Wilson Piazza

Brazilian footballer Wilson Piazza Piazza with Brazil in 1970Personal informationFull name Wilson da Silva PiazzaDate of birth (1943-02-25) 25 February 1943 (age 83)Place of birth Ribeirão das Neves, BrazilHeight 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Positions Centre backmidfielderYouth career RenascençaSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1961–1963 Renascença 1963–1979 Cruzeiro 566 (40)International career1967–1975 Brazil 51 (0) Medal record Men's Football Representing Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 1970 Mexico * Club domestic league appearances and goals Wilson da Silva Piazza (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈwiwsõ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ piˈazɐ]; born 25 February 1943 in Ribeirão das Neves), is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back, in particular with Cruzeiro E.C. and the Brazil national team. He was a member of the Brazilian team that won the 1970 World Cup. He was a member of the Cruzeiro team which won the 1976 Copa Libertadores. International career Piazza made 51 appearances for the Brazil national team between 1967 and 1975. He played for his nation in both the 1970 and 1974 World Cups, appearing in six games in 1970, including the 4–1 final victory over