zico nao e chamado pela gringada de "o pelé branco" a toa,
I have not seen Pele ..
But ZICO was one of the greatest and unfortunate not to win a world cup.
Only very few players who are considered legends or greatest players without winning a worldcup.
Most important players of that category are Zico and Platini.They did not need a worldcup medal to show the world what they are.
Zico played at a time when there was no media coverage or internet revolution like these.
But he was an icon of Brazilian football during the late 70s and 80s.He made Flemengo famous across the globe.Even in far flunged or godforsaken places you can still see " zico football clubs" ," zico sports shops " etc.I have seen this in remote places in Africa and Asia.After Pele ,he was the one who carrried the Brazilian football to the greatest heights.He is one of the greatest players who was instrumental in making Brazilian football the most admired across the globe.
He was a midfielder who consistently scored goals like a forward also providing the great assist all the time.Not to mention about the deadly free kicks and leathal left foot.
In my opinion he was equal to or above Maradona.
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