Leivinha facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | João Leiva Campos Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 11 September 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Novo Horizonte, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1966–1970 | Portuguesa | 177 | (62) |
| 1971–1975 | Palmeiras | 263 | (106) |
| 1975–1979 | Atlético Madrid | 94 | (43) |
| 1979 | São Paulo | 11 | (2) |
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| 1972–1974 | Brazil | 21 | (7) |
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João Leiva Campos Filho, usually called Leivinha (which means "little Leiva"), was a famous Brazilian football player. He was born on September 11, 1949. Leivinha played as a forward, scoring many goals. He also sometimes played as a winger, helping his team attack from the sides of the field.
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Club Career
Leivinha was a very skilled and exciting player. He played for several big clubs during his career.
Playing for Top Clubs
Leivinha started his professional journey with Portuguesa. Later, he joined Palmeiras, one of Brazil's biggest teams. He then moved to Spain to play for Atlético Madrid. He finished his career playing for São Paulo.
Winning Championships
While playing for these clubs, Leivinha won important championships. He helped his teams win national leagues in both Brazil and Spain. He also won the UEFA and Intercontinental Cups, which are big international club competitions.
International Career
Leivinha also played for his country, Brazil.
Playing for Brazil
He played 21 games for the Brazil national football team between June 1972 and June 1974. In these games, he scored seven goals.
World Cup Appearance
Leivinha was part of the Brazil team that played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He played in four matches during the tournament. He even scored two goals in the first three games.
Personal Life
Leivinha has a famous nephew who also became a football player. His nephew is Lucas Leiva, who played for clubs like Gremio and Liverpool.
Honours
Leivinha won many trophies during his career:
Palmeiras
- Brazilian Série A: 1972, 1973
- São Paulo State League: 1972, 1974
Atletico Madrid
- Spanish League: 1976–77
- Copa del Rey: 1975-76
Brazil
- Independence Cup: 1972
See also
In Spanish: Leivinha para niños
