Valdir de Moraes facts for kids
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Valdir de Moraes in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Valdir Joaquim de Moraes | ||
| Date of birth | 23 November 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul | ||
| Date of death | 11 January 2020 (aged 88) | ||
| Place of death | Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Renner | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1957 | Renner | ||
| 1958–1968 | Palmeiras | 482 | (0) |
| 1969 | Cruzeiro-RS | ||
| National team | |||
| 1956–1965 | Brazil | 5 | (0) |
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Valdir Joaquim de Moraes (born November 23, 1931 – died January 11, 2020) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was a talented goalkeeper, which means he protected the goal from the other team's shots. Valdir spent most of his amazing career playing for a team called Palmeiras. He played there from 1958 to 1969, becoming a true legend of the club.
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Valdir de Moraes: A Goalkeeper Legend
Valdir Joaquim de Moraes was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He grew up loving football and quickly became known for his skills as a goalkeeper. A goalkeeper is a special player on a football team. Their main job is to stop the ball from going into their team's goal.
His Early Days and Career
Valdir started his football journey playing for a youth team called Renner. He played there from 1954 to 1957. These early years helped him become a strong and reliable goalkeeper. His talent soon caught the eye of bigger clubs.
Playing for Palmeiras
In 1958, Valdir joined Palmeiras, one of Brazil's biggest football clubs. This was where he truly shined. He played an incredible 482 games for Palmeiras over 11 years. He was a key player in many of their victories. Fans loved his dedication and amazing saves. He even played a few games for the Brazilian national team.
Valdir's Big Wins
During his time at Palmeiras, Valdir helped his team win many important championships. These wins showed how skilled he and his teammates were.
- Brazilian Championship (Série A): He helped Palmeiras win this top national title three times: in 1960, 1967, and again in 1967.
- Rio-São Paulo Tournament: Valdir also won this important regional tournament in 1965.
- São Paulo State Championship: He was part of the team that won the state championship in 1959, 1963, and 1966.
Remembering Valdir
After his playing career, Valdir continued to be involved in football. He became a coach and helped other goalkeepers improve their skills. He was known for his wisdom and experience.
Valdir de Moraes passed away on January 11, 2020, at the age of 88. He died from health problems. He is remembered as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Brazilian football history. His legacy at Palmeiras and in Brazilian football lives on.
