengo. For a long time, the motivation of Zico's struggle came from Flamengo, so in Brazil, Zico only played for a club in Flamengo. Zico/Kloc-joined Flamengo at the age of 0/5, and his first kick was 16. Even when he failed to return to Brazil in Serie A, he entered the training ground in Flamengo. In Flamengo 16, Zico made 734 appearances and scored 59 1, which is the soul of Flamengo.

At 1980- 198 1, both Zico and Flamengo Club reached the peak in the club history. 1980, he scored 2 1 ball in 18 games and won the top scorer, which made great contributions to the national championship of Brazil. The following year, Flamengo represented Brazil in the Libertadores Cup of South America, and defeated Copiloa from Chile in the final, winning the first Libertadores Cup in the club's history. Zico also won the top scorer with a goal of 1 1. In the Toyota Cup held in February 1982 12 13, facing the obstruction of the old English powerhouse Liverpool, Zico went forward bravely and finally led the team to win the game 3-0, writing the glory of South American football. In this game, Zico was chosen as the best player and got a Toyota, but Japanese cars were not allowed to enter Brazil at that time, so Zico called the president and with the president's permission, Zico drove the Toyota back to Brazil.

Zike has outstanding skills, wide range of activities, extraordinary breakthrough ability with the ball and strong sense of attack and shooting. He is resourceful, can play multiple positions, has good offensive and defensive skills, is experienced on the spot, and is good at mastering the rhythm of the game. He is the soul of the Brazilian team. The style of playing football is light and dexterous, and the shooting power of the left and right bows is huge. Although Zico is excellent in talent and technology, his football career, especially the World Cup, is full of sadness.

If that penalty scores,

1973, 20-year-old Zico was selected for the Brazilian national team, but before 1974, he was excluded from the World Cup by the new head coach zagallo. In the 1 1 World Cup from 65438 to 0978, the coach finally called him into the national team at the request of the fans. Since then, Ziko has participated in three World Cups: 1978, 1982 and 1986.

However, the World Cup brought him only regrets: in the decisive battle between 1978 and the old enemy Agenyan, Zico was unfortunately kicked down and had to quit halfway; 1982 In the12nd World Cup, Chico scored four goals in three group matches, and the arc free kick that shot through the Scottish goal and an upside-down gold hook that talked with New Zealand became classics in the history of the World Cup. Brazil is the most promising team to win the championship. On July 5, Brazil, the most promising team to win the right to host the games, played against Italy. Romantic Italians used "concrete" to defend the samba dance that entangled Brazil. In the end, Brazil lost to its opponent 2-3, and the sewer capsized. Although he was selected as the best team in this World Cup, due to this defeat, Zico once again lost the opportunity to show his talents in the World Cup.

In the 13 World Cup 1986, 33-year-old Zico quit with an injury to make a last-ditch effort for Brazil. Head coach Santana has always wanted Zico to play the main force, but Zico knows best. His old injury has not healed, and he is unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility. In the competition with France for the right to the semi-finals, Zico was almost in danger and went into battle with injuries. At the end of the game, the scores of the two teams were 1- 1. At this time, Brazil got the opportunity to take the penalty kick, and the teammates handed this arduous task to their respected Zico. It seems that fate is against Zico, that is, he will not win the World Cup. He missed the penalty. The two sides failed to achieve anything in overtime and were finally punished. Brazil was eliminated 4-5 again. This penalty has become a lingering shadow of Ziko's life.

The last days of serie a

1982 After the World Cup, Zico played in Udinese, Italy for two years. In Italy, where defense is paramount, Zico scored 19 goals in 24 league games that year, but due to Udinese's limited strength at that time, Zico did not fully display his talents. Because of his experience in Udine,1On March 28th, 989, Zico held a farewell match in Udine, Italy, and announced his retirement. After retiring, Zico served as Brazil's sports minister and director of Brazil's national sports countermeasures bureau. 1993 resigned to play football in Kashima Antlers, Japan. The 40-year-old Zico said that he will play the afterheat in a new country that loves football as the end of his football career. He announced his retirement again. 1997 LC barreto Film and Television Company of Brazil invested 8 million US dollars to shoot the film "The Miracle of Zico", and Zico personally led the starring role, showing his brilliant football career.

Although Zico failed to win a World Cup and was regarded as the representative of the "lost generation" by Brazilian fans, his superhuman football talent cannot be erased. He should be a superstar. 1976 and 1977, zico won the best player and best shooter in Brazil twice, 1977, 198 1 and 1982 won the best athlete in America three times, 1982.

After retiring, Zico continued to work for football, but the country he served was not Brazil, but Japan. Today, 53-year-old Zico has become the head coach of the Japanese national team. In the upcoming World Cup, the Japanese team is very coincidentally in the same group as the Brazilian team in Zico. In last year's Confederations Cup, Zico led Japan to a tenacious 2-2 draw with Brazil. Today, Ziko finally has a chance to prove himself again. This time, will the ambitious discipline work miracles?

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Zico's football career

Club:

1967- 1983, 1985- 1989 flamenco; 1983- 1985 Udine; 199 1- 1994 kashima antlers;

Club honor:

Seven-time champion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1972, 1974, 1978, 1979, 198 1 986); Brazil's four-time national league champion (1980, 1982, 1983,1987); The 9th guanabara Cup champion (1972, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980, 198 1,/kloc. 198 1 South American Libertadores Cup champion, top scorer, Toyota Cup champion and best player; 1980, 1982, 1983, 1987 Brazilian league champion, 1980, 1982 Brazilian league top scorer.

National team honor:

7 1 game, 48 goals; 1978 Argentina World Cup: the second stage group match; 1982 World Cup in Spain: the second stage group match; 1986 Mexico world cup: quarter-finals.

Personal honor:

1977, 198 1, 1982 south American footballer of the year.