Newton de Sordi facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Newton de Sordi | ||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Piracicaba, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | August 24, 2013 (aged 82) | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1949-1951 1952-1965 |
XV Novembro-Piracicaba São Paulo |
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| National team | |||
| 1955-1961 | Brazil | ||
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Newton de Sordi (February 14, 1931 – August 24, 2013) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was known for playing as a defender. He also played for the Brazil national team.
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Nílton de Sordi: A Football Champion
Nílton de Sordi was a talented football player from Brazil. He was born in Piracicaba, Brazil, on February 14, 1931. He played football for many years and became a champion.
Playing as a Defender
Nílton de Sordi played in a position called a defender. A defender's main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They are very important for protecting their team's goal. Nílton de Sordi was 1.75 meters tall, which helped him be a strong defender.
Club Career
Nílton de Sordi started his football journey with a club called XV Novembro-Piracicaba. He played there from 1949 to 1951.
After that, he moved to a bigger club, São Paulo. He played for São Paulo for a long time, from 1952 to 1965. This was a big part of his career.
Playing for Brazil
One of the biggest achievements for any football player is to play for their country. Nílton de Sordi was chosen to play for the Brazil national team. He played for Brazil from 1955 to 1961.
World Cup Champion
Nílton de Sordi was part of a very special team. He was in the Brazil squad that won the 1958 FIFA World Cup! This was a huge victory for Brazil and for Nílton de Sordi. Winning the World Cup means your team is the best in the world.
Nílton de Sordi passed away on August 24, 2013. He is remembered as a great Brazilian football player and a World Cup winner.
See also
Want to read about Nílton de Sordi in Spanish? Check out: Nílton de Sordi para niños
