Walter Casagrande facts for kids
Casagrande with Ascoli in the 1980s
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Wálter Casagrande Jr. | ||
| Date of birth | 15 April 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Corinthians | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1986 | Corinthians | 86 | (31) |
| 1981 | → Caldense (loan) | 8+ | (11) |
| 1984 | → São Paulo (loan) | – | (–) |
| 1986–1987 | FC Porto | 6 | (1) |
| 1987–1991 | Ascoli | 96 | (38) |
| 1991–1993 | Torino | 47 | (10) |
| 1993 | Flamengo | 13 | (5) |
| 1994–1995 | Corinthians | 15 | (3) |
| 1995 | Lousano Paulista | 2 | (2) |
| 1996 | São Francisco | 1 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1985–1986 | Brazil | 19 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Wálter Casagrande Júnior, born on April 15, 1963, is a famous Brazilian football expert and former player. He was known as Casagrande during his playing days. He played as a forward, which means he was usually one of the main goal scorers for his team.
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Casagrande's Club Football Journey
Casagrande had a long and exciting career playing for many different football clubs from 1980 to 1996. In Brazil, he played for teams like Corinthians, Caldense, São Paulo, Flamengo, and Paulista F.C.. He also played in Europe for FC Porto in Portugal and Ascoli and Torino F.C. in Italy.
Winning Championships with Corinthians
Casagrande won two important championships with Corinthians, called the São Paulo State Championships, in 1982 and 1983. During this time, he played alongside another legendary player named Sócrates. They formed one of the best attacking duos in Brazilian football history.
Playing in Europe: Portugal and Italy
In 1986, Casagrande moved to Europe to join FC Porto in Portugal. He had a very successful season there, helping the team win the European Cup in 1987. This is one of the biggest trophies in European club football.
After his time in Portugal, he moved to Italy in 1987 to play for Ascoli. He stayed there for four seasons, scoring 38 goals in 96 games. He became a favorite player among the fans. When Ascoli was relegated to Serie B (a lower league), he stayed with the team and helped them get promoted back to Serie A (the top league) the very next season.
Success with Torino
After Ascoli, Casagrande joined Torino in Italy. In his first season, he helped Torino reach the 1992 UEFA Cup Final. He scored important goals in the semi-finals against Real Madrid and also in the final. Even though Torino didn't win the final, Casagrande's performance was memorable. He is also remembered by Torino fans for scoring two goals in a big local derby match against rivals Juventus. In 1993, he helped Torino win the Coppa Italia, which is Italy's main cup competition. He played 69 games for Torino and scored 19 goals.
Returning to Brazil
Casagrande returned to Brazil in 1993 to play for Flamengo. He was a runner-up in the Supercopa Sudamericana with Flamengo that year. He then had a second period playing for Corinthians from 1994 to 1995. Overall, he played 256 games and scored 102 goals for Corinthians. He finished his playing career in 1996 after playing for Lousano Paulista and São Francisco.
Casagrande's International Career
Casagrande also played for the Brazil national football team. He played in 19 matches for his country between 1985 and 1986, scoring nine goals. He was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he played in three games.
Casagrande's Playing Style
Casagrande was a tall and strong player who usually played as a forward. He was good at scoring goals throughout his career. Even though he wasn't the fastest player, he had excellent technical skills for someone his size. He was known for being able to control the ball well and pass it to his teammates.
Key Strengths on the Field
His height and strength made him very good at heading the ball, and he scored many important goals with his head. He was also good at linking up with other players, often laying the ball off or providing assists with his head or quick passes. Because of his strong build, he could hold the ball up for his teammates, allowing them to get into good attacking positions. He was also a skilled free kick taker. His unique look, with his height, long hair, and beard, made him easy to spot on the field.
Casagrande's Life After Football
After he stopped playing professional football, Casagrande became a football analyst for Globo, a major television network in Brazil. He shares his opinions and insights about football matches and players.
In September 2007, Casagrande was in a car accident and was briefly in a coma. He recovered and was able to leave the hospital. In May 2015, Casagrande had a heart attack and underwent a medical procedure called angioplasty to help his arteries. He recovered from this as well.
Casagrande's Views on Important Issues
Casagrande has also spoken out about important topics. He has shared his thoughts on Brazilian footballers who supported certain political campaigns, saying that players should explain why they support a candidate. In 2022, he also spoke against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Casagrande's Football Achievements
Casagrande won several important titles and awards during his football career.
Club Honours
Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1982, 1983
Porto
- European Cup: 1986–87
Torino
- UEFA Cup (runner-up): 1991–92
- Coppa Italia: 1992–93
Flamengo
- Supercopa Sudamericana (runner-up): 1993
Individual Awards
- Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 1982 (28 goals)
- Serie B Top-Scorer: 1990–91 (22 Goals)
See also
In Spanish: Walter Casagrande para niños
