Odirlei Magno (born 28 March 1952), simply kwown as Odirlei, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.
Career
Born in Curitiba, he played for Britânia, and after the club's merger, for EC Pinheiros. He had a quick spell at Atlântico in Erechim and then arrived at Ponte Preta, the club where he made history and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.[1] For the Campinas club, he won the Silver Ball in 1978.[2] He later played for Portuguesa, Bangu, where he was Brazilian runner-up in 1985, and Santa Cruz, being state champion in 1986. Odirlei even refused to play for the Brazil national football team in the 80s.[3][4]
Honours
- Santa Cruz
- Campeonato Pernambucano: 1986
- Individual
References
- ^ "Odirlei… o arco e a flecha". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 15 November 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Bola de Prata Placar 1978". Placar (in Portuguese). 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Odirlei recusou convocação à Seleção Brasileira". Futebol Interior (in Portuguese). 23 October 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Odirlei". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 January 2024.
External links
- Odirlei at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)