Luís Pereira facts for kids
Luís Edmundo Pereira, born on June 21, 1949, is a famous former Brazilian football player. He was known for being a strong and fast centre back, which is a defensive position in football. Luís Pereira played for big clubs like S.E. Palmeiras in Brazil and Atlético Madrid in Spain. He also played for the Brazil national team. He won important championships in both Brazil and Spain. People thought he was one of the best defenders in Europe during his time with Atlético Madrid. He helped change how centre backs played in Brazil, becoming a pioneer for modern defenders.
Luís Pereira at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luís Edimundo Pereira | ||
| Date of birth | 21 June 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Juazeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1968 | São Bento | ||
| 1968–1974 | Palmeiras | 93 | (6) |
| 1974–1980 | Atlético Madrid | 143 | (14) |
| 1980–1981 | Flamengo | ||
| 1981–1984 | Palmeiras | 71 | (4) |
| 1985–1986 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1986–1987 | Corinthians | 24 | (0) |
| 1988 | Santo André | ||
| 1989 | Central de Cotia | ||
| 1990–1992 | São Caetano | ||
| 1993 | São Bernardo | ||
| 1994 | São Bento | ||
| International career | |||
| 1973–1977 | Brazil | 32 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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Playing Career Highlights
Luís Pereira played many games for the Brazilian national team. His first game was in June 1973, and his last was in July 1977. He was part of the team that played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. During a match against Holland, he received a red card. This made him the first Brazilian player ever to get a red card in a World Cup finals game.
Club Football Success
Luís Pereira played a huge number of games for his clubs. He played 562 matches for Palmeiras and scored 34 goals. For Atlético Madrid in Spain, he played 171 games and scored 17 goals. These numbers show how important he was to his teams.
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing football, Luís Pereira continued to be involved in the sport. He became a manager for teams like São Bento and Sãocarlense. He also worked as an assistant manager for São Caetano.
Since 2002, Luís Pereira has been living in Madrid, Spain, with his family. He is currently the President of the Atlético de Madrid B team. This means he helps lead the younger, reserve team for Atlético Madrid.
Awards and Trophies
Luís Pereira won many awards and trophies during his football career.
Team Honours
- Palmeiras
- Campeonato Paulista: 1972, 1974
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1969, 1972, 1973
- Atlético de Madrid
- La Liga: 1976–77
- Copa del Rey: 1975–76
Individual Awards
- World XI: 1974, 1977, 1978
- La Liga Team of The Year: 1977
See also
In Spanish: Luís Pereira para niños
