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Aliases: Arthur Antunes Coimbra , Galinho de Quintino , Zicão

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Movie Involvements: 6

TV Involvements: 1


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Biography

Arthur Antunes Coimbra (born 3 March 1953), better known as Zico), is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. Often called the "White Pelé", he was a creative playmaker, with excellent technical skills, vision and an eye for goal, who is considered one of the most clinical finishers and best passers ever, as well as one of the greatest players of all time. He is also widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian to never win the World Cup. One of the world's best players of the late 1970s and early 1980s, he is regarded as one of the best playmakers and free kick specialists in history, able to bend the ball in all directions. As stated on goal.com, Zico is the player that scored the most goals from direct free kicks, with 101 goals.

Most Famous Work

Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments
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'78 Cup - The Power of Football
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A Rodriguiana Epopeia Rubro Negra
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A Rodriguiana Epopeia Rubro Negra

(2019) Self (archive)
Paolo Rossi: A Champion is a Dreamer Who Never Gives Up
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Geraldinos
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Geraldinos

(2015) himself
Looking for Rio
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Looking for Rio

(2014) Self
Flamengo: A Century of Passion
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