 Luís Pereira at the1974 FIFA World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luís Edimundo Pereira | ||
| Date of birth | (1949-06-21)21 June 1949 (age 75) | ||
| Place of birth | Juazeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1968 | São Bento | ||
| 1968–1974 | Palmeiras | 93 | (6) |
| 1974–1980 | Atlético Madrid | 143 | (14) |
| 1980–1981 | Flamengo | ||
| 1981–1984 | Palmeiras | 71 | (4) |
| 1985–1986 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1986–1987 | Corinthians | 24 | (0) |
| 1988 | Santo André | ||
| 1989 | Central de Cotia | ||
| 1990–1992 | São Caetano | ||
| 1993 | São Bernardo | ||
| 1994 | São Bento | ||
| International career | |||
| 1973–1977 | Brazil | 32 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Luís Edmundo Pereira (born 21 June 1949) is a Brazilian former professionalfootballer who played as acentre back, in particular withS.E. Palmeiras,Atlético Madrid and theBrazil national team. He won national championships in both Brazil and Spain beyondUEFA and theIntercontinental Cup. Known for his pace and power, as well as his marking and defensive leadership, he was, for a time, considered one of the best defenders in Europe during his time withAtlético Madrid. While his defending style can be considered "classical," he is also considered the first and best of Brazil's "modern" centre back, a role that would go on to includeWorld Cup winnerLúcio.
Pereira received 36 caps with the Brazil national team, the first one in June 1973 and the last in July 1977, and played in the1974 World Cup – where he was sent off in the second round match against Holland for a foul onJohan Neeskens.[1] He became the first Brazilian player to receive a red card during a World Cup finals match.[2]
Pereira played 562 games withPalmeiras (34 goals) and 171 games withAtlético Madrid (17 goals).
After retiring as player, he continued his involvement in football by becoming manager ofSão Bento and Sãocarlense, and assistant manager ofSão Caetano.[3]
Since 2002 he lives in Madrid, Spain, with his wife and daughter and he is the President of the Atlético de Madrid B.
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