Nílton de Sordi facts for kids
De Sordi in 2008
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| Full name | Nílton de Sordi | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 14 February 1931 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Piracicaba, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 24 August 2013 (aged 82) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Bandeirantes, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1949–1952 | XV de Piracicaba | ? | (?) | |||||||||||||
| 1952–1965 | São Paulo | 536 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1965 | União Bandeirante | ? | (?) | |||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1955–1961 | Brazil | 22 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| União Bandeirante | ||||||||||||||||
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Nílton de Sordi (born February 14, 1931 – died August 24, 2013) was a famous Brazilian football player. People sometimes called him just De Sordi. He was known for playing as a defender. This means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Nílton de Sordi: A Football Star
Nílton de Sordi was a talented football player from Brazil. He played for many years and became well-known for his skills. He was a key player in one of Brazil's most historic football teams.
Starting His Football Journey
De Sordi began his club career in Brazil. He played for a team called XV de Piracicaba. This was where he first showed his great talent as a defender.
After playing for XV de Piracicaba, he moved to a bigger club. He joined São Paulo, one of Brazil's most famous football teams. He played for São Paulo for a long time, from 1952 to 1965. During these years, he played in 536 matches for the club.
Playing for His Country: Brazil
Nílton de Sordi also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played in 22 international matches for his country. These matches are often called "caps" in football.
Playing for the national team is a big achievement for any footballer. It means you are one of the best players in your country. De Sordi was a strong and reliable defender for Brazil.
Becoming a World Cup Champion
One of De Sordi's biggest achievements was winning the 1958 FIFA World Cup. This was a huge moment for Brazil and for football history. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. Teams from all over the globe compete to be champions.
De Sordi was an important part of the 1958 Brazilian team. He played in almost every match during the tournament. He helped his team win the championship. He only missed the final match. Even so, he was a true champion and a hero for Brazil.
Later Years
After his long career with São Paulo, De Sordi played for another club briefly. He joined União Bandeirante in 1965. After he stopped playing, he also managed União Bandeirante for a time.
Nílton de Sordi passed away on August 24, 2013. He was 82 years old. He died in Bandeirantes, Brazil. He will always be remembered as a great Brazilian football player and a World Cup winner.
Images for kids
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De Sordi in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Nílton de Sordi para niños
