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Zico's Biography

  • Born in Quintino, Rio de Janeiro

    Arthur Antunes Coimbra , his birth name, was born in Quintino, Rio's north zone.
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    Played professional soccer for Flamengo

    Zico is the biggest scorer in the Flamengo's history with 508 goals. And, he is the biggest idol of this team.
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    Played for Brazilian Naional Soccer Team

    In Brazilian Naional Soccer Team, Zico did 67 goals and playedin 3 World Cups, but he did not win any of them.
  • Played the Argentina World Cup

    Played the Argentina World Cup
  • Played the Spain World Cup

    Played the Spain World Cup
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    Played professional soccer for Udinese

    In his playing for Udinese, an Italian team, Zico won the Quadrangular Tournament and played for this team for two seasons.
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    Returned to play for Flamengo

    This was a hard and great period of Zico's career. He passed for two knees surgeries and won a lot of championships for Flamengo.
  • The worst moment in his career

    In a match against Bangu, after a dangerous action by a Bangu's soccer player, Zico was injured the left knee and he had to do four surgeries.
  • Played the Mexico World Cup

    Played the Mexico World Cup
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    Played for Kashima

    In his playing for Kashima, Zico helped this Japonese team to return to the Japan First League, so he was idolized for the Kashima's fans.
  • Began the coach career

    He accepted the invite to become the coach of Kashima team and he had a lot of victories in this period.
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    Was the Japan National Soccer Team's coach

    It was a great part of Zico's life, because he won a lot of championships and he is idolized for all the Japoneses.
  • Now-a-days

    Nowadays, Zico is a commentator in Espote Interativo TV. Until today, he is one of the most respected soccer player and coaches in the world.