Wilson Piazza facts for kids
Piazza with Brazil in 1970
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| Full name | Wilson da Silva Piazza | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 25 February 1943 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre Back / Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1961–1963 | Renascença | |||||||||||||||
| 1963–1979 | Cruzeiro | 566 | (40) | |||||||||||||
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| 1967–1975 | Brazil | 51 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Honours
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Wilson da Silva Piazza (born 25 February 1943) is a famous former Brazilian footballer. He was known for playing as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. This means he was a player who helped defend his team's goal and also started attacks from the middle of the field. Piazza spent most of his career with Cruzeiro E.C. and was a key player for the Brazil national team. He is most famous for being part of the Brazilian team that won the 1970 World Cup. He also helped Cruzeiro win the 1976 Copa Libertadores, a very important club championship in South America.
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Playing for Brazil
Wilson Piazza played 51 games for the Brazilian national team between 1967 and 1975. He was chosen to play for his country in two World Cups: in 1970 and 1974.
Winning the 1970 World Cup
The 1970 World Cup in Mexico was a huge moment for Piazza. He played in six games during that tournament. Brazil's team was incredibly strong and is often called one of the greatest football teams ever. Piazza was part of the team that won the final match 4–1 against Italy. This victory made Brazil world champions!
Club Success with Cruzeiro
Piazza played for Cruzeiro E.C. for many years, from 1963 to 1979. During his time there, he helped the club win many important titles.
Major Trophies
- Taça Brasil: Cruzeiro won this national championship in 1966.
- Copa Libertadores: In 1976, Piazza helped Cruzeiro win the Copa Libertadores. This is the most important club competition in South America, similar to the Champions League in Europe.
- Campeonato Mineiro: Cruzeiro also won this state championship many times with Piazza, including in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1977.
Individual Achievements
Wilson Piazza was recognized for his great skills and performance. In 1972, he received the Brazilian Silver Ball award. This award is given to the best players in the Brazilian league each year.
