Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos (born 29 August 1954, in

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) was a former

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player in the left back role. As a player, Wladimir had a long and distinguished career, best remembered for his time at

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, becoming one of the most highly regarded defenders this team has ever produced. He won four São Paulo State Championships (in 1977, 1979, 1982 and 1983) and is the most capped player in

history with 803 matches played. In 1998

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named him in the Paulista League all-time best XI, alongside players like

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and other

He was also named, by Placar Magazine, as the best left back in

histor

Career

: 1972–1985 * Esporte Clube Santo André, Santo André: 1986 *

: 1987 * Ponte Preta: 1988 * Santos: 1989 * Cruzeiro: 1990 * Central Brasileira de Cotia: 1991 * São Caetano

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* 1954 births Living people Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers 1983 Copa América players Esporte Clube Santo André players Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players Associação Desportiva São Caetano players Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Santos FC players Associação Atlética Ponte Preta players Association football defenders Footballers from São Paulo {{Brazil-footy-defender-1950s-stub