Wladimir (footballer)

Wladimir
Personal information
Full name Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos
Date of birth (1954-08-29) 29 August 1954 (age 70)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1985 Corinthians 805 (32)
1986 Santo André
1987 Corinthians
1988 Ponte Preta
1989 Santos
1990 Cruzeiro
Total 805 (32)
International career
1977–1985 Brazil 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos (born 29 August 1954), is a former Brazilian football who played as a left-back.[1]

As a player, Wladimir had a long and distinguished career, best remembered for his time at Corinthians, recognised as the most highly regarded defender this team has ever produced.

He won four São Paulo State Championships (in 1977, 1979, 1982 and 1983) and is the most capped player in Corinthians history with 803 matches played.

In 1998 Federação Paulista de Futebol named him in the Paulista League all-time best XI, alongside players like Rivellino, Ademir da Guia, Pelé, Djalma Santos and others.[1]

He was also named, by Placar Magazine, as the best left-back in Corinthians' history.[2]

Career

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Honours

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Corinthians

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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