Leivinha facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| 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) |
| International career | |||
| 1972–1974 | Brazil | 21 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
João Leiva Campos Filho, known to many as Leivinha (which means "little Leiva"), is a famous Brazilian former footballer. He was born on September 11, 1949. Leivinha played as a striker, scoring goals for his team, or as a winger, playing on the sides of the field.
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Leivinha's Club Journey
Leivinha was a very skilled and exciting player to watch. During his time playing for different clubs, he showed off his amazing talent. He played for three main teams:
He helped his teams win important championships in both Brazil and Spain. He also won the UEFA and Intercontinental Cups, which are big international competitions.
Playing for Brazil
Leivinha also played for the Brazil national football team. He represented his country in 21 international games between June 1972 and June 1974. During these games, he scored seven goals for Brazil.
He was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He played in four matches during that tournament and scored two goals.
Family Connections
Leivinha has a famous nephew named Lucas Leiva. Lucas is also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for teams like Gremio and Liverpool.
Awards and Trophies
Leivinha won many important titles during his career:
With Palmeiras
- Brazilian Série A: 1972, 1973
- São Paulo State League: 1972, 1974
With Atlético Madrid
- Spanish League: 1976–77
- Copa del Rey: 1975–76
With Brazil
- Independence Cup: 1972
More Information
- Brazilian FA Database
See also
In Spanish: Leivinha para niños
