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Waldyr Pereira, also known as Didi (Portuguese pronunciation:; 8 October 1928 – 12 May 2001), was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder or as a forward. He played in three FIFA World Cups (1954, 1958, and 1962), winning the latter two.
May 12, 2001 · Waldyr Pereira, also known as Didi, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder or as a forward. He played in three FIFA World Cups, winning the latter two.
Date of birth 08/10/1928. Two-time World Cup winner features in fifth European Cup-winning squad. Position: Midfielder. An ace on the global football scene, Didi spent one season at Real...
Mar 30, 2018 · Didi had instilled a psychological steel within a player who would be the best Brazilian footballer of all time, and this mentality would be a big asset during Pelé’s rise to the top of world football.
Valdir Pereira (8 October 1928 – 12 May 2001), was a former Brazilian football player. He has played for the Brazil national team . Together with Pelé , Vavá , Garrincha and Mário Zagallo , he formed the attack quintet of the Brazilian team that became world champions in 1958 and 1962.
Didi. The knuckleball and its peculiar origin. Didi pioneered the ‘dead leaf’ free-kick – a shot that would suddenly dip or swerve as it was close to goal.
Player data. Main position: Central Midfield. Other position: Attacking Midfield. Full name: Waldyr Pereira Date of birth/Age: Oct 8, 1928 Place of birth: Campos dos Goytacazes Date of death: 12.05.2001 (72) Citizenship: Brazil Position: midfield - Central Midfield Current club: --- Further information. Didi is the father of Bibi (Retired).
