Zózimo
🔥 TrendingA member of the Greatest Generation generation, Zózimo was born in 1932 in Salvador and went on to become a celebrated Association football coach.
Brazilian footballer (1932-1977)
"Zózimo's most defining career moment came during the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile." — About Zózimo
| Metric | Zózimo | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 45 | 56 | -11 yrs |
| Height | 176cm (5'9") | 174cm | +2cm |
| Career length | 27 yrs | ~35 yrs | -8 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Zózimo
Did you know that Zózimo was part of two World Cup-winning squads for Brazil (1958 and 1962) but only played a crucial role in the latter, becoming an undisputed starter?
- Zózimo was a key figure in Bangu's golden era, leading them to the Campeonato Carioca title in 1966.
- Despite being part of Brazil's 1958 World Cup squad, he did not play a single minute in that victorious campaign.
- He played alongside Pelé in the 1962 World Cup, forming a formidable defensive partnership with Mauro Ramos.
- After his playing career, Zózimo coached various teams, including Venezuelan clubs and the El Salvador national team.
- Zózimo tragically died in a car accident at the age of 45, cutting short his life and coaching potential.
Zózimo's most defining career moment came during the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile. Stepping up as a crucial centre-back after the injury to Nilton Santos, he formed an impenetrable defensive partnership with Mauro Ramos, playing every minute of Brazil's successful title defense. His leadership and robust defending were instrumental in securing Brazil's second consecutive World Cup trophy.
Zózimo is remembered as one of Brazil's most complete and elegant defenders of his era, a silent hero of the 1962 World Cup triumph. His untimely death left a void, but his contributions to Brazilian football remain etched in history.